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Larry Bird, Indiana Pacers v. Sacramento Kings
In feet: 6’9”
In cm: 2.06 cm
Biography
| Biographical Information | Larry Bird |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Larry Joe Bird |
| Date of Birth | December 7, 1956 |
| Place of Birth | West Baden Springs, Indiana, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Former Professional Basketball Player, Coach, Executive |
| Height | 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) |
| Parents | Joe Bird (Father) |
| Georgia Bird (Mother) | |
| Siblings | Mark Bird (Brother) |
| College | Indiana State University |
| NBA Teams | Boston Celtics (1979-1992) |
| NBA Draft | 6th overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics |
| NBA Positions | Small Forward / Power Forward |
| Notable Achievements | – Three-time NBA Champion (1981, 1984, 1986) |
| – Two-time NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986) | |
| – Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player (1984, 1985, 1986) | |
| Career Highlights | – Known for his scoring ability, court vision, and basketball IQ |
| – Part of the legendary Celtics-Lakers rivalry in the 1980s | |
| – Member of the 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team (“Dream Team”) | |
| Coaching and Executive Roles | – Coached the Indiana Pacers (1997-2000) |
| – Worked in various front-office roles with the Pacers | |
| Awards and Honors | – Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1998) |
| – Named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team | |
| – Received numerous All-NBA Team and NBA All-Star selections |
Net worth
Larry Bird has an estimated net worth of $80 Million as of 2023, according to CAknowledge.
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