Larry Bird never needed anyone to stick up for him. But I guess you count yourself as an expert so, no use arguing.
“Larry Bird never needed anyone to stick up for him. But I guess you count yourself as an expert so, no use arguing.”
Are you trolling me?
In Game 3, Laimbeer, known as one of the most hated players in the NBA, took down Bird with a hard foul. Bird responded by throwing the ball at Laimbeer. Referees ejected both players.
Two games later, with the series tied 2-2, Parish finally had enough of Laimbeer’s antics. Just before the end of the first half, Boston’s mild-mannered center took down Laimbeer, who had his back to Parish while doing for a rebound. Two punches later, Laimbeer was on the floor, and play was stopped.
Amazingly, no official called a foul. Parish remained in the game.