1983-84, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3, Larry Bird, Bos. 1982-83, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, 4-0, Moses Malone, Phi. 1981-82, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, 4-2, Magic Johnson, L.A.. 1980-81, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, 4-2, Cedric Maxwell, Bos. read more
Larry Bird was such a player. For 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, from 1979-80 through 1991-92, Bird Once every generation or so, a player comes along who can truly be called a superstar. read more
Despite having no previous coaching experience, Bird led the Pacers to a 58–24 record—the franchise's best as an NBA team at the time—in the 1997–98 season, and pushed the Bulls to seven games in the Eastern Conference finals. read more