Norm Nixon reveals what really pushed Julius Erving to snap at Larry Bird in a heated Celtics showdown
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers rivalry spanned decades. Larry Bird and Julius Erving led their teams in the 1980s. Their mental showdowns defined an iconic NBA era. A 1984 game saw Bird's trash talk frustrate Erving. This led to a physical altercation on the court. Both stars were fined after the incident. The fight highlighted Bird's competitive advantage.
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers rivalry spanned decades. Larry Bird and Julius Erving led their teams in the 1980s. Their mental showdowns defined an iconic NBA era. A 1984 game saw Bird's trash talk frustrate Erving. This led to a physical altercation on the court. Both stars were fined after the incident. The fight highlighted Bird's competitive advantage.
