But before the sold-out arenas and the fame, Bird had to survive a brutal childhood in French Lick. His family of eight lived ...

Thompson, who hails from the Bahamas, was the first-overall pick of the 1978 draft, even going ahead of Larry Bird. However, ...

The 1992 Olympics featured NBA players for the first time, and the Team USA squad included superstars like Michael Jordan, ...

Larry Bird has maintained an enigmatic aura, especially after his coaching retirement. While many of Larry Bird’s basketball ...

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird was known for his great passing and shooting, but one hidden side of his game is not ...

"That kid is pretty good" - Larry Bird opened up about admiring Eminem and his music originally appeared on Basketball Network. As one of the greatest players of his time, the great Larry Bird ...

INDIANAPOLIS — There's a new book out on Larry Bird, but "As If By Magic" doesn't just focus on his legendary NBA career. Author Randy Mills gives readers an insight on Larry's high school days. When ...

Grew up in the town of French Lick, Indiana. Nicknamed the “Hick from French Lick” and “Larry Legend.” Wore the number 33 on his basketball jersey in high school, college and with the Boston Celtics.

Bird’s 2004 critique: Larry Bird said modern NBA players take things more personally and show more ego compared to his playing days. Influence of entourages: Bird blamed some attitude changes on ...

Larry Bird averaged an incredible 30 points and 20 rebounds in his senior season at Springs Valley High. Bird's older brother Mark was a major influence on him becoming No. 33, the basketball ...