0
Larry Bird was 22 when he signed with the Boston Celtics on June 8, 1979. The Celtics had drafted him in 1978, but he finished his junior year season at Indiana State, which lost the NCAA finals game to Michigan State in March 1979.
Bird got his record 5-year $3.25 million contract partly because he could have been re-drafted in the 1979 draft, which took place on June 25, 1979. Later NBA rules prevented teams from drafting players who had not agreed to join the year's draft.
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How old are Larry Bird's children?
Larry Bird's children are: Corrie Bird Batson (first marriage), born August 14, 1977 Mariah Bird (adopted), born 1987 Conner Bird (adopted), born 1991
Did Bill Russell and Larry Bird play together?
No they did not. Although both players played their entire careers with the Boston Celtics, Larry Bird was only drafted ten years after Bill Russell retired. Russell played between 1956-69, while Bird played between 1979-92.
Does Larry bird own a NBA team?
Larry Bird does own the Celtics
How tall is Larry bird?
Larry bird was 6'9
Did Larry Bird complete his degree at ISU?
No Larry Bird graduated from Indiana State
How old was Larry bird when his dad died?
larry bird was 77 when his dad died
Who are some retired basketball players?
Dennis Rodman,Michial Jordan,and Larry Bird
Who old is Larry bird?
52
How old are Larry Bird's children?
Larry Bird's children are: Corrie Bird Batson (first marriage), born August 14, 1977 Mariah Bird (adopted), born 1987 Conner Bird (adopted), born 1991
How much is Larry joe bird worth?
Retired NBA player and coach, Larry Bird, is worth an estimated $45 million. Bird was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1978. As of September 2014, he is the team President of the Indiana Pacers.
What NBA player retired unexpectedly on November 71991?
Michael Jordan Larry Bird Magic Johnson Moses Malone
Did Larry Bird score more points than LeBron James?
While LeBron James may pass Larry Birds' career points total it will take a few of years at least. As of the end of the 2008-09 Season Lebron has 12,993 points. Larry Bird retired in 1992 with 21,791 points. Larry Bird record for the Celtics is now broken by James.
How old is Larry Bird?
In 1979 Larry Bird was welcomed to the NBA and to the court of the Bonston Celtics as a First round Draft with high hopes. He maintained these hopes by being now regarded as one of the best shooters or even NBA players ever. He joined micheal jordan and Magic Johnson in 1992 in the US mens basketball team, and played for the first team ever to be pit bin the olympics. and played Absoluetely fantasticly. Sadly a few weeks later on august 18 at the age of 38 he retired his jersey being number '33' in 1992. and shortly after was put in to the hall of fame in 1998.
Did Bill Russell and Larry Bird play together?
No they did not. Although both players played their entire careers with the Boston Celtics, Larry Bird was only drafted ten years after Bill Russell retired. Russell played between 1956-69, while Bird played between 1979-92.
How does Larry Bird compare to Reggie Miller?
Larry Bird was Reggie Miller's coach. Larry Bird is the Best Small Forward so Reggie Miller comes no where close to Larry Bird.
What team does Larry bird own?
Larry Bird Owns Pacers
How old was Larry bird when his dad commit suicide?
Larry birds dad committed suicide when he was 22 years old and playing for Indiana state.
