Larry Bird
Basketball player and coach
Played professional basketball in the NBA with the Boston Celtics from 1979 to 1992. Achieved great success as a forward and became a three-time NBA champion, winning titles in 1981, 1984, and 1986. Won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award three consecutive times from 1984 to 1986. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching and served as head coach for the Indiana Pacers, where he led the team to the NBA Finals in 2000. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. Renowned for exceptional shooting skills and basketball IQ.
Won three NBA championships with the Boston Celtics
Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
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