Larry Bird

Date of Birth: December 7, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: [Leave blank, as Larry Bird is still alive]

Biography

Larry Bird, one of the most iconic figures in basketball history, was born on December 7, 1956, in West Baden Springs, Indiana. Raised in the nearby town of French Lick, Bird overcame significant personal and economic challenges to become a basketball legend. He played college basketball for the Indiana State Sycamores, leading them to the NCAA Championship game in 1979. Bird’s professional career began when he was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 6th overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. He played his entire 13-season career (1979-1992) with the Celtics, earning three NBA championships (1981, 1984, 1986) and three consecutive MVP awards (1984-1986). Known for his sharpshooting, clutch performances, and fierce competitiveness, Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. After retiring as a player, Bird transitioned to coaching and executive roles. He served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000, earning NBA Coach of the Year honors in 1998. Later, he became the Pacers’ President of Basketball Operations, a position he held in various capacities until 2017. Bird’s contributions to basketball have made him a revered figure both on and off the court.

5 Interesting Facts about Larry Bird

1. Larry Bird is the only person in NBA history to be named MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.

2. He and Magic Johnson had a legendary rivalry that began in college and continued throughout their NBA careers, significantly boosting the popularity of the NBA.

3. Bird was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice: once as an individual player in 1998 and again as a member of the “Dream Team” in 2010.

4. He played through numerous injuries, including a chronic back condition, demonstrating remarkable toughness and resilience.

5. Bird is known for his trash-talking on the court, often backing up his words with stellar performances.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Larry Bird

1. “I’ve got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.”

2. “A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.”

3. “I don’t know if I practiced more than anybody, but I sure practiced enough. I still wonder if somebody – somewhere – was practicing more than me.”

4. “Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.”

5. “I always know what’s happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Larry Bird’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $75 million.

Children

Larry Bird has three children: Corrie Bird (from his first marriage to Janet Condra), and two adopted children, Connor and Mariah Bird, with his second wife, Dinah Mattingly.