“I Jumped To The MOON!” 🚀 But Larry Bird Still Cooked Me. #larrybird #reggiemiller #nba #pacers

“I Jumped To The MOON!” 🚀 But Larry Bird Still Cooked Me. #larrybird #reggiemiller #nba #pacers

I played perfect defense. I jumped as high as I could. Larry Bird just looked at me and ended my night. 💀👇
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As a rookie, Reggie Miller wondered, “How good is Larry Bird really?” He found out the hard way.
In this hilarious story, Miller recalls the moment he tried to guard the Legend.
🔥 The Nightmare Sequence:
The Doubt: Thinking he could check Bird. “Let’s see what’s up.” 🤔
The Defense: Miller says he “jumped to the moon” to block the shot. 🚀
The Disrespect: Bird giving him “The Look” that said: Who are you? 😒
The Result: Two swishes in a row, and Coach Larry Brown immediately BENCHING him to save his confidence. 🛑
This is what happens when a rookie meets a God.
💬 Question of the Day:
Is Larry Bird the scariest player to guard in NBA history? Or is it Jordan/Kobe? Let me know! 👇