Nikola Jokic is having a special season that has him in better standing than some of basketball's all-time greats.

"That kid is pretty good" - Larry Bird opened up about admiring Eminem and his music originally appeared on Basketball Network. As one of the greatest players of his time, the great Larry Bird dedicated his healthy years to competing. He admittedly wanted ...

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas thinks the reason is simple: those who overlook Bird’s greatness never actually saw him play, relying instead on highlights or secondhand stories. But for those who faced him on the court or shared the locker room with him, there’s no question just how legendary Bird truly was.

Bird knew at that point that he and Earvin would have to spend some time together during the filming. He admittedly let his guard down a little bit and bonded with Johnson. It resulted in a friendship that Larry Legend never expected.