A legendary shooting competition ensues when Michael Jordan takes a Big Mac to the gym and Larry Bird challenges him. The shot descriptions (which always conclude with “nothing but net”) get increasingly detailed.

A legendary shooting competition ensues when Michael Jordan takes a Big Mac to the gym and Larry Bird challenges him. The shot descriptions (which always conclude with “nothing but net”) get increasingly detailed.

Recently, Gary Payton related a story about how Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird insulted him and then stood by it.During his prime in the NBA, Payton was a ferocious defender, but he frequently lost to great players like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird. During his appearance as a guest on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man & the Three,” Payton talked about his experience keeping an eye on “Larry Legend.” The Glove uttered.

He was a chilly man who would say things like these to you.”Do you know what I’m going to get you for Christmas? I don’t know what you got.”I will take you out on this block, dribble twice, and then pull up in your face. The net will yell “shooo” at that point, and that will be my gift to you for Christmas. “Whoah, you cold with that one man,” I thought to myself.

Bird’s insults were legitimate, according to Gary Payton, because he provided evidence to support them. Unlike Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan, Bird lacked the physical prowess and quickness of Jordan. But his slow-motion skill set told a story. Payton went on: “(Bird) is going to tell you where he’s going to shoot it in your face, how you weren’t good to him, and how you couldn’t stop him.” And I thought, “Wowah man, that’s really rude.” After that, it would occur.That’s the whole icy aspect of it. It used to be said by all that Larry Bird was slow. Play. He used to support his claim that he had the best game, regardless of what anyone else thinks.”