larry bird

     

As head coach, he puts the Indiana Pacers through their paces

Trivia about larry bird

  • Co-captains of the 1992 Olympic basketball "Dream Team" were Magic Johnson & this Celtics star
  • In his first year as a coach, this former Celtic led the Pacers to their best NBA record ever
  • Indiana Pacers, 1997-2000
  • Sports fans said bye bye to this Boston Celtic who retired after 13 seasons
  • The middle name of this Hall of Fame Celtics player & ex-Pacers coach is not Joseph, just Joe
  • In May 1997 this former Celtics star returned to his home state to become coach of the Indiana Pacers
  • This forward from French Lick, Indiana was NBA MVP 3 times in the 1980s
  • In 2000 this former Celtics player coached the Indiana Pacers to the NBA finals
  • Just part of his resume: College Player of the Year, NBA Rookie of the Year, 9-time All-NBA First Team, 3 straight MVPs
  • In the 1980s this Boston Celtics forward became only the third NBA player to win 3 straight MVP awards
  • Now coach of the Pacers, this legendary Celtic was enshrined in the NBA Hall of Fame October 2, 1998
  • Boston CelticsNo. 33
  • This French Lick fave starred for Indiana State and coached the Indiana Pacers to the playoffs
  • Boston Celtics no. 33
  • Indiana State's career scoring leader, he was the 1997-98 NBA Coach of the Year while with the Pacers
  • This legend hit the rafters in 1993
  • Before a 3-point contest, this Celtic & 1986 MVP asked, "Which one of you guys is finishing 2nd?"; he backed it up & won
  • In 1979 this Indiana State star was College Player of the Year, but Magic Johnson was the NBA's No. 1 draft pick
  • "Larry Legend"