The Boston Celtics icon named his former teammate as the "best passer" he had ever seen in his life, snubbing Los Angeles Lakers rival Magic Johnson.

Despite being one of the biggest stars of his era, Larry Bird found himself quietly unnerved by something entirely off the court — fame. The kind of fame that creeps in slowly at first, then all ...

Hall of Fame Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird lost one of the most important game balls in NBA history. The Hick From French Lick had the ball that was the one used in the last game ever played ...

Tim Legler recalls the surreal moment Larry Bird acknowledged his shot.

"I hate to say it, but if Larry Bird walked in the locker room and guaranteed a victory in that competition and I was sitting in the locker room, I probably would have had something to say back to ...

Larry Bird chose dignity over drama when he retired from the NBA in 1992. Unlike many stars who embraced farewell tours, Bird ...

Bird's back pain Even years after he left the hardwood, the pain didn't leave Larry. And day after day, there was an endless feeling of pain and discomfort.

NBA great Larry Bird once hesitated to spending $60,000 on a Mercedes even after earning roughly $20 million during his Boston Celtics days. The frugal stance—quietly delivered four decades ago ...

Larry Bird faced a tough decision on surgery after struggling in 1988.

"It could be a hassle sometimes" - Larry Bird confessed quickly gaining popularity in the 80s overwhelmed him at times originally appeared on Basketball Network. Despite being one of the biggest ...