Amidst the plethora of trash-talking anecdotes surrounding Larry Bird , showcasing his ability to humble opponents, assert their proper place, or mentally disrupt their rhythm. The revelation by Clark Kellogg is quite intriguing as it offers a different view on the legendary Celtics’ trash-talking.
According to the former Indiana Pacers forward, the three-time MVP had a distinctive skill of engaging in trash talk – without moving his lips.
Kellogg on Bird’s trash talk
During his appearance on the ‘Dan Patrick Show,’ the former No. 8 pick shed light on Larry Legend’s unique approach to trash-talking wherein he wasn’t just ‘nondiscriminatory’ in his verbal jabs but also infused a unique style into his trash-talking game.
“I didn’t get the brunt of it as I’ve heard over the years, ‘Get your hands off of me. It’s gonna be a night – that kind of stuff. You can’t guard me,'” Kellogg said . “He would do it like a ventriloquist because you couldn’t see his mouth move.”