“I wasn’t going to let an injury stop me from diving on the floor” - Larry Bird revealed what he truly wanted to be remembered for

Larry Bird reflects on playing through injuries, sacrificing his body, and why effort mattered more than protecting himself.

"He made me proud to be a Celtic" - Bill Russell gave Larry Bird the ultimate praise after 1987 Finals loss vs. Lakers

After winning three titles in the 80s, Boston lost to the Lakers in the 1987 NBA Finals, but Bird received the ultimate ...

Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem

A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with ...
Celtics Wire

Today in Boston Celtics history: Bird gets dual honor; Naismith publishes 1st rules

Today in Boston Celtics history, Bird was awarded both Man of the Year by the Sporting News and Athlete of the Year by the AP ...

Larry Bird game-worn jersey sells for more than half a million dollars

A Boston Celtics Larry Bird jersey worn during the 1987 Eastern Conference playoffs, including two finals games, has sold for ...
Athlon Sports

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Shares Update Away From Sports with Larry Bird

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's rivalry defined 1980s NBA, spanning championships and MVP awards. They recently spoke together at Axon's Phoenix event, sharing stories of their legendary competition.
CBSSports.com

Jaylen Brown, chasing down Larry Bird and Jayson Tatum, on pace for Celtics scoring history

Late Sunday night in Portland, Jaylen Brown used a screen from Neemias Queta and dribbled into a pull-up 3-pointer from the top of the key. Before he could land, he was clobbered by Donovan Clingan ...
The New York Times

Jaylen Brown matches Larry Bird’s 30-point streak but late turnovers sink Celtics

Brown's nine consecutive 30-point games ties Larry Bird for the longest such streak in Celtics history. Cameron Browne / Getty Images PORTLAND, Ore. — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown caught Larry ...
Yardbarker

Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record with Celtics

The Boston Celtics dropped a tough 114-108 decision to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but you can not blame Jaylen Brown for that result. Brown finished with 37 points and recorded his ninth ...
MassLive

Jaylen Brown inching closer to Larry Bird’s legendary Celtics streak

Jaylen Brown is not only having a career-best season scoring the ball, but he’s approaching a legendary Larry Bird streak. Whenever a current Celtic can be in the same sentence as all-time greats like ...
The Indianapolis Star

Rare Larry Bird game-worn jersey's on the market, going for the price of a modest house

The jersey matches the one worn by Bird for seven NBA playoff games as he tore up the court. The jersey was worn for Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals. Bird's stats: 37 points, 9 rebounds ...
HoopsHype

Tomer Azarly: James Harden has surpassed Larry Bird as

Tomer Azarly: James Harden has surpassed Larry Bird as the oldest player in NBA history to record a 40-point triple-double. James Harden — 36 years, 81 days Larry Bird — 35 years, 99 days Elgin Baylor ...