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Larry Bird

In 1974, Larry Bird quit Indiana after 24 days to drive a garbage truck for French Lick; five years later, the Celtics paid him $650,000 a year, the richest rookie deal in NBA history

Nov 4, 2026 @ 10:40am
Basketball > Boston Celtics > College Basketball > Indiana State Sycamores > NBA
Athlon Sports

Larry Bird's unlikely rise to NBA stardom.

Read moreIn 1974, Larry Bird quit Indiana after 24 days to drive a garbage truck for French Lick; five years later, the Celtics paid him $650,000 a year, the richest rookie deal in NBA history

"They'll say, 'Here you go, Coop'" – Gilbert Arenas says NBA will let Cooper Flagg match Larry Bird's three straight MVPs – Basketball Network

Nov 3, 2026 @ 6:29am
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

"They'll say, 'Here you go, Coop'" - Gilbert Arenas says NBA will let Cooper Flagg match Larry Bird's three straight MVPs  Basketball Network

Read more"They'll say, 'Here you go, Coop'" – Gilbert Arenas says NBA will let Cooper Flagg match Larry Bird's three straight MVPs – Basketball Network

"At least I scored two points" – Broken-down Larry Bird conceded low expectations before igniting Dream Team in the 1992 Olympics – Basketball Network

Oct 31, 2026 @ 3:18pm
Basketball > International
Basketball Network

"At least I scored two points" - Broken-down Larry Bird conceded low expectations before igniting Dream Team in the 1992 Olympics  Basketball Network

Read more"At least I scored two points" – Broken-down Larry Bird conceded low expectations before igniting Dream Team in the 1992 Olympics – Basketball Network

"Started torturing us" – Charles Barkley recounted Larry Bird’s terrifying pre-game routine in Boston Garden – Basketball Network

Oct 30, 2026 @ 9:49am
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

"Started torturing us" - Charles Barkley recounted Larry Bird’s terrifying pre-game routine in Boston Garden  Basketball Network

Read more"Started torturing us" – Charles Barkley recounted Larry Bird’s terrifying pre-game routine in Boston Garden – Basketball Network

“Why do you need the referees?” – Tim Hardaway blasts Luka Doncic for seeking calls unlike MJ, Magic and Bird – Basketball Network

Oct 29, 2026 @ 11:41pm
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

“Why do you need the referees?” – Tim Hardaway blasts Luka Doncic for seeking calls unlike MJ, Magic and Bird  Basketball Network

Read more“Why do you need the referees?” – Tim Hardaway blasts Luka Doncic for seeking calls unlike MJ, Magic and Bird – Basketball Network

Charles Barkley believed NBA media judged him more harshly than Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird – Basketball Network

Oct 29, 2026 @ 11:23pm
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

Charles Barkley believed NBA media judged him more harshly than Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird  Basketball Network

Read moreCharles Barkley believed NBA media judged him more harshly than Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird – Basketball Network

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum makes Boston history only Larry Bird has matched

Oct 27, 2026 @ 11:16pm
Basketball > NBA > Boston Celtics > Brooklyn Nets > Chicago Bulls > Detroit Pistons
ClutchPoints

Another Boston Celtics game, another outstanding performance from Jayson Tatum. The Celtics superstar knocked down a game-winning jumper to defeat the Brooklyn Nets in a thrilling overtime finish on Tuesday, securing a narrow 125-124 victory. Boston’s third win of the season also marked a significant career milestone for Tatum. Despite entering the matchup as favorites, […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum makes Boston history only Larry Bird has matched appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreCeltics’ Jayson Tatum makes Boston history only Larry Bird has matched

Best and Worst Coaches in Boston Celtics History, Ranked

Oct 23, 2026 @ 5:45pm
Basketball > NBA > Boston Celtics
Athlon Sports

The Boston Celtics' coaching history features some of basketball's most accomplished leaders, from Auerbach's dynasty to Heinsohn's success in the 1970s and Jones' championships during the Bird era.

Read moreBest and Worst Coaches in Boston Celtics History, Ranked

0 to 10: The greatest NBA scorer at every Scoring Title count

Sep 23, 2026 @ 11:41am
Basketball > NBA
NBA Analysis

There are many skill sets a player needs to develop to succeed in the game of basketball, but the mastery of one automatically makes you…

Read more0 to 10: The greatest NBA scorer at every Scoring Title count

Larry Bird on overcoming a 3-1 deficit vs. Philly in 1981: "Those were probably the best games I ever played" – Basketball Network

May 25, 2026 @ 11:22am
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

Larry Bird on overcoming a 3-1 deficit vs. Philly in 1981: "Those were probably the best games I ever played"  Basketball Network

Read moreLarry Bird on overcoming a 3-1 deficit vs. Philly in 1981: "Those were probably the best games I ever played" – Basketball Network

Larry Bird’s hotel bill stunned his agent — and revealed his character – Basketball Network

May 21, 2026 @ 1:03pm
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

Larry Bird’s hotel bill stunned his agent — and revealed his character  Basketball Network

Read moreLarry Bird’s hotel bill stunned his agent — and revealed his character – Basketball Network

Dylan Harper turns heads with a Larry Bird accomplishment

May 19, 2026 @ 9:42am
Basketball > NBA > Oklahoma City Thunder > San Antonio Spurs
Larry Brown Sports

For all the talk about Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper is coming into his own and becoming a star amid the bright lights of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Harper proved … The post Dylan Harper turns heads with a Larry Bird accomplishment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreDylan Harper turns heads with a Larry Bird accomplishment

"I'm not gonna have any problem in this league" – Larry Bird instantly knew he was going to dominate in the NBA – Basketball Network

May 15, 2026 @ 11:02pm
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

"I'm not gonna have any problem in this league" - Larry Bird instantly knew he was going to dominate in the NBA  Basketball Network

Read more"I'm not gonna have any problem in this league" – Larry Bird instantly knew he was going to dominate in the NBA – Basketball Network

Michigan Star Yaxel Lendeborg Joins Elite Company of Larry Bird for Impressive NCAA Record

May 15, 2026 @ 12:50am
Basketball > Football > College Basketball > College Football > Michigan Wolverines
College Football Network

Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg achieved an impressive feat that only NBA legend Larry Bird has also accomplished.

