Larry Bird, the greatest trash talker in basketball

Larry Bird didn't just beat opponents, he told them exactly how he was going to do it first. Bird was famous for calling his shot out loud before taking it, telling defenders which spot he was about to shoot from and draining it anyway, turning basketball's ultimate mind game into a signature part of his legend. In the 1986 three-point contest, he reportedly walked into the locker room asking who was playing for second place before hitting shot after shot to win it. He'd tell opposing benches what was coming on the next possession, then deliver exactly that, over and over, making the trash talk almost scarier than the shot itself because everyone knew it was true. Three championships, three MVPs, and a reputation as maybe the most confident competitor the sport has ever seen. This is a must-watch for anyone who believes talking your talk only works if you can actually back it up. Drop a if Larry Legend is the greatest trash talker basketball has ever seen!