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"I did watch Jonathan beat him multiple times" - Al Harrington on Pacer coach Larry Bird daring his players in shooting contests

Former Pacers forward Al Harrington was one of the youngsters that Bird always dared to go against him in friendly shooting ...

Larry Bird praised one Pacers player who helped him the most as a coach: "He led the charge"

The Indiana Pacers relied mostly on Larry Bird 's legendary resume as a player when they hired him as head coach back in 1997. Even with zero coaching experience, Bird did well in his new job and that ...
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Today in Boston Celtics history: Larry Bird, Gary Phillips born

Today in Boston Celtics history, Larry Joe Bird was born in West Baden Springs, Indiana in 1956. Considered by many to be ...
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'Special journey' - Larry Bird still leaving mark on Pacers 25 years after his NBA Finals goodbye

INDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird delivered on his promise after the NBA Finals ended 25 years ago, leaving his post as the Indiana Pacers head coach despite coming within two games of a championship victory ...
Sporting News

There's an important Larry Bird question to be asked about Stranger Things

The popular Netflix show Stranger Things takes place in the 1980s in Hawkins, Indiana. And on social media this week, that timeline and that location has led to a discussion about Boston Celtics ...
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Who is Larry Bird? Exploring the role of NBA legend as part of Indiana Pacers amid 2025 finale series

Legendary NBA player Larry Bird has been associated with the Indiana Pacers for a long time now. After serving his tenure as a player for the Boston Celtics from 1979-1992, Bird took up the role of a ...
Sports Illustrated

Pacers' Bird decided to resign prior to season

Larry Bird has stepped down as the Indiana Pacers' president of basketball operations, and it's something he expected to do before the season even got off the Larry Bird has stepped down as the ...
National Basketball Association

Larry Bird, Oscar Robertson headline all-time starting 5 of Indiana-raised players

In a state rich with basketball history, these 5 players stand out as the best Indiana-raised players to star in the NBA. Michael C. Wright • Download the NBA App > NBA All-Star 2024 tips off Feb. 16 ...
Sports Illustrated

Pacers, Fever owner Herb Simon will enter Hall Of Fame with Tamika Catchings, Larry Bird, Reggie Miller presenting

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers and Fever owner Herb Simon will be enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame next month, and the official presenters for Simon's induction on October 13 were ...
The Times and Democrat

Larry Bird wants to come back with Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird loves his job and loves his team. In a perfect world, he’d stay put as the Pacers team president for a few more years — if that’s what team owner Herb Simon wants. After two ...
The Indianapolis Star

'Nothing impresses Mr. Bird': Player recalls nerves playing in front of Larry Bird during Pacers draft workout

Second-year Memphis Grizzlies player G.G. Jackson remembers his Indiana Pacers workout leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft. He recalls who he impressed − and who he didn't (at least as far as he could ...