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Larry Bird
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 t…
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sports · American basketball player (born 1956) · basketball player · basketball coach · coach · also Larry Bird, Larry Joe Bird, Larry Legend, The Hick from French Lick, Kodak, The Great White Hope
Born 7 December 1956 · Q190152
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2026· 21 entries
“But I felt just as comfortable with it on.”
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“I knew I had a great chance to win it. If I can get through the first round I always thought I was going to win it.”
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“The school was just too big. I was a homesick kid who was lost and broke.”
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“Great show, guys. Thanks for lunch.”
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“All of my donations are sort of made under the table,”
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ESPN Singapore: Flashback: Larry Bird's instinct pays off with acrobatic basket
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Al Bat: Larry Birds Career Ended Too Soon: The Painful Reason the Celtics Icon Retired at Only 35
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Yahoo Sports: Larry Bird’s Absurd Celtics Resume Resurfaces On Emotional Anniversary
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AOL.com: Remembering Larry Bird: How Chronic Pain Led to His Early Retirement at 35
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Basketball Network: “You want it now at 10 o'clock or do you want it at 7 o'clock?” – Dee Brown recalled epic Larry Bird and Kevin McHale practice trash talk that left him stunned
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BasketNews.com: Celtics legend dismisses Luka Doncic, says Larry Bird would be even better today
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Forbes: Dillion Brooks Extended By Phoenix Suns Utilizing Larry Bird Exception
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Basketball Network: “Don’t even try and tell me that kid can’t play basketball” – Larry Bird predicted Tim Duncan's greatness after a rough summer league
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Basketball Network: “If you're gonna have a meltdown, you've got to stick together” – Larry Bird called out the Pacers after their playoff collapse in 2019
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Mshale: Larry Bird's Unexpected Appearance Left Caitlin Clark In Tears—Here's Why Metro B Roma (dr1yc1tue3)
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Mshale: Larry Bird HUMILIATES Angel Reese ON LIVE TV — Says Caitlin Clark Is BETTER! Beer (cHcTPOwY2L)
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Yardbarker: Watch: Nolan Richardson’s Larry Bird story
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Basketball Network: "I like to have been there" - Larry Bird joked about the moment Magic Johnson had to tell his wife about HIV
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Basketball Network: Two drug-related deaths of Larry Bird's teammates proved that he was smart to say no to cocaine and wild parties
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Basketball Network: When Larry Bird befriended a man previously convicted of drug charges
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2025· 1 entry
Yahoo Finance: Larry Bird Made $20 Million In The NBA — But Wouldn't Spend $60,000 On A Mercedes
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2024· 3 entries
Total Pro Sports: Shaquille O’Neal Once Admitted He Used To Hate Celtics Legend Larry Bird For THIS Reason
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National Basketball Association: Larry Bird Museum officially opens in Terre Haute, Indiana
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Heavy.com: Celtics Legend Larry Bird Comments on Bill Walton’s Death
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2021· 1 entry
Snopes rated the claim “NBA star Larry Bird's famous "behind-the-backboard" shot didn't actually count as a basket.” True.
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2020· 2 entries
Lead Stories rated the claim “Larry Bird said NBA players should "just shut up and play the damn game"” Totally False.
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fact checker rated the claim “Former NBA star Larry Bird said modern basketball players should stop protesting and just “shut up and play the damn game.”” fake.
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2017· 1 entry
But stayed with the team in an advisory capacity
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2013· 2 entries
Bird voiced himself in an episode of Futurama titled "Saturday Morning Fun Pit"; however, Bird did not want anything to do with the role so his only line is a voicemail of him telling the showrunners that he wanted no pa
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The university unveiled a bronze statue of Bird (wearing his Sycamores jersey, in mid-jump-shot pose) in front of the Hulman Center
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2012· 1 entry
Awarded NBA Executive of the Year Award (2012).
