Dominique Wilkins recently reflected on his experiences playing against fellow Boston HoFer Larry Bird on the “Vlad TV” podcast. “The Human Highlight Reel” — as Wilkins was sometimes called — recalled their first encounter on the court when he, as a rookie, attempted to shake Bird’s hand before the game.
However, “The Hick From French Lick” refused and immediately started trash-talking his foe from the Atlanta Hawks. Despite the initial shock of the meeting, Wilkins continued to compete fiercely against Bird over the subsequent years, earning his respect over time.
To hear Wilkins tell the tale of how he met Larry Bird on the court for the first time for yourself, take a look at the clip embedded below.
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