"It would be a different game for me if he were gone," Johnson admitted in 1987 via the New York Times. "He's my measuring ...

Boston Celtics Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird's best highlights: Volume IX. Celtics legend Larry Bird reacts to news of new East finals MVP trophy being named for him.

"Larry had told the world he was not coming out" - Former Boston GM reveals how Boston outsmarted the NBA to secure Larry Bird's draft rights originally appeared on Basketball Network. In 1978, the ...

Reggie Miller considers Larry Bird as one of the greatest ever to play the game, both for his killer instinct and his unparalleled basketball IQ. Miller not just battled Bird during his playing ...

"Bill was healthy when he wanted to be" - Larry Bird joked about Bill Walton's availability during the 1986 title run ...

NBA great Larry Bird once hesitated to spending $60,000 on a Mercedes even after earning roughly $20 million during his ...

Today, Bird's interception play stands as one of the greatest highlights not only of his illustrious career but also in the Celtics franchise history. 1988, Game 7 against the Hawks, conference ...

"Larry Legend" dominated the game with his mind. West's fascination for Bird highlights an essential aspect of sports: a great player is not solely measured by his statistics or accolades but also ...

Larry Bird was a warrior, but maybe the kind that overdid it. ... "You turn on your phone, you get the scores, you look at a few highlights, and now you are an expert" Bird, a closer.

Check out the clip embedded above for the first installment of the Hick From French Lick's (as Bird was lovingly called) best plays, whether you're just getting to know Larry's game or know it ...