But Larry Legend, who was privy to how the game rapidly evolved, thinks the 1980s might have been left out of the conversation. "It's funny how the game has changed," Bird told the New Yorker in 2016.

Oscars viewers went to social media to show their support for Bird. "Larry Bird in the Allstate commercial, too funny," one X ...

In this funny moment between legends in 1997, Magic talks about some of his idols and jokes around with Bill and Larry about rings.

After the Celtics won Game 5, Rodman and Thomas downplayed Bird's talent by saying he was only a star because he was white. "I think Larry is a very, very good basketball player," Thomas said ...

"Larry came out of nowhere from one year to become probably the greatest high school basketball player we've seen in Indiana, ...

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 ...

Larry Bird, who called himself "a hick from French Lick," is anything but. He was one of those rare athletes who made everybody around him better. His uncanny passing, deadly shooting and ...