At 6'9," Larry Legend became one of the first tall players who could knock it down from the outside. Apart from shooting, Bird also developed his playmaking skills and timing. He went on to become one ...

T he legendary Larry Bird was unique in many ways. Unlike other NBA stars, he preferred to live a simple and modest life. In fact, Larry Legend had always been open to being a garbage man once again ...

Larry Bird waves at the crowd gathered Thursday, May 30, 2024, for the grand opening ceremony of the Larry Bird Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana.

His career averages were 18.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point range in 1,389 games (all with Indiana).

Larry Bird waves at the crowd gathered Thursday, May 30, 2024, for the grand opening ceremony of the Larry Bird Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana.

The early years were rocky, marred by the Malice at the Palace in 2004 and some roster instability. But Bird kept finding ways to keep Indiana competitive, even in a small market and against slim ...

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) Indiana State University will be welcoming back basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird in November for the dedication of a 15-foot-tall bronze statue of him outside the campus ...

INDIANAPOLIS — David Morway resigned Tuesday as general manager of the Indiana Pacers amid reports that Larry Bird is on the way out, too. Morway was hired by the Pacers in 1999 and had been GM ...

Following his playing career, Bird was the head coach of the Indiana Pacers for three seasons. He went 147-67 in 214 games. The reached the NBA Finals during the 2000 season.