Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 2 vs. the 76ers
Celtics (0-1) vs. Philadelphia (1-0)
April 20, 1980
Boston Garden
The Celtics opened the playoffs by demolishing Houston. After the sweep, Rockets coach Del Harris anointed the 1980 Celtics as “the best team I’ve ever seen.” The C’s, however, were given a rude awakening in the opener of the conference finals, as Philadelphia used a combination of style (Dr. J), power...
Watch HBO’s “A Courtship of Rivals” Magic Johnson and Larry Bird Documentary
For years, the passion they shared for winning made Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Larry Bird the most bitter of rivals. It also made theirs the most compelling rivalry in sports, driving the NBA to new heights of popularity in the 1980s. This HBO documentary “A Courtship of Rivals” tells the riveting story of two superstars who couldn’t have been more different until they...
Donnie Walsh Believes Larry Bird Might Return To Pacers
Donnie Walsh has an uncertain future as the Indiana Pacers' president, and he believes Larry Bird might come out of retirement to take his spot in the organization's front office.
Even so, Walsh would return to the Pacers next season if Bird does not and owner Herb Simon wants him back.
“I like this but I don’t need to do it,’’ Walsh said.
Walsh said he recently asked...
Magic, Bird, Kareem and Dr. J star in a second AT&T commercial: ‘It’s not a slow break’
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Dr. J tease Larry Bird in the second "It's not complicated" commercial featuring the NBA legends.
Magic, Bird, Kareem and Dr. J star in hilarious new AT&T commercial
This is a classic twist on those funny little kid AT&T commercials, featuring NBA legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Dr. J.
Magic, Russell, Kareem, And Bird In New AT&T Ad (Video)
To find a picture with all four of these basketball legends together was more difficult than I thought.
AT&T has found their way into Americas home, even if its not through their cell phone service but through their televisions. Their “Its Not Complicated” Ads featuring a round table of kids has become a national hit but to take their new found fame a bit further, they...
Video: NBA legends star in funny new AT&T commercial
It's not complicated.Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and Bill Russell are four of the greatest players the NBA has ever seen.Also, AT&T has the nation's largest 4G network in the world.Watch as the four NBA legends prove that bigger is indeed better by making the AT&T guy struggle to land some high fives.
Larry Bird’s 21 Year Old Son Arrested, For trying to run over ex-girlfriend with car
Larry Bird the former Celtics star player’s son was arrested Sunday in Bloomington, Ind. Apparently he was having issues with his former girlfriend and he tried to run her over with a car according to Indiana University Police Department Chief Keith Cash. Connor Bird, 21, faces multiple charges, including battery with injury, criminal mischief, intimidation with a deadly weapon...
Larry Bird’s Son Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Run Down Ex-Girlfriend With Car
Larry Bird‘s son was arrested on multiple charges Sunday.
Conner Bird was taken into custody by Indiana University police after allegedly attempting to run down his ex-girlfriend with a car multiple times, according to TMZ. He was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief, battery with injury, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
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POLICE BLOTTER
Son of Larry Bird arrested on Sunday
Connor Bird, 21, the son of NBA legend Larry Bird, reportedly was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly tried to run over his former girlfriend with his car.
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