Larry Bird won the first NBA All-Star 3-point contest ... Larry led the NBA in three-point makes during back-to-back seasons in 1985-86 and 1986-87. As stated earlier, he won the first three ...

A new book, 'As if by Magic' reveals little known details of Larry Bird's youth and his rise out of nowhere to become a star at Springs Valley High.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Larry Bird, always a quiet ... two-time All-Defensive selection, the 1985-86 Sixth Man of the Year and named one of the NBA’s 75 greatest players. Beyond his accolades on ...

Since the NBA's inaugural three-point contest in the 1985-86 season, only two players have ever won three years in a row, but ...

Larry Bird won three consecutive NBA MVP awards, 1984-86. The Celtics went a record 40-1 at home in 1985-86. They were committed and Bird even swore off beer during the playoffs. In the Finals ...

The three-point contest, started in 1986, has become one of the most exciting parts of every All-Star Weekend. From Larry ...

In the process, he surpassed Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird in the all-time 3-pointers list. Dort, contracted with the Thunder under a five-year, $82.5 million deal, is now in the 320th spot in ...

Larry Bird averaged an incredible 30 points and 20 rebounds in his senior season at Springs Valley High. Bird's older brother Mark was a major influence on him becoming No. 33, the basketball ...