At the inaugural 3-point Long Distance Shootout in 1986, Bird actually ... than the slam dunk contest because everyone can jump. Not everybody can shoot 3-pointers." Larry was right.

This is tougher than the slam dunk contest because everyone can jump ... "Then I saw the bench and guys were congratulating Larry." Bird took home the $12,500 first prize. "I always said if ...

Boston Celtics great Larry Bird is one of the greatest players in NBA history. He dominated the 1980s before a back injury slowed him in the `90s. At the time, he possessed rare size (6-foot-9 ...