Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird lost one of the most important game balls in NBA history
As wild of a claim as that may be, the folks behind the "Basketball Network" YouTube channel put together a clip that tales a closer look at how Larry Legend lost the last ball ever used in the iconic arena Boston won all of its titles before Banner 17 in. How did that happen, and how does Bird feel about the mistake he made in not taking care of the ball?
Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what the Celtics legend had to say about what happened to the historical ball and more.
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