Bird had his own ideas about what the league ought to do about the growing rate of shots coming from beyond the arc.

During his playing years, Larry Bird was a master of psychological warfare. Before he even torched his opponents with his skills, Larry Legend would break their confidence first with his sharp tongue.

Indiana Pacers players were hyped when the Larry Brown era ended in the 1997-98 season. The head coach's style, which verged on micro-management, had taken its toll on Reggie Miller and company. They ...