Larry admits the Boston Celtics could have won more titles in the 1980s due to injuries and missed opportunities.

Larry Bird admitted his uncertain NBA future, as back issues began to overshadow his legendary career, signaling the beginning of the end.

Larry Bird was one of the NBA's top stars during the 1980s, but his career was cut short by physical issues. The Boston Celtics legend opened up about the reason behind his abrupt retirement. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are often credited as the key figures who helped the NBA regain its popularity during the 1980s—a legacy further solidified by Michael Jordan in the years that followed.

Parish said Bird, the once-fiery and trash-talking leader, became noticeably irritable toward the end of his career.

Despite the financial rewards that came with his success, Bird candidly shared that money never brought him genuine happiness. "I always felt that I was going to do something in life where I could be secure and now I feel secure.

Celtics legend Larry Bird still regrets his involvement in a bar fight during the 1985 Eastern Conference Finals. The altercation with a bartender-bouncer outside a Boston bar tarnished his reputation and affected his performance on the court.

"I really regret the whole thing because it reflects on the Boston Celtics," Bird said, reflecting on the aftermath. "I'm really sorry about that. But in my heart, I feel bad about the kids. I regret all this because kids should be able to look up to athletes.

Long before the Boston Celtics moved to TD Garden in 1995, their home was the historic Boston Garden — a venue beloved by locals but loathed by nearly every visiting team. Built in 1928, the arena lacked many modern amenities,

"Just show up, pick up the check and go home, that's my motto now." Other participants in the 1987 3-Point contest included Celtics' teammate Danny Ainge, Dale Ellis, Craig Hodges, Mark Price, Byron Scott,

Parish was on the bench taking a breather when the fight started and was the only player on either team who never made it on to the court.

Larry Bird was known for his intense competitive nature and relentless work ethic, which often pushed his Boston Celtics teammates to their limits. He would challenge them during practices and games,

On this day in Celtics history, former Boston forward Wally Szczerbiak and ex-Celtic guard Tom Kelly were born.