Larry Joe Bird is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, spearheading one of the NBA's most formidable frontcourts that included center Robert Parish and forward Kevin McHale. Due to chronic back problems, he retired as a player in 1992. Bird was voted to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996 and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. He served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000. In 2003, he assumed the role of president of basketball operations for the Pacers, which he currently holds.

Larry Bird

Acting Born December 7, 1956 West Baden Springs, Indiana, USA

Larry Joe Bird is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, spearheading one of the NBA's most formidable frontcourts that included center Robert Parish and forward Kevin McHale. Due to chronic back problems, he retired as a player in 1992. Bird was voted to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996 and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. He served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000. In 2003, he assumed the role of president of basketball operations for the Pacers, which he currently holds.

Known For

Futurama

Larry Bird (voice)

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

Self - Guest

Basketball: A Love Story

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The Last Dance

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Space Jam

Larry Bird

They Call Me Magic

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Shut Up and Dribble

Self (archive footage)

Bill Russell: Legend

Self - Boston Celtics 1979-92

Blue Chips

Larry Bird

Celtics City

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Jerry West: The Logo

Self (Archive Footage)

Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies

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