Larry Bird is a former professional basketball player known for his time with the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Born in 1956 in Indiana, Bird had a prolific career highlighted by three NBA championships, three MVP awards, and 12 All-Star selections. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, known for his exceptional shooting, passing, and basketball IQ. After retiring as a player, Bird went on to have a successful career as a coach and executive in the NBA.