LeBron James Salutes Celtics Legend Larry Bird With Some High Praise

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Bird was cooking back in the 80s.

Larry Bird might very well be one of the most underappreciated legends of all-time. Back in the 1980s, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped revitalize the NBA thanks to their incredible rivalry. The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers were the two premier teams in the league at the time, with Magic and Bird battling it out every single season. Many have Bird in their top 10 players of all-time but sometimes, he's completely forgotten amongst some of the other great players.

LeBron James is a student of the game and has always shown respect to those who inspire him. After a recent video showcasing Bird's passing ability was posted on Twitter, James retweeted it and gave some well-deserved praise to the Celtics legend. "Man he was so COLD!!!!! Zero flaws in his game. Larry Legend," LeBron wrote.

James must have a lot of respect for Bird to say he didn't have any flaws in his game. Unfortunately for Bird, back problems derailed his career during the 90s although fans will forever remember his flashy playing style and incredible three-point jump shot. If there was ever a player you could describe as a sniper, it would be Bird.

Regardless of where he is on your all-time list, you have to admit Bird is one of the best to ever do it.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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