Larry Joe Bird is an American professional basketball executive, former coach and former player, currently serving as president of the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). source
Larry Joe Bird is an American professional basketball executive, former coach and former player, currently serving as president of the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
David Robinson was a 10-time All-Star and in 1992 joined a legendary Olympic roster that featured Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan. source
David Robinson was a 10-time All-Star and in 1992 joined a legendary Olympic roster that featured Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan.
Larry Joe Bird ransferred to Indiana State University (ISU) and led the men's basketball team to thirty-three consecutive wins in his senior year. source
Larry Joe Bird ransferred to Indiana State University (ISU) and led the men's basketball team to thirty-three consecutive wins in his senior year.
Larry Joe Bird his The perfect 1978-79 for season for the Sycamores ended with a dramatic loss in the NCAA finals to Michigan State University, led by Earvin "Magic" Johnson source
Larry Joe Bird his The perfect 1978-79 for season for the Sycamores ended with a dramatic loss in the NCAA finals to Michigan State University, led by Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Larry Joe Bird Attended Springs Valley High School in French Lick, Ind. source
Larry Joe Bird Attended Springs Valley High School in French Lick, Ind.
Larry Joe Bird basketball prowess earned him an athletic scholarship to Indiana University, where he was to play for legendary coach Bob Knight. source
Larry Joe Bird basketball prowess earned him an athletic scholarship to Indiana University, where he was to play for legendary coach Bob Knight.
Following his junior year, Larry Joe Bird was selected with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Boston Celtics source
Following his junior year, Larry Joe Bird was selected with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Boston Celtics
Larry Joe Bird Signing with the Celtics for a then-record $650,000 a year, Larry Bird justified his salary right out of the gate, averaging 21.3 points per game and claiming Rookie of the Year honors for the 1979-80 NBA season. source
Larry Joe Bird Signing with the Celtics for a then-record $650,000 a year, Larry Bird justified his salary right out of the gate, averaging 21.3 points per game and claiming Rookie of the Year honors for the 1979-80 NBA season.
The Celtics won 61 games in Larry Joe Bird's rookie year — up from just 29 the year before. source
The Celtics won 61 games in Larry Joe Bird's rookie year — up from just 29 the year before.
Larry Joe Bird Has the fifth-most triple-doubles in NBA history (59). source
Larry Joe Bird Has the fifth-most triple-doubles in NBA history (59).
Larry Joe Bird Won a gold medal with the Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics. source
Larry Joe Bird Won a gold medal with the Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics.
Larry Joe Bird Nicknamed Larry Legend and The Hick from French Lick. source
Larry Joe Bird Nicknamed Larry Legend and The Hick from French Lick.
Larry Joe Bird in the 1997-98 season and was named the NBA Coach of the Year. After leading the Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2000, he stepped down as head coach. source
Larry Joe Bird in the 1997-98 season and was named the NBA Coach of the Year. After leading the Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2000, he stepped down as head coach.
On May 12, 1997, Larry Joe Bird was named head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Even though he had never coached a game in his life, the Pacers had no qualms about turning over the reins to Bird. source
On May 12, 1997, Larry Joe Bird was named head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Even though he had never coached a game in his life, the Pacers had no qualms about turning over the reins to Bird.
