At least partially as a result of this, he experienced back problems for the remainder of his career.On November 27, 1985, Bird recorded 47 points to go along with 12 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in a 132–124 win over the Detroit Pistons.With averages of 25.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists, and 2 steals per game, Bird became just the third player in NBA history to win three consecutive MVP Awards.The '86 Celtics are commonly ranked as one of the greatest basketball teams of all-time, with the Throughout the 1980s, contests between the Celtics and the Lakers—both during the regular season and in the Finals—attracted enormous television audiences. Following an attempted reconciliation, Bird and Condra had a daughter, Corrie, in 1977.Bird married Dinah Mattingly in 1989. The team improved its win total by 32 games from the With averages of 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game for the On December 9, 1984, Bird recorded 48 points to go along with 14 rebounds and 5 assists in a 128-127 win over the Atlanta Hawks.In the summer of 1985, Larry injured his back shoveling crushed rock to create a driveway at his mother's house. They have two adopted children, Conner and Mariah. In Game 7 of the 1988 Eastern Conference semifinals against the On August 18, 1992, Bird announced his retirement. Larry, there will never, ever be another Larry Bird. Doubleday, pp. "Bird, Larry (1989), Drive: The Story of My Life. Nicknamed "The Hick from French Lick", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. After retiring as a player, Bird served as head coach of the Larry used basketball as an escape from his family troubles, starring for Bird's youngest brother, Eddie Bird, also played basketball at Indiana State University.In his rookie season (1979–1980), Bird immediately transformed the Celtics into a title contender. You said there will be another Larry Bird. 39–40. Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Following Bird's departure, the Celtics promptly retired his jersey number 33. Bird had an average of 10.0 rebounds per game for his career and 6.3 assists.Bird was widely considered one of Red Auerbach's favorite players.
The first regular season game between the Celtics and the Lakers in the 1987–88 season proved to be a classic with Despite the intensity of their rivalry, Bird and Johnson became friends off the court. Bird has been described as one of the greatest basketball players and greatest shooters of all time.Bird scored 24.3 points per game in his career on a .496 field goal percentage, an .886 free throw percentage, and a 37.6 percentage on three-point shots.
Johnson appeared at Bird's retirement ceremony on February 4, 1993 and emotionally described Bird as a "friend forever".The 1987–1988 season was the highest-scoring season of Bird's career. Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Their friendship blossomed when the two players worked together to film the Converse commercial, which depicted them as archenemies. He considered Bird to be the greatest basketball player of all time.The Celtics employed Bird as a special assistant in the team's front office from 1992 until 1997.In 2003, Bird was hired as the Pacers' president of basketball operations.In 1975, Bird married Janet Condra. They remained married for less than a year. "Larry, you only told me one lie.