Larry Bird is one of the best 15 players in NBA history.
The Basketball Hall of Famer last played in the league during the 1991-92 season.
Boston Celtics Send Birthday Love To Larry Bird
Bird spent all 13 seasons of his career playing for the Boston Celtics.
He recently celebrated his 69th birthday.
One person who showed love to Bird was the Celtics.
Their First Post (on December 7): “Happy birthday Larry ☘️🎂🎉”
Their Second Post (on December 7): “He’s Larry Legend for a reason ☘️ ✅ 3x NBA Champion ✅ 2x Finals MVP ✅ 3x MVP ✅ 12x All-Star ✅ 1982 All-Star MVP ✅ 10x All-NBA (9x First Team) ✅ 3x All-Defense ✅ 1980 Rookie of the Year ✅ 3X Three-Point Contest Champion”
Bird was the sixth pick in the 1978 NBA Draft out of Indiana State.
He didn’t play his rookie season until 1979-80 (and immediately became an All-Star).
Many fans reacted to the post from the Celtics:
@NBABoards: “Absolute legend. People really forgot how good he was.”
@JustinSalopek: “Not enough is made of Larry being a 3x All NBA Defensive 2nd Team Selection. I’ve won TONS of bets on that one from people who never thought he played defense at all aside from ONE steal in the playoffs. 🤣🤣🤣”
@Mr8142: “Coach of the year and Executive of the Year as well”
@LC_Recruiting: “Young bucks do your research! Will literally tell you what he’s going to do on the court and you couldn’t do a damn thing about it.”
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Bird had career averages of 24.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range in 897 games.
He led the Celtics to three NBA Championships.
Many credit Bird (and Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson) for the incredible growth of the NBA.
Via NBA History (on December 7): “Join us in wishing a Happy 69th Birthday to 12x #NBAAllStar, 3x NBA Champion, 3x NBA MVP, 2x NBA Finals MVP and 75th Anniversary Team member, Larry Bird! #NBABDAY”
At one point, Bird won three MVP awards in a row.
He also averaged at least 20 points per contest in 11 out of his 13 seasons as a pro.
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As for the current Celtics, they last won a title during the 2024 season.
They are currently the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-9 record in 24 games.
On Thursday night, the Celtics will play the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin.
