Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) in action against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images RVR Photos-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics Post Birthday Message For NBA Legend Larry Bird

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Dec 7, 2024 9:01 PM ET

Larry Bird is one of the players in NBA (and Boston Celtics) history.

On Saturday, the legendary forward is celebrating his 68th birthday.

Join us in wishing a Happy 68th Birthday to 12x #NBAAllStar, 3x NBA Champion, 3x NBA MVP, 2x NBA Finals MVP and 75th Anniversary Team member, Larry Bird! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/Q45oRfQvVb
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) December 7, 2024

The Celtics sent out a post with a message for Bird.

Their post had over 9,000 likes and 270,000 impressions in less than 12 hours.

They wrote: "Happy birthday Larry Legend ☘️"

Happy birthday Larry Legend ☘️ pic.twitter.com/7siIvuP2kQ
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 7, 2024

Many fans reacted to the post.

@BostonSportFan1: "Happy Birthday to a true legend!!!"

Happy Birthday to a true legend!!! https://t.co/nHr69wDgT9
— ChrisinDanvers (@BostonSportFan1) December 7, 2024

@William46676045: "Loved it back in the day when Larry Bird beat The Bad Boy Pistons and I couldn't stand those guys especially Bill Laimbeer. Happy Birthday Larry Bird!"

Loved it back in the day when Larry Bird beat The Bad Boy Pistons and I couldn't stand those guys especially Bill Laimbeer. Happy Birthday Larry Bird! https://t.co/J9cUzA91HJ pic.twitter.com/GqHn3z0zH3
— William Wright (@William46676045) December 7, 2024

@2smoothredboi: "Greatest SF of all time"