Who did larry bird play for?

Joining the Celtics (1978–1979) Bird was selected by the Boston Celtics with the sixth overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft. He did not sign with the Celtics immediately; instead, he played out his final season at Indiana State and led the Sycamores to the NCAA title game. read more

In One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird, Bird plays opposite Julius Erving in a game of one-on-one. A sequel, Jordan vs Bird: One on One, was a 1988 basketball video game. In 2011, Bird was featured on the cover of NBA 2K12, alongside Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan. read more

Bird wound up returning to school for his junior season, but the Celtics retained his rights for one year. That was enough time for Bird to string together one of the most successful collegiate seasons ever before signing with the C’s in 1979. Boston became Bird’s home away from home for the next 13 years. read more

Born in West Baden Springs, Indiana, on December 7, 1956, Larry Bird starred at Indiana State University before joining the NBA's Boston Celtics in 1979. Over the course of his 13-year Hall of Fame career, the sharpshooting forward led the Celtics to three NBA titles and claimed three MVP awards. read more