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Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby is embracing a fresh start after an offseason filled with trade rumors. As the team prepares for a critical Week 5 game against the New England Patriots, Crosby made a stylish entrance at Gillette Stadium, sporting a vintage Larry Bird jersey.
The 29-year-old's choice of attire pays homage to the Boston Celtics icon, a beloved figure in the New England area. Crosby, a well-known NBA fan who often attends Summer League games in Las Vegas, showed his appreciation for Bird's legacy.
"Legend. Larry legend," Crosby said during an appearance on NFL Today. "One of the greatest to ever do it, so you know, I felt like it was a little bit of respect I had to show."
Crosby and the Raiders are aiming to rebound from their first loss of the season, a narrow defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs last week. At 3-1, Las Vegas is off to a surprising start in the AFC, with Kirk Cousins leading a potent offense and Crosby anchoring a stout defense.
The veteran pass rusher's offseason was marked by uncertainty, as the Baltimore Ravens nearly completed a trade for him before the deal fell through, keeping Crosby in Las Vegas. Now, he's focused on helping the Raiders move to 4-1 with a win over the Patriots.
While Crosby's future NBA allegiance might shift if Las Vegas ever lands a professional basketball team, for now, he remains a supporter of one of basketball's true legends.
Originally reported by yahoo.