Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird was feeling the wear and tear of playing professional basketball by the 1986–87 NBA season.

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped define basketball in the 1980s, their rivalry driving the NBA into the mainstream. Although many saw them as evenly matched, Bird believes Johnson came out ahead.

Larry Bird was never fond of basketball souvenirs or memorabilia, including game balls. However, in 1999, the legendary forward revealed that he coveted one game ball used in Game 6 of the 1986 NBA ...

After winning the 1984 NBA title, the Boston Celtics were hoping to repeat their success in 1985. They seemed well on their way towards that, especially after their lopsided 148-114 Game 1 win over ...

Larry Bird is certainly one of the NBA’s most humble stars. The Boston Celtics legend, who dominated the league in the 1980s, ...

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s rivalry is regarded as one of the best in basketball history. It all started in college when Johnson’s Michigan State team and Bird’s Indiana State team faced off in the ...

PHILADELPHIA — Last week, after the Boston Celtics’ final road game before the All-Star break, Jayson Tatum sat in front of his locker in Miami and debated the best player in his franchise’s history.

Larry Bird, who entered the coaching scene with the Indiana Pacers when Allen was just starting to get in his groove with the ...

Here’s a look at the life of NBA Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird. Personal Birth date: December 7, 1956 Birth place: West Baden, Indiana Birth name: Larry Joe Bird Father: Joe Bird Mother: Georgia ...

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are parts of arguably the greatest basketball rivalry we’ve ever seen. The two Hall-of-Famers had intertwining careers that led to them first meeting in the national ...

Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) in action against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images / RVR Photos-Imagn Images ...