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As a student, our college was playing Larry's school. We heard they had a future all American on their team. During warm ups my roommate and I tried to guess which black player was larry. Man were we wrong, he beat us and set an arena scoring record! Peace from Northern Michigan
Nice man. Always love when the younger generations check out old school ball, especially larry legend. My grandfather took my dad and I to see Boston defeat Atlanta in game 5 of the semifinals in 1986. I saw 6 future hall of famers that night, Bird, McHale, Parrish, Walton, DJ, Dominique. We were about 5 rows back behind the score keeper table. One of my favorite memories
It could be argued that his senior year at Indiana State was his peak. Before he shattered the index finger on his right hand that he said he never had the same feel afterwards.
For those that think Larry Bird was not as good as he really was. This comment is for those whom never had the chance to see him play. Little know thing about Larry to those that never saw him play , he could effect the outcome of a game and never take a shot thats how devastating his passing skills were. Here is one thing that most fans (people) either don't know or try to ignore, prior to Larry joining the NBA there was no such thing as a three point line, that came in when Bird was starting his first year off in his NBA career. Just think about what would todays game be without the three point line or if the line was one foot farther out like it was when it was first introduced. Food for thought. At that time it was not about the individuals stats it was about the win. But if you need some stats here you go: Here are some of Larry Bird's notable career achievements and statistics: Three-time NBA champion (1981, 1984, 1986); Two-time NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986); Three-time NBA MVP (1984-86); 12-time NBA All-Star (1980-88, 1990-92); Nine-time All-NBA First Team (1980-88); All-NBA Second Team (1990); Three-time All-NBA Defensive Second Team (1982-84); NBA Rookie of the Year (1980); NBA All-Rookie Team (1980); Three-time NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1986-88); Career-high in points: 60 (March 12, 1985) -- tied for franchise record with Jayson Tatum; Named NBA Coach of the Year (1998); and Named NBA Executive of the Year (2012). Larry Bird, was the first player to accomplish the 50-40-90 achievement, and one of two players to achieve the feat in multiple seasons. Career averages: 24.3 points per game 10.0 rebounds per game 6.3 assists per game 88.6% free throw percentage 49.6% field goal percentage 37.6% 3-point percentage Now we can't forget that Bird famously played with two injured ankles and a notoriously cranky back that forced him to lay down on the floor during practice breaks. After season-ending foot surgery just six games into the 1988-89 season
Bottom line is “simply” getting the ball in the hoop. It doesn’t have to be flashy. It’s just that flashy is more fun to watch. Oscar Robertson was hella boring to watch! But he was HELLA effective!
Larry Bird was definitely quick. Go watch him run almost halfway across the court to steal the ball off Isiah Thomas. Watch him follow his own shot. Watch him run in from out of nowhere to get the rebound & mop up after Maxwell’s missed shot. “He’s too slow, he can’t jump” is nonsense that keeps getting repeated by those who can’t see out of their own eyes.
I lived in Indiana back then. A bunch of Indiana State's games were televised, so I watched a lot of those games. Great coaching, good supporting cast and a player that would become a legend. Good time to be a fan of the game.
Check out the newest video on my podcast channel PrimeTime Sports with Shermar the video is called Luka Doncic vs Larry Bird ua-cam.com/video/TAnm_qm1RJ4/v-deo.html
As a student, our college was playing Larry's school. We heard they had a future all American on their team. During warm ups my roommate and I tried to guess which black player was larry. Man were we wrong, he beat us and set an arena scoring record! Peace from Northern Michigan
Nice man. Always love when the younger generations check out old school ball, especially larry legend.
My grandfather took my dad and I to see Boston defeat Atlanta in game 5 of the semifinals in 1986. I saw 6 future hall of famers that night, Bird, McHale, Parrish, Walton, DJ, Dominique. We were about 5 rows back behind the score keeper table. One of my favorite memories
LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT 🐐 ☘️
No 3 point line! Larry was the OG unicorn! High IQ!
Imagine if there was a 3pt line.
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And Larry cleaned up his teammates misses over and over. Because, he had to.
Just watching Bird playing against other college kids seems unfair.
It could be argued that his senior year at Indiana State was his peak. Before he shattered the index finger on his right hand that he said he never had the same feel afterwards.
Larry taking a mid major undefeated to the ncaa championship.. stop to really think about that.
For those that think Larry Bird was not as good as he really was. This comment is for those whom never had the chance to see him play.
Little know thing about Larry to those that never saw him play , he could effect the outcome of a game and never take a shot thats how devastating his passing skills were. Here is one thing that most fans (people) either don't know or try to ignore, prior to Larry joining the NBA there was no such thing as a three point line, that came in when Bird was starting his first year off in his NBA career. Just think about what would todays game be without the three point line or if the line was one foot farther out like it was when it was first introduced. Food for thought.
At that time it was not about the individuals stats it was about the win. But if you need some stats here you go:
Here are some of Larry Bird's notable career achievements and statistics:
Three-time NBA champion (1981, 1984, 1986); Two-time NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986); Three-time NBA MVP (1984-86); 12-time NBA All-Star (1980-88, 1990-92); Nine-time All-NBA First Team (1980-88);
All-NBA Second Team (1990); Three-time All-NBA Defensive Second Team (1982-84); NBA Rookie of the Year (1980); NBA All-Rookie Team (1980); Three-time NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1986-88);
Career-high in points: 60 (March 12, 1985) -- tied for franchise record with Jayson Tatum; Named NBA Coach of the Year (1998); and Named NBA Executive of the Year (2012).
Larry Bird, was the first player to accomplish the 50-40-90 achievement, and one of two players to achieve the feat in multiple seasons.
Career averages:
24.3 points per game
10.0 rebounds per game
6.3 assists per game
88.6% free throw percentage
49.6% field goal percentage
37.6% 3-point percentage
Now we can't forget that Bird famously played with two injured ankles and a notoriously cranky back that forced him to lay down on the floor during practice breaks. After season-ending foot surgery just six games into the 1988-89 season
If you haven't seen the college Goat. Look at Pete Maravich 44.2 ppg no 3 point line and only played 3 years!!!
Different rules, boy. Amateur and the pro
Bottom line is “simply” getting the ball in the hoop.
It doesn’t have to be flashy. It’s just that flashy is more fun to watch.
Oscar Robertson was hella boring to watch! But he was HELLA effective!
Larry Bird was definitely quick. Go watch him run almost halfway across the court to steal the ball off Isiah Thomas. Watch him follow his own shot. Watch him run in from out of nowhere to get the rebound & mop up after Maxwell’s missed shot. “He’s too slow, he can’t jump” is nonsense that keeps getting repeated by those who can’t see out of their own eyes.
I lived in Indiana back then. A bunch of Indiana State's games were televised, so I watched a lot of those games. Great coaching, good supporting cast and a player that would become a legend. Good time to be a fan of the game.