| Tom Berg/WireImage and Andy Lyons /Allsportĭuring his time in the pros, Dennis Rodman proved to one of the toughest defenders around. During a 2015 Flight School camp, he said Celtics star was the best trash talker he ever faced and noted that he relied on “good trash, though, not dirty trash.” Schooling a young Dennis Rodman during his rookie season Larry Bird (L) and Dennis Rodman (R) had their share of encounters on the NBA hardwood. He told the Phoenix bench that he was tired of playing against them, nailed a game-winning three, and headed to the locker room.Įven Michael Jordan, one of the most competitive men that basketball has ever seen, appreciated Bird’s efforts. But Bird wasn’t prepared to play any overtime that night. During a game against the Suns, for example, the Celtics needed two points to tie the contest and force an extra frame.
On some occasions, though, Larry Legend pushed things even further. One of the forward’s signature moves was telling a defender exactly how he planned on scoring, then pulling it off. Instead, his verbal warfare focused on confidence in his own ability. While it’s easy to write trash talk off as a mean-spirited way to mess with an opponent, Bird didn’t usually tear down his opponents. While those talents helped make him a living NBA legend, he also had a knack for trash talk. When you think of Larry Bird’s skills, his shooting touch and overall offensive game probably spring to the forefront of your mind.
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