"Larry had told the world he was not coming out" - Former Boston GM reveals how Boston outsmarted the NBA to secure Larry ...

"I did not shake Larry Bird's hand for 13 years" - Dominique Wilkins on how intense his rivalry with Larry Bird was ...

"People tell me I'm Black on the inside and White on the outside" - Larry Bird on why he never cared about the "white men can ...

Former Pacers executive Larry Bird looked back at how he assessed Paul George and the other college player he wanted to draft ...

Cedric Maxwell reflected on being overshadowed by Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, despite his key role in the Celtics’ ...

"You don't belong in this league, Homes" - Dominique Wilkins recalls when a trash-talking Larry Bird broke his confidence ...

It didn't take long for that internal realization to become visible to everyone else. In his rookie year, Bird averaged 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

Boston Celtics great Larry Bird has held the title for the longest of time. When it comes to white players in the NBA, he is generally regarded as the best in h ...

Magic Johnson was confident he’d elevate his game after winning Finals MVP as a rookie, predicting growth thanks to knowing ...

Larry Bird established himself as a basketball legend through both his deadly shooting and his sharp tongue. The only thing ‘the Hick from French Lick’ loved more than putting up points… ...

He averaged 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists in his rookie campaign and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year. The Celtics were back in business. And Larry was already reshaping the league.

"People don't know how strong that guy is" - Kevin McHale on Larry Bird's most underrated trait as a player originally ...