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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson can close the century knowing they resuscitated the pro game and gave new life to the college tournament. Bird, the fair-haired white shooter from the sticks of ...

Via The NBA: "Jayson Tatum is on pace to average 25+ PPG for the 5th straight season, which would pass Larry Bird's record (1984-1988) for the most consecutive seasons averaging 25+ PPG in Celtics ...

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 ...