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
Larry Bird biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among 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.
Larry Bird quick facts — Height 6'9. 24.3 PPG career average. Championship years: 1981, 1984, 1986.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Larry Bird awards and honors — Championship years: 1981, 1984, 1986.
Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.
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Larry Bird career statistics summary — 24.3 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Larry Bird career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Larry Bird advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Larry Bird playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Larry Bird All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
Larry Bird NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about Larry Bird — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
Larry Bird averaged 24.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists per game in the regular season.
Larry Bird salary history — Career salary $25,870,000.
Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.
Larry Bird filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.
Players similar to Larry Bird — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
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