[50][51], 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.
[18][19] Indiana State lost the game 75–64, with Bird scoring 19 points but making only 7 of 21 shots. After leading the Celtics to a 29–5 start to the 1990–91 season, Bird missed 22 games due to a compressed nerve root in his back, a condition that would eventually lead to his retirement. Wilkins remarked, "The basket was like a well. [10] Bird has said that being poor as a child still motivates him "to this day". The first regular season game between the Celtics and the Lakers in the 1987–88 season proved to be a classic with Magic Johnson banking in an off balance shot from near the three-point line at the buzzer for a 115–114 Lakers win at Boston Garden. [35] Boston fell behind 3–1 to start the series but won the next three games to advance to the Finals against the Houston Rockets,[36] winning in six games and earning Bird his first championship. Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird’s college-age son could be in a world of trouble if a nasty batch of allegations about the 21-year-old are true. Following Bird's departure, the Celtics promptly retired his jersey number 33. 2", "Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics Box Score, December 9, 1984", "Relive the Moment: Larry Bird Easily Wins Inaugural 3-Point Contest After Asking Field Who Would Finish Second", "Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics Box Score, November 27, 1985", "Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks Box Score, March 10, 1986", "Larry Legend – Bird wins third straight MVP", "Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics Box Score, June 8, 1986", "Converse Commercial (1986) with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson", "Dream Team a star-studded sight to behold for gazers on, off court", "The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Hall of Famers", "10 reasons we still love Larry Bird on his 60th birthday", "PRO BASKETBALL; A Bashful Larry Bird Joins Hall Of Fame", "The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – Hall of Famers", "1992 Dream Team Inducted into Hall of Fame", "Who's The Best Small Forward Of All Time: Larry Bird Or LeBron James?
[69] While he was relatively slow, Bird displayed a knack for anticipating the moves of his opponent, making him a strong team defender. After retiring as a player, Bird served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000. After retiring from a playing career, he served as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000. [35] He averaged 21.9 points, 14 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 2.3 steals per game for the postseason and 15.3 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 7 assists per game for the Finals. Moment mother is caught on CCTV giving birth in the street... Crocheting couple on causing internet outage during pandemic, Scotland releases chilling anti-Covid ad to foster distancing, Suspected fly-tipper in Dorset kicks man in confrontation, Trump booed while paying respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Staggering moment defendant escapes court hearing in Ohio, Harry and Meghan urge Americans to 'reject hate speech' and vote, Footage shows moment two inmates allegedly attack prison officer, Police cordon off scene of knife attack near former Charlie Hebdo HQ, LBC: Sadiq Khan reacts to Croydon police officer shooting, Croydon: Aerial footage shows centre where police officer was shot, Man in Mexico gets swept onto rocks while doing clip for TIkTok, 'We're in your corner': Meghan sends message to AGT finalist. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. ", "LeBron James: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Julius Erving Are 3 Best Players Ever", "Who Has Made The Most NBA All-Star Game Appearances of All-Time", "NBA MVP award: Steph Curry on list of multiple-time winners", Sporting News: James Harden joins exclusive group with third MVP runner-up finish, "Who is the most clutch player in NBA history?
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [32][33][34] Behind Bird's leadership and Boston's upgraded roster, the Celtics again advanced to the Conference Finals for a rematch with the 76ers. SNOW hits the North and temperatures plunge to -5C as Boris's 10pm Covid curbs... Who'll bail out Boris?