Larry Bird
✓ Source-basedrisingAmerican basketball player and coach (born 1956)
Larry Joe Bird is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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Bird warming up for Indiana State c. 1976-77
Bird recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in his NBA debut against the Houston Rockets on October 12, 1979.
Bird in a game against the Washington Bullets
Bird in 1983
Bird playing for the Celtics in the 1985 NBA playoffs
Bird being marked by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a Celtics v Lakers game of the 1980s
Bird's rivalry with Magic Johnson (pictured) is often credited with popularizing the NBA.In their own words 6
Larry Bird is what keeps me going. He's my measuring stick. I don't think I would be as interested in the game if I weren't trying to play better than him.
Magic Johnson - reported in Alan Goldstein (February 7, 1988) "Five at the Top of Their Game; Bird, Johnson aren't alone anymore as best
Larry is different than people think. He really loves the game and is really smart. He has the innate ability to focus on what's important and has a great feel for players.
Donnie Walsh - reported in Sam Smith (February 8, 2004) "Bird sets fast pace - Hall of Fame player and former coach Larry Bird finds 'every
The guy has been there. What he tells us is not just what he believes deep down, but what he knows, because he has been through it.
Chris Mullin - reported in John Brennan (May 30, 1999) "Pacers: Timing Is On Our Side", The Record, p. S1.
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Larry Joe Bird is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is the only person in NBA history to be named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.
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