Larry Bird

Biography

Larry Joe Bird is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, spearheading one of the NBA's most formidable frontcourts that included center Robert Parish and forward Kevin McHale. Due to chronic back problems, he retired as a player in 1992. Bird was voted to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996 and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. He served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000. In 2003, he assumed the role of president of basketball operations for the Pacers, which he currently holds.

Known For

Space Jam

as Larry Bird

Futurama

as Larry Bird (voice)

The Last Dance

as Self

The Daily Show

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Blue Chips

as Larry Bird

The Redeem Team

as Self (archive footage)

Celtic Pride

as Self

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

Once Brothers

as Himself

Bad Boys

as Self (archive footage)