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2011· 2 entries
Bird was honored with a lifetime achievement award at The Sports Museum's 10th annual The Tradition event (celebrating New England athletes) held at TD Garden
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Bird was featured on the cover of NBA 2K12, alongside Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan
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2003· 2 entries
Bird was named president of basketball operations for the Pacers, holding the position until retiring in 2012
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Bird was hired as the Indiana Pacers' president of basketball operations
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2000· 1 entry
Awarded Library of Congress Living Legend (2000).
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1999· 1 entry
And 2000, and a berth in the 2000 NBA Finals where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers (coached by Phil Jackson) in six games
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1998· 2 entries
Awarded NBA Coach of the Year Award (1998).
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As an individual, and again in 2010 as a member of the "Dream Team"
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1997· 2 entries
Joined Indiana Pacers in 1997.
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Bird accepted the position of head coach of the Indiana Pacers
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1996· 3 entries
And subsequently the 75th Anniversary Team list in 2021
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Selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021
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And inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998
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1994· 1 entry
By Paramount; the Warner Brothers film Space Jam with Michael Jordan and Bill Murray, in 1996; and Celtic Pride with Dan Aykroyd, Daniel Stern, and Damon Wayans, which was also released in 1996
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1993· 1 entry
And emotionally described Bird as a "friend forever
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1992· 3 entries
Bird announced his retirement from the NBA
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Joined United States Basketball in 1992.
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“s departure, the Celtics promptly retired his jersey number 33. Rivalry with Magic Johnson Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are known to be”
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1990· 1 entry
Awarded All-NBA Team (1990).
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1989· 1 entry
But debilitating back problems and an aging Celtic roster prevented him from regaining his prime form
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1988· 1 entry
Awarded All-NBA Team (1988).
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1987· 2 entries
Awarded All-NBA Team (1987).
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The Celtics made their last Finals appearance of Bird's career, fighting through difficult series against the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons
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1986· 5 entries
Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (1986).
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Awarded Associated Press Athlete of the Year (1986).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1986).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1986).
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Scored 50 points to go along with 11 rebounds and five assists in a narrow 116–115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks
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1985· 4 entries
Bird recorded 47 points to go along with 12 rebounds, two assists, and two steals in a 132–124 victory over the Detroit Pistons
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1985).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1985).
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And 1987, while Bird beat Magic in 1984
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1984· 5 entries
Bird recorded 48 points to go along with 14 rebounds and 5 assists in a narrow 128–127 victory over the Atlanta Hawks
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Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1984).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (1984).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1984).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1984).
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1983· 4 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1983).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1983).
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As part of a collective bargaining agreement, the NBA initially implemented a "hard" salary cap (meaning total player salaries could not exceed a certain limit) which would not go into effect until the 1984–85 season
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Before the cap came into effect and the Celtics were actually over the cap in total player salaries (including Bird's extension) at the time the cap was implemented
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1982· 3 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1982).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1982).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (1982).
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1981· 3 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1981).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1981).
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1984, and 1986) with the Celtics and won two NBA Finals MVP Awards
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1980· 4 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1980).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1980).
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Awarded NBA Rookie of the Year Award (1980).
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Awarded NBA All-Rookie Team (1980).
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1979· 6 entries
Recorded his first career triple-double with 23 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in a 115–111 victory over the Detroit Pistons
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Awarded John R. Wooden Award (1979).
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With a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education
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Joined Boston Celtics in 1979.
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Studied at Indiana State University (1975–1979).
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Played for Boston Celtics (1979–1992).
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1977· 1 entry
Following an attempted reconciliation, Bird and Condra had a daughter, Corrie, in 1977.
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1976· 1 entry
Joined Indiana State in 1976.
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1975· 2 entries
Played for Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball (1975–1979).
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Bird married Janet Condra
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1974· 2 entries
Studied at Indiana University Bloomington (1974–1974).
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Played for Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball (1974–1974).
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1956· 1 entry
Born 1956-12-07.
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