LARRYBIRD
BOSTON CELTICSLarry Bird — 3× NBA champion, 3× MVP, 2× Finals MVP. Career stats, bio and legacy of the Boston Celtics legend and "Dream Team" member.
3×NBA CHAMPION
2×FINALS MVP
3×NBA MVP
12×ALL-STAR
Full biography of Larry Bird — NBA career timeline, legacy, and impact on basketball history.
Career story, milestones, and place among the all-time greats.
Born December 7, 1956, in West Baden, Indiana. Height 6 ft 9 in (206 cm). Nicknamed "The Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend," Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
He played college basketball at Indiana State (1976–1979). Drafted 6th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1978 NBA Draft, he spent his entire 13-season career (1979–1992) with Boston.
Bird was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1980 and won three consecutive NBA MVP awards (1984–1986). He led the Celtics to three NBA championships (1981, 1984, 1986) and won two Finals MVP awards. A 12-time NBA All-Star, he was also part of the 1992 U.S. Olympic "Dream Team" that won gold.
Career totals: 21,791 points (24.3 ppg), 8,974 rebounds (10.0 rpg), 5,695 assists (6.3 apg).
Known for his shooting touch, court vision, and competitiveness. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. After retiring, he coached the Indiana Pacers (1997–2000) and later served as the team's president of basketball operations.
Key facts about Larry Bird — birth date, physical profile, draft class, and career span at a glance.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Larry Bird career statistics summary — games played, scoring, rebounding, and efficiency in one view.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Awards and honors earned by Larry Bird — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections, and Hall of Fame recognition.
Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.
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Frequently asked questions about Larry Bird — NBA rings, MVP awards, height, and current team.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
Larry Bird has won 3 NBA championship rings. Years: 1981, 1984, 1986.
Single-game career highs for Larry Bird — best performances in points, rebounds, assists, and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Larry Bird playoff career averages — postseason points, rebounds, assists, and total games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Advanced metrics for Larry Bird — player efficiency, win shares, and overall impact indicators.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Larry Bird All-Star Game statistics — appearances, minutes, and showcase performance totals.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
Larry Bird NBA transactions timeline — trades, signings, and team changes throughout the career.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
Larry Bird NBA salary history by season — contract earnings by year and team.
Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.
Acting film credits featuring Larry Bird — movies and on-screen basketball roles.
Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.
Compare Larry Bird to other NBA legends — statistical match by position, peak seasons, and career arc.
All-time peers with the closest playing profile.
