https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Boston's Larry Bird was a master of trash talk as well as basketball ...

Despite MJ’s heroics, Boston emerged victorious 135-131. Yet even in defeat, Jordan earned Bird’s ultimate respect. “I think he’s God disguised as Michael Jordan,” Larry said after the game.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, iconic Boston small forward Larry Joe Bird was born in West Baden Springs, Indiana in 1956. Widely considered to be among the greatest to ever play the game ...