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Larry Bird Retired

Forward · Boston Celtics · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1978
3× NBA Champion3× MVPHall of FameBoston Celtics
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In short

Larry Bird is a retired forward and Hall of Famer who starred for the Boston Celtics. Three straight MVPs and the ultimate trash-talking marksman. Career averages: 24.3 points, 10 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Larry’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
✦ Ask anything about Bird
The Bird Story — narrated
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Larry Bird is one of the NBA's all-time greats. Three straight MVPs and the ultimate trash-talking marksman.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 24.3 points, 10 rebounds and 6.3 assists and won 3 championships.

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Career avg
24.3 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
10 rpg
career
Assists
6.3 apg
career
Titles
3× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Larry Bird is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most iconic with the Boston Celtics.

Three straight MVPs and the ultimate trash-talking marksman.

He retired with career averages of 24.3 points, 10 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Three straight MVPs and the ultimate trash-talking marksman.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Boston Celtics legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring85
Playmaking65
Rebounding69
Perimeter D48
Rim protection46
Spacing52
Athleticism73
Clutch81
Hall of FameBoston Celtics1978 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Bird is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Three straight MVPs and the ultimate trash-talking marksman.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
24.3
per game
Career RPG
10
per game
Career APG
6.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThree straight MVPs and the ultimate trash-talking marksman.
Titles3× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

3×
NBA Champion
3×
NBA MVP
2×
Finals MVP
12×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Boston Celtics legend.

Larry Bird's place in history is settled: Three straight MVPs and the ultimate trash-talking marksman.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 3× champion and Boston Celtics icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Larry Bird's career averages?

Larry Bird averaged 24.3 points, 10 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game over his career.

Is Larry Bird in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Larry Bird is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 3 NBA championships.