Larry Bird
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
8
Honours
7
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Larry Bird's trophy case is one of the most decorated in basketball history. He is the only person ever to win NBA MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year, a testament to his brilliance at every level of the game. His three consecutive MVP awards from 1984 to 1986 remain unmatched by any forward. Bird was named to the NBA's 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams, cementing his place among the all-time greats. He also earned a gold medal as part of the 1992 Dream Team, arguably the greatest team ever assembled. Bird's legacy extends beyond individual honors: his rivalry with Magic Johnson revived the NBA and brought millions of new fans to the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted as an individual player.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member of the 1992 Dream Team.
FIBA Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member of the Dream Team.
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted for his high school and college career.
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Awarded for his contributions to basketball and the community.
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Awarded for his achievements and character.
Key to the City of Boston
Awarded after the Celtics' 1984 championship.
Key to the City of Terre Haute
Awarded in recognition of his college and professional achievements.
Rankings & Lists
NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Top 50 NBA Players of All Time
NBA's Greatest Players
50 Greatest NBA Players
All-Time NBA Player Rankings
NBA All-Time Player Rankings
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
1987
Bird vs. Magic cover
TIME
1986
The NBA's Resurgence
ESPN The Magazine
2000
Larry Legend retrospective
NBA Magazine
1985
Cover feature
Boston Magazine
1984
Championship celebration cover
Records & Feats
Only person to win NBA MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year
Larry Bird is the only individual in NBA history to win all three major awards at different levels of the game.
First member of the 50-40-90 club
Bird achieved a 50% field goal, 40% three-point, and 90% free throw percentage in the 1986–87 and 1987–88 seasons, becoming the first player to do so.
Three consecutive NBA MVP awards by a forward
Bird won the MVP award in 1984, 1985, and 1986, a feat unmatched by any other forward in league history.