In the 1980s, Larry Bird and Kevin McHale were two of the dominant players in the NBA, leading the Boston Celtics to three championships and establishing themselves as indelible legends of the game.
What many fans may not know is the complexity of their relationship on and off the court. In this video, legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan sits down to discuss the unique relationship between Bird and McHale, offering his insights and anecdotes from his years covering the Celtics.
Ryan delves into the ways in which their friendship helped fuel their success, and also how their personalities and playing styles complemented each other. Ryan also shares some of his favorite moments from their time together.
Through Ryan’s accounts of some of the greatest moments in Celtics history, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between two of the game’s greatest players.
Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what the esteemed journalist had to say about this historic duo.
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