Larry Bird

Larry Bird's contribution to the Boston Celtics

• He was a key player in winning three NBA championships.

• He was the coach of the team for a decade.

• He was the owner of the team.

• He was a cheerleader for the team.

Larry Bird's college basketball career

• He played for Indiana State University.

• He played for Duke University.

• He played for UCLA.

• He played for the University of Kentucky.

Larry Bird's role in the 1992 Olympics

• He was a player on the 'Dream Team'.

• He was a coach for the USA team.

• He was a commentator for the games.

• He was a referee in the basketball matches.

Larry Bird's rivalry with Magic Johnson

• It was one of the most famous rivalries in NBA history.

• They never played against each other.

• They were teammates in college.

• They were business partners.

Larry Bird's position on the basketball court

• Small forward and power forward

• Point guard

• Center

• Shooting guard

Larry Bird's impact on the NBA

• He helped popularize the NBA in the 1980s.

• He was the first player to dunk in a game.

• He was the first international player in the NBA.

• He was the tallest player in the NBA.

Larry Bird's nickname

• The Hick from French Lick

• Magic

• The King

• The Big Dipper

Larry Bird's career after retiring as a player

• He became a successful NBA coach and executive.

• He became a professional golfer.

• He became a television actor.

• He became a musician.

Larry Bird's influence on basketball strategy

• He was known for his exceptional shooting and passing skills.

• He invented the three-point line.

• He was known for his slam dunks.

• He was known for his defensive skills only.

Larry Bird's achievements in the NBA

• He won three consecutive MVP awards.

• He never won an MVP award.

• He only played one season in the NBA.

• He was never an All-Star.