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Larry Bird
Larry Joe Bird (Larry Legend, The Hick from French Lick)
Height: 6-9 Weight: 220 lbs.
Born: December 7, 1956 in West Baden, Indiana
High School: Springs Valley in French Lick, Indiana
College: Indiana State University
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| Season | Age | Lg | Team | G | W | L | W-L% | W > .500 | Finish | G Plyf | W Plyf | L Plyf | W-L% Plyf | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | 41 | NBA | Indiana Pacers | 82 | 58 | 24 | .707 | 17.0 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | .625 | |
| 1998-99 | 42 | NBA | Indiana Pacers | 50 | 33 | 17 | .660 | 8.0 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 4 | .692 | |
| 1999-00 | 43 | NBA | Indiana Pacers | 82 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 15.0 | 1 | 23 | 13 | 10 | .565 | EC Champions |
| Career | NBA | 214 | 147 | 67 | .687 | 40.0 | 52 | 32 | 20 | .615 |
Awards and Honors
1997-98 NBA Coach of the Year