Read moreMichigan Star Yaxel Lendeborg Joins Elite Company of Larry Bird for Impressive NCAA Record

"My wife is happy" – Larry Bird's most important notion after stepping down as President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers in 2017 – Basketball Network

May 13, 2026 @ 6:34pm
Basketball > NBA > Indiana Pacers
Basketball Network

"My wife is happy" - Larry Bird's most important notion after stepping down as President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers in 2017  Basketball Network

Read more"My wife is happy" – Larry Bird's most important notion after stepping down as President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers in 2017 – Basketball Network

When coach Larry Bird had to warn his players of Michael Jordan's mind tricks: "Michael started laying the groundwork" – Basketball Network

May 13, 2026 @ 5:07pm
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

When coach Larry Bird had to warn his players of Michael Jordan's mind tricks: "Michael started laying the groundwork"  Basketball Network

Read moreWhen coach Larry Bird had to warn his players of Michael Jordan's mind tricks: "Michael started laying the groundwork" – Basketball Network

"He pulled me to the side after the workout" – Ex-Pacers 1st-round pick recalled how Larry Bird "handpicked" him – Basketball Network

May 11, 2026 @ 10:23pm
Basketball > NBA > Indiana Pacers
Basketball Network

"He pulled me to the side after the workout" - Ex-Pacers 1st-round pick recalled how Larry Bird "handpicked" him  Basketball Network

Read more"He pulled me to the side after the workout" – Ex-Pacers 1st-round pick recalled how Larry Bird "handpicked" him – Basketball Network

“There isn’t anybody… who could stop him” – Larry Bird believed the Lakers had no answer for Kevin McHale in the 1980s – Basketball Network

May 10, 2026 @ 12:02pm
Basketball > NBA > Boston Celtics > Los Angeles Lakers
Basketball Network

“There isn’t anybody… who could stop him” - Larry Bird believed the Lakers had no answer for Kevin McHale in the 1980s  Basketball Network

Read more“There isn’t anybody… who could stop him” – Larry Bird believed the Lakers had no answer for Kevin McHale in the 1980s – Basketball Network

"Would anybody think to call Kobe Bryant or Larry Bird a b—ch to their face?" – Skip Bayless on why LeBron James is excluded from the GOAT debate – Basketball Network

May 10, 2026 @ 5:01am
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

"Would anybody think to call Kobe Bryant or Larry Bird a b—ch to their face?" - Skip Bayless on why LeBron James is excluded from the GOAT debate  Basketball Network

Read more"Would anybody think to call Kobe Bryant or Larry Bird a b—ch to their face?" – Skip Bayless on why LeBron James is excluded from the GOAT debate – Basketball Network

“I couldn’t protect her from the hurt” — Larry Bird’s ex-wife on his heartbreaking rejection of their daughter – Basketball Network

May 8, 2026 @ 10:01am
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

“I couldn’t protect her from the hurt” — Larry Bird’s ex-wife on his heartbreaking rejection of their daughter  Basketball Network

Read more“I couldn’t protect her from the hurt” — Larry Bird’s ex-wife on his heartbreaking rejection of their daughter – Basketball Network

How Magic Johnson convinced Larry Bird and Michael Jordan to join the Dream Team – Basketball Network

May 5, 2026 @ 8:07pm
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

How Magic Johnson convinced Larry Bird and Michael Jordan to join the Dream Team  Basketball Network

Read moreHow Magic Johnson convinced Larry Bird and Michael Jordan to join the Dream Team – Basketball Network

James Harden Makes NBA History With Cavaliers

May 4, 2026 @ 12:36pm
Basketball > NBA > Cleveland Cavaliers > Detroit Pistons
Heavy

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden passed NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird, the former Boston Celtics star, for an all-time playoff mark. The post James Harden Makes NBA History With Cavaliers appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreJames Harden Makes NBA History With Cavaliers

"There’s something I don't like" – Larry Bird reveals the gritty reason he nearly walked away from a "drug-addled" 1980s NBA – Basketball Network

May 3, 2026 @ 9:56am
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

"There’s something I don't like" - Larry Bird reveals the gritty reason he nearly walked away from a "drug-addled" 1980s NBA  Basketball Network

Read more"There’s something I don't like" – Larry Bird reveals the gritty reason he nearly walked away from a "drug-addled" 1980s NBA – Basketball Network

Reggie Miller on whether he had a 3-point duel with Larry Bird – Basketball Network

May 1, 2026 @ 10:24pm
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

Reggie Miller on whether he had a 3-point duel with Larry Bird  Basketball Network

Read moreReggie Miller on whether he had a 3-point duel with Larry Bird – Basketball Network
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