When the game was ours provides an intimate look into the evolution of the relationship between larry bird and earvin magic johnson. Birds basketball hall of fame enshrinement speech duration. A stainedglass style tribute to the larry joe bird aka larry legend aka the hick from french lick aka the basketball jesus. Bird was a much better rebounder, at 69 he averaged 10 rpg, 4 more than jordans career number. I like the boston teams and dislike anyone who battles them, i pretend to be smarter than every gm, i think christmas should be changed to larry birds birthdaywhich made isiah a natural foil for me. December 7, 1956 west baden, indiana american basketball player and coach.
It seems that boston celtics big man tacko fall is spending his time in quarantine reading some classic books. Percentage wise he was good but not exactly surgical. Boston celtics forward larry bird could have sworn the individual who dropped a. Mar 01, 1985 the book im going to talk about today is bird written by larry bird and john bischoff this book is about larry byrd and everything he knows about basketball things such as defense, rebounding and passing. We were both there to make basketball more fun to follow. Larry bird is the greatest of alltime the grueling truth. Larry bird was the greatest forward ever to play the game of basketball. Magic johnson was one of the best rivalries in sports. In 1978, he was selected by the boston celtics with the 6th overall pick in round but did not sign with the celtics. The day larry bird said, its just god disguised as michael jordan. Best basketball movies to watch while the nba season is halted by the coronavirus.
Larry bird played basketball for indiana university for three years. The rockets took game 5 in houston to send the series back to boston, but they werent prepared for larry bird, whose magnificent performance in game 6 29 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists helped the cs earn a 11497 win and clinch their 16th nba championship. Basketball player larry bird grit and discipline helped him lead championship teams. Arguably the greatest allaround player the game has ever known, he led the boston celtics from the basement to three world championships, collecting three nba most valuable player awards along the way. I coach girls basketball in my town and often refer to the greatness of larry bird and why i love him. If shuttlesworth can convince his son jesus to attend the governors alma mater and play. Free download or read online when the game was ours pdf epub book.
His shooting, passing, and court savvy thrilled both basketball purists and the casual nba fan. With all the greatest of alltime debates going on today, my question is why do people forget larry bird when the debate is raging. The day larry bird said, its just god disguised as michael. Along the way, he watched free agency transform from something rarely discussed to practically a yearround conversation with his own name one of the talking points and the 3. Larry bird s place in nba history stretches from the record book to the rule book. Larry bird set basketball trading cards for sale ebay. And it all came to a head on june 12, 1984, at boston garden. He provides some personal thoughts on the game and i quite like the photos used in it. Along the way, he watched free agency transform from something rarely discussed to practically a yearround conversation with his own name one of the talking points and the 3point. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest forwards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketballs premier forwards, larry bird. Plain and simple, bird one of the best by larry schwartz special to when i played, larry bird was the only one i feared. Bill simmons is a columnist for page 2 and espn the magazine, and hes a writer for jimmy kimmel live. Larry bird basketball vintage sports magazines for sale ebay. The slate of celtics classics begins friday, march 20 with kemba walkers first game at.
Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. Rick pitino was shooting 3pointers all the time and i go jesus christ. Larry joe bird born december 7, 1956 is an american former professional basketball player, coach and executive in the national basketball association nba. I make the girls read articles about him and his hard work and dedication to be great. Larry bird is one of the most famous basketball players of all time. Here is a mixtape recapping some of larry birds career in the nba. This was the last of three seasons when star were the only manufacturer of nba cards. Enjoy these times the great larry bird was just a ruthless. Larry bird talks about michael jordans 63 points versus. Larry bird has been the boston celtics star player since 1979 and led the team to its sixteenth nba championship in 1986.
He thought we were both entertainers, for lack of a better word. Theres only one location where the nba season can be. John bischoff is a freelance writer and project director for the phoenix projects. If nba season resumes after coronavirus outbreak, players. I can remember watching kentucky play and rick pitino was shooting 3pointers all the time and i go jesus. Jun 22, 2019 larry bird s place in nba history stretches from the record book to the rule book. Space jam stars michael jordan, who is enlisted by the looney tunes to help them win their freedom in a basketball match. The nba is the premier professional basketball league in. Basketball card values 1990 nba hoops collect a book 17294. The final time larry bird played basketball, he hit the. To understand basketball, you have to understand larry bird.
