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Hace 1 día · 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 then led his team to an undefeated regular season.
- 1979–1992
- 1978: 1st round, 6th overall pick
- Indiana State (1976–1979)
Hace 3 días · The Celtics opted to take the Indiana native sixth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft, but Bird decided to stay in college for another season, during which he took the program to the national ...
Hace 3 días · Beyond his on-court prowess, Bird’s rivalry with Magic Johnson and legendary trash-talking contributed significantly to the NBA’s surge in popularity during the 1980s. At the time of his retirement, Bird was among the top scorers in NBA history and had a profound influence on the game, emphasizing the significance of the three-point shot.
Hace 3 días · The Celtics opted to take the Indiana native sixth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft, but Bird decided to stay in college for another season, during which he took the program to the national championship game in 1979. Indiana State lost to a Michigan State squad led by Magic Johnson, but the “Larry Legend” story was born.
Hace 5 días · After retiring in 1992, Bird continued his involvement in the NBA, taking on diverse roles with the Indiana Pacers organization. He initially joined as a special assistant within the font office, later ascending to the position of head coach for three years, ultimately serving as the team’s President of basketball operations.
Hace 5 días · Larry Bird established himself in the NBA through his cunning passing, relentless rebounding, and ability to come up big in clutch moments, often outhustling his opponents on multiple fronts. While his natural talents were undeniable, the three-time MVP acknowledged that he had three God-given traits but stressed that he had worked tirelessly in order to rank amongst the best ever in the league.
Hace 2 días · That same year Boston acquired one of the greatest players in league history—and arguably the most beloved Celtic of all time—when they selected sharpshooting forward Larry Bird in the NBA draft. The NBA reached new levels of popularity with the excitement generated by the supremacy battle between the Lakers led by Magic Johnson ...
