Better known as the 'Showtime" Lakers, the team joined the Celtics, through the on-court wizardry of Magic and Bird, to help revitalize a moribund NBA in the early 1980s.

"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 ...

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 ...

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 had told the world he was not coming out" - Former Boston GM reveals how Boston outsmarted the NBA to secure Larry ...

McHale reflects on the intense on-court animosity between Bird and Kareem during the Celtics-Lakers showdowns of the 1980s.

"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 ...

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 ...