Investors business daily larry bird was a high school sophomore when he discovered how he wanted to spend. Bird gives a lot of advice, which unlike many basketball guides youd foolish to follow. This is a story no one has ever heard, but the last time larry played basketball was, i believe, the 2000 season. He was a great allaround shooter one of the greatest, but not a three point specialist. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 340 pages and is available in hardcover format. I love basketball basketball legends basketball players celtics basketball basketball shoes basketball pictures lakers celtics boston celtics lakers vs. Fans of professional basketball may know that 197980 was not only bird s rookie season, it was also the first year of the threepoint line, which at 239 is quite a distance to hurl a basketball with either form or accuracy. Nbc sports bostons classic celtics series continues friday night with an alltimer. This one is kind of like the sequel or epilogue to drive. His anecdotes of popular culture television and movies, in bill simmons knows a lot about the game of basketball.
Larry continued to shoot his way further from the basket until he was at the 3point line. Larry bird is the author of when the game was ours 4. With all kinds of locations being tossed around for a possible return of the nba in a singlesite playoff tournament after the coronavirus crisis eases las vegas, the bahamas, orlando, hawaii, louisville, and atlantic city have been reported, chris mannix of sports illustrated thinks only one place makes sense. Few players have left a mark on 1980s professional basketball like larry bird, the famous forward for the boston celtics. Larry joe bird born december 7, 1956 is an american former professional basketball player, former coach, and former executive who most recently served as president of basketball operations for the indiana pacers in the national basketball association nba. If shuttlesworth can convince his son jesus to attend the governors alma. An apostle of basketball jesus larry bird espn april 25, 2003 by bill simmons posted on 04252003 4. Fall is spending his time in quarantine reading some classic books. May 05, 2009 there is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the nba. This twodisc documentary looks at his impressive career, his humble beginnings in french lick, in, and offers extensive game footage.
Basketball player larry bird grit and discipline helped him. Many basketball experts consider larry bird among the greatest allaround players in the history of basketball. The day larry bird said, its just god disguised as. After retiring from the basketball, bird became the head coach of the indiana pacers, where he also experienced great. Bird, along with magic johnson, saved the nba and i think that there is little doubt that if it wasnt for larry and magic, michael jordan could never have achieved the level of fame he ultimately did. The inspiring story of one of basketball s greatest forwards basketball biography books clayton geoffreys on. For seasons with the boston celtics, from 197980 through 199192, bird personified hustle, consistency and excellence in all areas of play as a scorer, a passer, a rebounder, a defender. Mumbai, india twentyseven years after larry bird, magic johnson, michael jordan and the dream team made the world fall in love with the game of basketball in 1992, india showed its adoration for the boston celtics great during the first nba india games last week. Larry bird was a professional basketball player, coach, olympian, and television personality best known for his historic run with the boston celtics in the 1980s. Bird was a better passer than jordan, the best passing forward of alltime. Stern when bird retired due to a painful back condition. One of the very first one of one cards for bird, and a lot more have been produced in recent years. Larry bird, the nbas most valuable player for the three years 19841986 and the boston celtics star since 1979, shares his insights on one of americas favorite games.
He and i and a couple of the older veteran guys on our team with indiana took on. There was a dare from a coach, a field filled to the brim, a nearly ruined nba career and bird walking away from baseball. May 20, 2016 nba hall of famer and indiana pacers president larry bird said the current era of professional basketball might be the games greatest. Our online boston celtics trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top boston celtics quizzes. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by larry bird. Album stadium arcadium special edition writers john frusciante, flea, chad smith, anthony kiedis.
Larry bird basketball jesus ultimate highlight reel. The book does a great job telling the story of how two men became bitter rivals and eventually close friends. The baddest man ever to shoot a basketball nba legends. On march 12, 1985, larry bird had one of the best performances of his career, dropping 60 points on the atlanta hawks. Larry bird has helped define the way a generation of basketball fans has come to view and appreciate the nba, said commissioner david j. Larry bird was inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in 1998. Espn classic plain and simple, bird one of the best. Nicknamed the hick from french lick, bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Relive celtics legend larry bird epic 60point game with these.
