In a stunning and somewhat baffling announcement, NBA legend Larry Bird has declared his intention to come out of retirement, confidently asserting that he can still outshoot today’s top players even while catching some Z’s.
At a press conference held at a local basketball gym, Bird, now 67, addressed a crowd of stunned reporters and enthusiastic fans. “I’ve been watching these young guys, and they’re good,” Bird said with a characteristic twinkle in his eye. “But I just know that even in my sleep, I can still sink more threes than most of them.”
Bird elaborated on his bold claim by revealing his unique training regimen. “I’ve been practicing my shot while sleepwalking for the past few years,” he said. “My wife was a bit worried at first, but once she saw me hitting those perfect jump shots with my eyes closed, she knew I was onto something.”
To prove his point, Bird invited a few current NBA stars to a friendly shooting competition, with a twist: Bird would be napping. Several players, including Steph Curry and Damian Lillard, have reportedly expressed interest in the challenge, eager to see if Bird can indeed back up his boast.
The announcement has set the basketball world abuzz, with fans excitedly speculating about Bird’s potential return to the court. Social media exploded with reactions ranging from incredulity to pure excitement. “Can’t wait to see Larry take on the young guns! #BirdVsCurry” tweeted one fan, while another posted, “Larry Legend never ceases to amaze. This will be epic!”
Bird’s former teammates and rivals have also chimed in. Magic Johnson, with whom Bird shared one of the greatest rivalries in sports history, tweeted, “If anyone can do it, it’s Larry. But I’d like to see him try against me first!”
Whether Bird’s claim holds up remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the anticipation for this surreal showdown is palpable. In the meantime, Bird has promised to keep practicing his sleep-shooting techniques and has even hinted at a new venture—a sleep-training basketball camp for kids.
“It’s all about muscle memory,” Bird said with a grin. “If you can shoot in your sleep, you can shoot anytime.”
As fans eagerly await this unprecedented event, one can only wonder: is this the dawn of a new era of sleep-athletics, or just another chapter in the legendary career of Larry Bird? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—Larry Bird never fails to keep us on our toes, even when he’s snoozing.
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