On Oct. 12, 1979, the Boston Celtics franchise and the NBA as a whole were changed forever. C's legend Larry Bird made his much-anticipated debut that Friday afternoon at Boston Garden.

"I followed his whole career" - Larry Bird wished he played with Olympic GOAT Oscar Schmidt in the NBA originally appeared on ...

Larry Bird’s place in NBA history has always sparked heated debate among fans and players. Some argue he belongs in the top ...

Wrapping up his final year in college, Bird debuted in the 1979-80 season. Named ROTY in 1980, Bird put the league on notice, making the All-NBA First Team and the All-Star Game in the same year. He ...

Bird’s 19 points in the 1982 NBA All-Star Game, including 12 of the East’s last 15, earned him the game’s MVP trophy. It wasn’t until 1983-84, however, that the Celtics returned to the NBA ...

Larry Legend was an All-Star 12 times and made the All-NBA First Team nine times. Also, he was in “Space Jam.” Bird and Magic may have saved the NBA in the ‘80s, and Bird took the Pacers to ...

Back In The Day NBA, May 17, 1992: Boston Celtics Legend Larry Bird Plays Final Game In Loss To Cleveland Cavs In East Semis Plagued by back problems, Larry Bird had just 12 points in Game 7 loss ...

NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird doesn't act like most of the players from the past. He actually has appreciation for today's game. While speaking during NBA All-Star weekend, Bird showed his respect ...

In this episode of NBA Flashback, we go back to March 12, 1985 and relive the night the Larry Bird scored a career-high and Boston Celtics-record 60 points in a win against the Atlanta Hawks. We talk ...

Bird, who is No. 7 on The Athletic ’s NBA 75 list, is very much a product of this unusual place, a small town nestled in the southern Indiana hills, known for years for its natural hot springs ...

While still finding his footing in The Association, the young star soon ran into Bird, who handed him an eye-opening 'welcome to the NBA moment'. Speaking in 2021, Kemp recalled of their first ...