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Larry Bird
« on: July 01, 2017, 03:04:43 PM »

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what is his current relationship with the Celtics?

Why did he reject that offer for George at the trading deadline? Is he on bad terms with Boston or did he pass so he could avoid collusion allegations like those made about McHale and the KG deal?

If it is the former than he succumbed to pettiness, if it is the latter then he needs to grow a pair and do the right thing.
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Re: Larry Bird
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2017, 03:07:12 PM »

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Sometimes having a better package doesn't mean that you're addressing one's needs, wants, and concerns.
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Re: Larry Bird
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2017, 03:07:27 PM »

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Larry Bird is no longer working for the Indiana Pacers. He stepped down from his position in April.
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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2017, 03:08:31 PM »

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Quote from: GetLucky on July 01, 2017, 03:07:27 PM
Larry Bird is no longer working for the Indiana Pacers. He stepped down from his position in April.

Last I checked he's working with the Pacers still, just on a different capacity.
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2017, 03:21:06 PM »

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Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on July 01, 2017, 03:07:12 PM
Sometimes having a better package doesn't mean that you're addressing one's needs, wants, and concerns.

PG is leaving... what needs could the team have that are not addressed by replacing him with a top draft pick from the worst team in the league and two well priced starters on the #1 seeded team in the East.
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2017, 03:27:25 PM »

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At the deadline, I think Bird was convinced he could get George to resign.

Bird is currently serving as an adviser for the Pacers, although I'm not sure how official the role is.  It would be cool if he could join tomorrow's pitch to convince another Indiana man about the joys of being a Celtic.
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Re: Larry Bird
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2017, 03:38:30 PM »

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Quote from: Ogaju on July 01, 2017, 03:21:06 PM
Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on July 01, 2017, 03:07:12 PM
Sometimes having a better package doesn't mean that you're addressing one's needs, wants, and concerns.

PG is leaving... what needs could the team have that are not addressed by replacing him with a top draft pick from the worst team in the league and two well priced starters on the #1 seeded team in the East.

What top draft pick? That wasn't offered, unless you're talking about something that happened at the trade deadline, where needs and wants were completely different than the ones from today.
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Re: Larry Bird
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2017, 03:47:09 PM »

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Larry is still the legend and anything he does is OK with me.
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Re: Larry Bird
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2017, 03:51:49 PM »

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Quote from: Pucaccia on July 01, 2017, 03:47:09 PM
Larry is still the legend and anything he does is OK with me.

I was afraid of emotional responses like this. In fact emotional responses such as this one is probably why more has not been written about what appears to be a snub by Larry Bird.
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« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2017, 04:05:12 PM »

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Quote from: Ogaju on July 01, 2017, 03:51:49 PM
Quote from: Pucaccia on July 01, 2017, 03:47:09 PM
Larry is still the legend and anything he does is OK with me.

I was afraid of emotional responses like this. In fact emotional responses such as this one is probably why more has not been written about what appears to be a snub by Larry Bird.

There's no place for rationality when it comes to Larry, Tom Brady, and organized religion.
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Re: Larry Bird
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2017, 04:27:53 PM »

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Quote from: tarheelsxxiii on July 01, 2017, 04:05:12 PM
Quote from: Ogaju on July 01, 2017, 03:51:49 PM
Quote from: Pucaccia on July 01, 2017, 03:47:09 PM
Larry is still the legend and anything he does is OK with me.

I was afraid of emotional responses like this. In fact emotional responses such as this one is probably why more has not been written about what appears to be a snub by Larry Bird.

There's no place for rationality when it comes to Larry, Tom Brady, and organized religion.
Yep, TP.  The last thing is the worst.  I could never figure out Bird the GM/president/whatever.  He seemed more against the Celts than the average GM.  Brady, I don't care so much.
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« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2017, 04:40:38 PM »

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Quote from: moiso on July 01, 2017, 04:27:53 PM
Quote from: tarheelsxxiii on July 01, 2017, 04:05:12 PM
Quote from: Ogaju on July 01, 2017, 03:51:49 PM
Quote from: Pucaccia on July 01, 2017, 03:47:09 PM
Larry is still the legend and anything he does is OK with me.

I was afraid of emotional responses like this. In fact emotional responses such as this one is probably why more has not been written about what appears to be a snub by Larry Bird.

There's no place for rationality when it comes to Larry, Tom Brady, and organized religion.
Yep, TP.  The last thing is the worst.  I could never figure out Bird the GM/president/whatever.  He seemed more against the Celts than the average GM.  Brady, I don't care so much.

Larry worked in the front office from 92-97 before leaving for Indiana. Perhaps Larry wanted a bigger role with the Celtics than he has been offered. Nice to get some insight into the back story here if there is any that is.
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« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2017, 07:08:12 PM »

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Quote from: Ogaju on July 01, 2017, 03:51:49 PM
Quote from: Pucaccia on July 01, 2017, 03:47:09 PM
Larry is still the legend and anything he does is OK with me.

I was afraid of emotional responses like this. In fact emotional responses such as this one is probably why more has not been written about what appears to be a snub by Larry Bird.
Larry gave me the best basketball memories of my life.  I loved every second of the big three. I don't care if it's an emotional response. You'll get over it.  He can do no wrong by me.
The same goes for Bobby Orr and Big Papi.
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« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2017, 07:11:12 PM »

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get over it? Dude, I am not stressing just guessing.
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