How Many Years Did Larry Bird Play In The Nba?
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How Many Years Did Larry Bird Play In The Nba?
bird played in the NBA for thirteen seasons, all with the Boston Celtics. He is a three-time NBA champion, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Early Life and Education
Larry Bird was born on December 7, 1956, in West Baden Springs, Indiana. His mother, Georgia, was a homemaker, and his father, Joe, was a mechanic. Bird was raised in nearby French Lick, where he played basketball for French Lick-West Baden High School. After high school, he attended Indiana State University, where he played on the school’s basketball team.
Birth and family
Larry Bird was born in West Baden Springs, Indiana, on December 7, 1956, the son of Georgia (née Bird) and Claude Joseph “Joe” Bird. He was raised in nearby French Lick, where his mother worked two jobs to support Larry and his five siblings. Bird has said that being poor as a child still motivates him “to this day”. Joe committed suicide about a year after Larry was born; it has been suggested that the death occurred because Claude Joseph was unable to deal with the guilt he felt over his wife’s extramarital affair.
Georgia and Joe were high school sweethearts; she attended Williston High School while he attended West Baden Springs High School.Bird received a scholarship to play college basketball for Indiana University, but he decided instead to play for Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball team. During his senior year at IUPUI during 1976–77, Bird led the nation in scoring with 30.3 points per game and earned first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press (AP), United Press International (UPI), The Sporting News (TSN), and Basketball Times.
High school career
Larry Bird began his high school career at West Baden High School in the 1970-71 season. He averaged 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. During his senior season, he led the team to a 30-3 record and a state championships. He was named Mr. Basketball of Indiana during his senior year. He was also named a McDonald’s All-American.
College Career
Larry Bird played college basketball at Indiana State University, where he led theSycamores to the 1979 NCAA Division I championship game. He was selected by the Boston Celtics with the sixth pick in the 1979 NBA draft. Bird immediately transformed the Celtics into a title contender, helping them improve their win total by 32 games in his rookie season. He played his entire professional career for Boston, winning three NBA championships and two NBA Finals MVP awards.
Indiana State University
Larry Bird played college basketball for Indiana State University, where he was named College Player of the Year in 1979. He joined the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) that year.
Professional Career
Larry Bird began his professional career with the Boston Celtics in the 1979-1980 season. He was drafted into the NBA after completing four years at Indiana State University, where he was named College Player of the Year in his final season. Bird played his entire professional career with the Celtics, winning three NBA championships and two NBA Finals MVP awards. He was named to the NBA All-Star team twelve times and was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player three times. He retired from the NBA in 1992.
Boston Celtics
Larry Bird played his entire professional career with the Boston Celtics, winning three NBA Championships, two NBA Finals MVP Awards, and three NBA MVP Awards. He is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Retirement
In 1992, after failing to achieve another NBA Finals victory, Bird announced his retirement from professional basketball. He finished his career with an average of 24.3 points per game, 10.0 rebounds per game, and 6.3 assists per game. In 1998, he was voted the greatest player in the history of the NBA in a poll of former players, coaches and members of the media. He was also named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996.
Legacy
Larry Bird was an American professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for his entire 13-year career. During his time with the Celtics, Bird won three NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP Awards, and three NBA MVP Awards. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Awards and accomplishments
In 1976, Bird was drafted sixth overall by the Boston Celtics. He did not sign with the team immediately, instead opting to stay in French Lick for another year, where he played basketball for his dad. The following year, he finally joined the Celtics.
During his time with the Celtics, Bird became one of the best players in the NBA. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1980, and went on to win MVP honors three times (1984, 1985, 1986). He also led the Celtics to three NBA championships (1981, 1984, 1986).
In retirement, Bird’s accomplishments have been honored by the NBA. He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history in 1996. In 1998, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
