Having Confessed to Unnerving Fear, Larry Bird’s Unfiltered Warning Once Left 4x NBA Champ in Daze
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Larry Bird is one of the greatest players to ever grace the game with his presence. The power forward led the Boston Celtics to three NBA championships in his illustrious career. Although the fans remember him for his mesmerizing ball skills, his opponents recall his imposing trash talk. Among the many hearts Larry struck fear in, one was the Detroit Pistons power forward, John Sally.
How did the Hick from French Lick scare off the four-time NBA champion?
John Sally recalls his epic exchange with Larry Bird
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John Sally has a history of having verbal altercations with Larry Bird. He recently appeared on the Rich Eisen Show. He was asked to shed some light on his confrontation with the Hall of Famer. John replied, “So Larry got in the game on time. And for some reason, Chuck Daley puts me in. Larry knew me since I was a sophomore, so Larry knew who I was. Larry looks around and and goes, ‘Oh, what’s up Sal?’ I said, Nothing. He goes, ‘You on me?’ I said, Yeah, I got size on you right now I’ve been watching every move. He goes, ‘Y’all not double-teaming?’ I go, Nah, it’s just me fella. He goes, ‘Mouse in the house,’ and they change the play and he catches the ball and does this and he shoots it and says, ‘Sal, you better ask for a double team, bruh.”
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Legendary basketball player Michael Jordan couldn’t help himself but praise this NBA great. He once said that Larry is the greatest trash talker ever. John Sally wouldn’t argue with that as he learned to never sled Larry in a game. The 12-time NBA All-Star caused trouble for his contemporaries not just with his skills but also with his words.
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