Larry Bird

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ry pleased because in only Bird’s rookie season, he was considered “the most determined, tough-minded and competitive player in the entire professional league. (Michael Goodman, pg 25-27)


Bird’s rookie season was of legendary status. His rookie season took place in the 79-80’ season, and is one for the record books. In that year, he was named Rookie of the Year, and was named to the All NBA team. Bird’s second season took place in 80-81’, and the owner decided to pick up two of the biggest and strongest tall guys in the league to help the amazing Bird down in the post. One of the most exciting things of Bird’s career happened that season, which was winning his first NBA title ever. This was also a great and exciting feat for the Celtic’s and the owners, who last won the NBA Finals in 1976, five years before Bird led the team to the record books. Bird then went on to win two more championships with the Celtics, and won a number of MVP awards, until he finally decided to retire on August 18, 1992 (Michael Goodman, pg 27-29). He promised to fulfill his dream of playing in the Olympics before he retired, and he fulfilled this task the summer before he retired, and he said the Olympics is one of the most incredible experiences o...