Larry Bird, Jayson Tatum and Boston Celtics

Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is chasing Hall of Fame Boston icon Larry Bird
Is the St. Louis native aiming too high, or does he have a chance at ending his career among the NBA's all-time greats?
Jayson Tatum might never reach Larry Bird’s status in Boston, but he’s ‘a great guy to chase’
"If you aspire to chase (Bird)," Tatum said, "it comes with a level of focus and motivation every single day to be the best you can."
Jayson Tatum is chasing Larry Bird in pantheon of Celtics greats
Tatum wants to be the greatest Celtic of them all, and for him, that means surpassing Larry Bird, his fellow Midwesterner.
Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum aspires to chase Larry Bird
Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum aspires to chase Hall of Fame Boston forward Larry Bird. You could do worse than try to aim your sights to match up with one of the ten best players to ever play the game,
Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever,’ but what about Bill Russell?
Jayson Tatum keeps saying Larry Bird is the best Celtic ever. What makes Bird so much better than Bill Russell?
Jayson Tatum taking playmaking to new heights as he ‘chases’ Larry Bird
I always want to be the best. He’s, in my opinion, the best Celtic ever. He did it the right way, and he’s a great guy to chase in a sense.”
Tatum has Larry Bird in his sights as he chases greatness with Celtics
Jayson Tatum shared a thoughtful answer about what's motivating him this season, and it involves Celtics legend Larry Bird.
Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Is On The Verge Of Breaking Larry Bird's Record
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Jayson Tatum has established himself not only as one of the top players in the NBA but also as one of the greatest players in Boston Celtics history. While it is too early to rank him among the likes of Bill Russell and Larry Bird, there is no doubt that Tatum has a chance to at least be in the conversation when all is said and done.
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On this day: Bird triple doubles vs Lakers; Pierce for 35 vs Clips; IT ties 20-pt. record
On this day in Boston Celtics history in 1991, Hall of Fame Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird scored a triple-double ...
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Not Boogie, Bird or Superman Can Fix Razorbacks' Problems
The Razorbacks seemingly closed ranks without Fland. They got more aggressive, more guys stepped forward, like D.J. Wagner, who moved to his natural position at the point. Johnell Davis regained ...
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"There are just so many names people can recognize" - Larry Bird explains why the 1980s are regarded as the best era in NBA history
"There's just so many names that people can recognize with," Bird surmised. "And I think that's why they think it was the ...
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Where does Robert Parish rank among the Top 10 Greatest Celtics ever?
“Robert Parish played in more games than any other player in NBA history. A 7-foot-1 center who combined strength, agility ...
Why Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard Should Win NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
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