Larry Bird’s Left Hand Game with Craig Kilborn

First Ballot: The Hall of Fame Podcast

"I just saved my right hand for the Lakers." In 1986, bored of dominating opponents with his right hand, Larry Bird decided to shoot with his off-hand against the Portland Trailblazers. Legendary comedian and former host of Sportscenter, The Daily Show, and The Late Late Show, Craig Kilborn, joins the pod to discuss his basketball and comedy careers, balancing life between Minnesota and LA, and if Larry Bird's left-handed game is worthy of the First Ballot Hall of Fame.

Showtime Codes:

(6:27) Craig Kilborn can shoot

(7:04) Breaking down D-Lo's Game and the Timberwolves

(14:23) The Northside Magicians

(18:05) Picking apart Neil's Lakers

(21:23) Craig's player comp

(24:28) The Genius of Five Questions

(27:39) Craig's dream of doing comedy

(29:48) Leaving Sportscenter

(34:10) Neil's interview with Mike Gibbons

(36:40) Craig's favorite late-night guests

(43:20) Meeting Larry Bird

(46:22) "What would Larry do?"

(51:41) NBA Trivia

(53:34) This or That!

(59:14) Craig's Favorite Beverage

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