Three pointers werent really the main part of bird s game, hed hit them on occasion but never in quantity. If you enjoy reading autobiographies, then the book drive. Larry bird career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. In one of the better chapters of the book, larry explains the difficulties with his back. When larry bird joined the celtics in 1979, i was just nine years old, dreaming about playing for the hometown team some day. If shuttlesworth can convince his son jesus to attend the governors alma mater and play college basketball there, then hell receive a shortened jail sentence. Fans of professional basketball may know that 197980 was not only birds rookie season, it was also the first year of the threepoint line, which at 239 is quite a distance to hurl a basketball with either form or accuracy. The main characters of this sports and games, sports story are. Every college basketball player dreamed about playing in the tournament. Bird watching by larry bird with jackie macmullan if jackie mac teams up with larry bird on a book, im reading it. Maybe larry bird wasnt a hero, but he sure as hell seemed like it.
Discount prices on books by larry bird, including titles like basketball legends 2018 calendar english, german and french edition. The celtics cards were available in green and white versions. He was the fourth of joe and georgia bird s six children. Nba larry bird vintage and throwback jerseys, dream team gear and larry bird memorabilia is all at the official online store of the nba. This years winner was larry joe birdas in basketball jesus, 12time all star, 3time nba champion, dream team member, and 1981. Arguably the greatest allaround player the game has ever known, he led the boston celtics from the. He famously retired from the nba at his peak when he revealed that he was hivpositive in 1991, and he later went on to become an extremely successful entrepreneur. Larry birds game and the emotion he created in boston was palpable. Larry bird jerseys, larry bird dream team gear larry bird. Enjoy these times the great larry bird was just a. Larry bird and the power of repetition the gospel side.
His year pro career was storied, with three world titles and three league mvp awards. Nicknamed larry legend, bird led his teammates to multiple divisional titles and nba championships. But as every fan knows, larry bird doesnt just play basketballhe wins. Get the best deals on larry bird set basketball trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. I really enjoyed this book because basketball is easily my favorite sport, and i love filling my brain with more information about the game. Once every generation or so, a player comes along who can truly be called a superstar. Bird on magic, free agency and shooting 3s larry bird s place in nba history stretches from the record book to the rule book. With no boston celtics games on the docket for a while, nbc sports boston will give fans their fix of cs action with some of their most memorable games in recent history. The story of my life by larry bird is a great option for you. Bird was a much better shooter, bird shot 40% from the 3pt line, jordan 30%. On playing and coaching the game i love larry bird, jackie.
Bird s basketball hall of fame enshrinement speech duration. Bird attended springs valley high school in french lick and was a key component of the schools basketball team, becoming its alltime leading scorer by the time he graduated in 1974. A hall of fame player later became a successful coach and team executive. For news, stories, highlights and more, go to our official website at h. Larry bird the baddest man ever to shoot a basketball nba legends duration. His accolades are numerous, including making 12 nba allstar teams, winning three nba championships with the celtics, three mvp awards, and two finals mvps. Larry bird had a profound impact on the boston celtics franchise throughout the 1980s, leading the.
Basketball players including nba superstars such as stephen curry, lebron james, michael jordan, kareem abduljabbar, kobe bryant, shaquille oneal, larry bird, wilt chamberlain and magic. Larry bird, in full larry joe bird, born december 7, 1956, west baden, indiana, u. Larry birds place in nba history stretches from the record book to the rule book. Enjoy fast flatrate shipping on all the larry bird apparel and collectibles in stock. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest forwards basketball biography books clayton geoffreys on. Sep 08, 2011 bird is the best small forward of all time and jordan is the best shooting guard of alltime. For bird, its probably the video from the nba superstars in the 80s when they showed a bird montage along with john cougar mellencamps small town. Now completely updated to include statistics and photographs from the 198788 season, bird on basketball. Sep 06, 20 the 15 best basketball books of all time. Larry bird talks about michael jordans 63 points versus celtics fzerkaou. Larry birds 60point performance is one of the most legendary games in. Learn the inspiring story of the legendary forward larry bird.
The book of basketball is essentially a thought dump from simmons. In the end, i chose this one over drive with bob ryan and larry bird. A good feature of the book are the stats page showing larry bird s career stats. Larry bird captured the imagination and admiration of basketball fans. Ot how bobby knight lost larry bird to indiana state.
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