Eliason returned to sports in 1946, joining Boston in its inaugural BAA season, the same year he rejoined the NFL. His stint ...

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Larry Bird once made a hilarious joke while conversing with Magic Johnson and Bill Russell at the NBA 50 team shoot.

Larry Bird called his quiet 1992 retirement “a ridiculous way” to bow out—but his impact never needed an encore.

RotoWire shines a light on the top NBA players who have showcased the best court vision and ability to elevate their team.

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Robert Parish is one of the NBA’s most successful players. The 7-foot-1 center is known best for his 14-year tenure with the ...

Interestingly, some NBA fans recognize some striking similarities between Bird and Eminem. In the basketball context, Eminem is viewed by some of his peers in the rap game as similar to Larry Legend.