Larry Joe Bird aka "the Hick from French Lick" or "Larry Legend" and the Top 50 player of all-time celebrates his 63rd birthday today.
Over the course of his decorated tenure in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Bird saw great success, one of which were back to back championships that helped solidify his place as a basketball legend.
Championship Reigns Of Larry Bird
The 1980-1981 NBA Season: The Start of a Dynasty
Larry Bird, in his rookie season, was instrumental in the 1980-1981 NBA season as the Celtics claimed their 14th title.
The impact of Bird was immediate and the Celtics improved from 29 wins in 1978-79 to 61 wins in his rookie season.
Certainly, all of this plays a role in why I concluded his scoring ability, passing, long range ball handling, and that ability to rebound, and clutch, during the Celtics championship run was the best.
During 1983-1984 Season: The Comeback Year
He helped lead the Celtics to their 15th championship during 1983-1984 NBA season. Behind Bird's shooting touch, defensive gift, and uncanny ability to lead, the Boston Celtics returned to the top of the NBA heap.
Those contributions, along with his penchant for coming through when it mattered, branded Bird as one of the all-time, clutch performers in NBA history.
1985-1986: A Triadic Triumph
1985-1986 season- championship number 16 for Larry Bird and the Celtics. It was Bird's great playmaking, defensive grit and relentlessness that helped the Simple succeed in capturing their third title while he was on his outstanding occupation
Was there more to Larry Bird's championship wins?
New Era For Celtics Dynasty
Then Larry Bird came to Boston and ushered in a new age of dominance for the Celtics in the NBA.
More importantly, he helped revive a franchise that had been mired in poor play and attendance in the late 1970s.
While the Celtics had been one of the NBA's worst teams for several seasons prior to Bird's arrival, his leadership and on court brilliance lifted the club to championship status and revitalized both the fan base as well as the team's fortunes on the court.
A Legacy of Excellence and Inspiration
He did with his championship victories, which proved to be game-changers, not only for Bird but for the entire basketball world.
With a dedication to greatness, a high basketball IQ, and tireless work ethic, his legacy is enough to inspire any hopeful player (or fan) around the world.
Larry Bird's Championships Rings Effect
Elevating the Celtics' Legacy
The Larry Bird championships were among the 17 Celtics' crowning achievements that add to the mystique and lore of one of the most successful franchises in NBA history.
The way he helped to secure several titles was his irreplaceable influence on the Celtics' well appointed history.
Creating the Tale of Basketball Excellence
Bird's three championships had created a fast lane for the circuitous story of basketball transcendence.
This serves as a testament to how a true basketball legend can perform when under pressure, how a true basketball legend can lift his teammates and how a true basketball legend can leave a lasting influence on the sport with his performance.
Mr. Celtic himself
Larry Bird's rings will always be a shining beacon of all-time greatness in the annals of basketball.
His incredible story would be one of determination, becoming one of the most inspiring comeback stories in league history due to his resilience, leadership and superior skill.
The championships that Bird won, in and of themselves, establish him not just as an otherworldly talent but as an indelible figure in the sport, and an all-time great whose influence still resonates in the game, among today's players and among fans who remember him.
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