Larry Bird turns 64 years old on Monday. To help celebrate, here’s a story about the night he busted Shawn Kemp’s ass. It’s a reminder that while not all legends are created equal, most good stories can be told in three parts.
Part 1: Warm-ups
For a little background, six-time NBA All Star Shawn Kemp recently made an appearance on the popular “Knuckleheads” podcast. The show, hosted by Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson, features interviews with current and former stars, but no matter the guest, the first question is the same: “When you first made the league, who was the first player to bust your ass?