"It's not really cheating, but it's smart" - When Michael Jordan placed Larry Bird in the same category of 'dirty player' as Bill Laimbeer

Long before the NBA empowered referees to issue technical fouls to players for excessive talking or arguing, there was a time when players unapologetically threw punches, committed intentional fouls, and physically hurt their opponents.

In that era, it was hardly surprising that became one of the league's most hated figures, known for his dirty plays and his willingness to hurt players intentionally.

Surprisingly, once placed Larry Bird in the same category of 'dirtiest players' as Bill, though not for his unethical aggressiveness but for his intelligence on the court.

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