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Larry Bird

The ultimate competitor who matched Magic's greatness from the opposite coast. Three championships, three MVPs, and a trash-talking genius that redefined the small forward position.

Origin
French Lick, Indiana
Position
Starter
LB

Team History

Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
1979–1992 · Starter
3× Champion · 3× MVP
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
1979–1992

The Athletic Record

Career Overview

24.3
PTS / GAME
10
REB / GAME
6.3
AST / GAME
49.6%
FG %

Championships

1981
Boston Celtics
NBA Championship
Boston Celtics
1984
Boston Celtics
NBA Championship
Boston Celtics
1986
Boston Celtics
NBA Championship
Boston Celtics

Career Statistics

897
GP
21,791
CAREER PTS
49.6%
FG %
88.6%
FT %
0.8
BLK / GAME
24.3
PTS / GAME
1.7
STL / GAME
6.3
AST / GAME

Over 13 seasons

Accolades & Honors

mvp
3×

NBA MVP

1984, 1985, 1986

finals mvp
2×

NBA Finals MVP

1984, 1986

all star
12×

NBA All-Star

all nba
10×

All-NBA Team

hall of fame

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

1998

Rank History

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