Larry Bird
American basketball player and coach · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1956 · age 69
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.
Larry Bird is read about 4,505 times a day, in 69 languages.
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2012NBA Executive of the Year AwardAward2004“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.”In their words8 February 2004Donnie Walsh - reported in Sam Smith (8 February 2004) "Bird sets fast pace - Hall of Fame player and former coach Larry Bird finds 'every1999“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.”In their words30 May 1999The Record, p1998“Who in their right mind wouldn't listen to what Larry Bird tells them? He knows what it takes to be a successful player, and he's letting us do the things to have the success.”In their words12 May 1998The Orlando Sentinel, p“It's not what he says, it is how he says it that is making the difference. He doesn't scream at you, he doesn't embarrass you when you make a mistake.”In their words16 January 1998The Hawk Eye1997“Guys like Larry Bird -- he played so hard, he wants everybody else to play hard. That's not unreasonable. Any coach would want that and demand that.”In their words9 May 1997San Francisco Chronicle, p1990All-NBA TeamAward1988“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.”In their words7 February 1988Magic Johnson - reported in Alan Goldstein (7 February 1988) "Five at the Top of Their Game; Bird, Johnson aren't alone anymore as bestAll-NBA TeamAward1986All-NBA TeamAwardBill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player AwardAwardNBA Most Valuable Player AwardAward1985All-NBA TeamAward1984All-NBA TeamAwardNBA Most Valuable Player AwardAward1982All-NBA TeamAwardNBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player AwardAward1980NBA All-Rookie TeamAwardNBA Rookie of the Year AwardAward1979John R. Wooden AwardAward1956Born7 December 1956
People around Larry
Danny Ainge Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1981-1989
K. C. Jones Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1979-1988
Reggie Lewis Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1987-1992
Bill Walton Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1985-1988
Nate Archibald Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1979-1983
Stojko Vranković Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1990-1992- Chris Ford Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1979-1982
- Terry Duerod Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1980-1982
- Purvis Short Influenced by Larry
- Carl Nicks Teammate at Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball, 1976-1979
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Boston Celtics1979-1992
Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball1975-1979
Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball1974
Indiana State Sycamores baseball
Media & music
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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.Awards
About this person
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.
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1956 · age 69
