Selected by the Boston Celtics with the sixth overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft after his second year at Indiana State, Bird elected to stay in college and returned for the 1978–79 season. He …

SportsCenter counts down Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird's top 10 greatest moments throughout his career, including his franchise-record-setting 60-point game vs. the Atlanta …

Larry Bird was drafted by Boston Celtics, 1st round (6th pick, 6th overall), 1978 NBA Draft. What position did Larry Bird play? Small Forward and Power Forward.

Apr 3, 2020 · As arguably the greatest Boston Celtic of all time, Larry Bird’s legacy speaks for itself. Bird was the face of the franchise in the 1980s when he led the C’s to NBA titles in ’81, …

Apr 2, 2014 · Basketball icon Larry Bird won three MVP awards and three NBA championships during his 13-year career with the Boston Celtics.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Boston Celtics’ $3.25 Million-Dollar Man Getty Images/Archives. The danger of Bird re-entering the draft a year later and going number one ultimately convinced Auerbach …

Dec 25, 2024 · Larry Bird (born December 7, 1956, West Baden, Indiana, U.S.) is an American basketball player who led the Boston Celtics to three National Basketball Association (NBA) …

Sep 13, 2021 · For 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, from 1979-80 through 1991-92, Bird personified hustle, consistency and excellence in all areas of play — as a scorer, a passer, a …

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When Larry Bird joined the Boston Celtics in the fall of 1979, his arrival signaled a new era in basketball, both in Beantown and the NBA. Bird got his start in a small Indiana town, where he …