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Bird was born in West Baden Springs, Indiana, grew up in the adjacent town of French Lick, and was a star high school player. He originally enrolled at Indiana University, but left before the team's first game. He eventually ended up at Indiana State University. He led the ISU Sycamores to the NCAA championship game in 1979, only to lose to the Michigan State University Spartans, led by Magic Johnson. Twenty-five years later, the 1979 NCAA championship game between Michigan State and Indiana State is still the most watched college basketball game ever. Bird won the Naismith and Wooden awards, given to the year's top male college basketball player.
Bird, a 6' 9" (206 cm) forward, was prolific at virtually all aspects of the game. He was one of the league's most accurate shooters, usually finishing among the top 3-point shooters as well as among the top free-throw shooters. He won the All-Star Game's 3-point competition three times. His career average was 24.3 points per game, with a high of 29.9 points per game in the 1987-88 season. Bird was a great positional rebounder, averaging 10.0 rebounds. He was also known as an excellent passer, averaging 6.4 assists, high for a forward. He was even a strong defensive player, making the All-Defensive Second team three times and ending his career eighth overall in total steals. Bird was a three-time league MVP, an all-star many times, and All-Star Game MVP in 1982. He won three NBA titles: in 1981, 1984, and 1986. Bird was also notable as by far the best white player of his era, during an era when the NBA was completely dominated by African-American players and there was some doubt that white players would play at the very highest levels again.
When the NBA imposed a salary capIn sports, a salary cap is a limit on the amount of money a team can spend on player salaries, either as a per-player limit or a total limit for the team's roster (or both). Several sports leagues have made salary caps mandatory, both as a method of keepi, a special provision was made allowing teams to exceed it in order to retain a player already on the roster was made and became known as the "Larry Bird Rule".
Bird announced his retirement on August 18August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 135 days remaining. Events 293 BC Oldest known Roman temple to Venus founded, institution of Vinalia Rustica begins. 1587 Virginia Dare, granddaughter of Gov, 19921992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday. Events January January The Internet Society is formed. January 1 Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Perez de Cuellar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-General January 1 George H. Bush becomes the fi, after helping win the OlympicOlympic Flame from Olympia to the opening ceremony. The Olympic Games or Olympics are an international multi-sport event taking place every fourth year. Originally held in ancient Greece, they were revived by a French nobleman, Pierre Fredy, Baron de Coub gold medal in BarcelonaCoat of arms of Barcelona Flag of Barcelona Barcelona within Barcelones Population ( 2003)1,582,738 Area100'4 Km2 Population density ( 2001)15,764/Km2 Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, an autonomous region in northeastern Spain (41º 23' N, 2º 11' E)., where he was part of the so-called Dream TeamAlternative meaning: Dream Team The Dream Team was the unofficial nickname of the United States men's basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. This team is generally regarded as the single greatest collection of ta.
After retiring, Bird was admitted to the Basketball Hall of FameThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors players who have shown extreme skill at basketball, all-time great coaches and referees, and other major contributors to the game. A few entire teams have been inducted as well, including the Buffalo Ge. His jersey number, 33, was retired by the Celtics. He was also named to the NBA's "50 Greatest Players" list, in 1996. The Celtic frontcourt (center and two forwards) of Robert Parish , Kevin McHaleKevin Edward McHale (born December 19, 1957 in Hibbing, Minnesota) is a former NBA basketball player. McHale grew up in Hibbing and attended high school there. At Hibbing High School, McHale was part of the team that won the 1976 AA Minnesota State Champi and Bird may have been the best in NBA history.
He began a new basketball career as the coach of the Indiana Pacers at the start of the 1997-1998 season, and he was named the NBA Coach of the Year for that season. He led the team to three straight Eastern Conference finals appearances and one trip to the NBA Finals in 2000.
He stepped down as Pacers coach shortly after the end of the 2000 season. He pushed for the hiring of his assistant and friend Rick Carlisle as his replacement, but the job eventually went to Isiah Thomas.
In 2003, he returned to the Pacers as President of Basketball Operations. One of his first moves in his new capacity was to fire Thomas and hire Carlisle to coach the team.
| 1992 Olympic Champions Men's Basketball – " Dream Team" |
| Charles Barkley | Larry Bird | Clyde Drexler | Patrick Ewing | Magic Johnson | Michael Jordan | Christian Laettner | Karl Malone | Chris Mullin | Scottie Pippen | David Robinson | John Stockton |
| Coach Chuck Daly |
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