How many championships does Larry Bird have? Exploring the Boston Celtics legend's trophy count
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird is one of the game's greatest players, a ruthless competitor who did everything in his power to win on the biggest stage.
So how many championships does Larry Bird have? The legendary forward won three NBA championships during his illustrious 13-year career. The Hall of Famer added plenty of impressive accomplishments to his resume throughout his tenure.
When it comes to the NBA Finals, Bird was no stranger to playing at the highest level. He reached five finals, posting a record of 3-2. Of those three championships, Bird defeated the Houston Rockets twice, as well as the LA Lakers once. Both of his finals losses came against Magic Johnson and the Lakers.
Johnson's Michigan State Spartans also got the better of Bird's Indiana State Sycamores in the 1979 NCAA Tournament championship game, one of the most signicant and anticipated matchups in college basketball history.
Looking back at the career of Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird
Boston Celtics and NBA legend Larry Bird had a remarkable career. The 6-foot-9 forward wasn't known for his athleticism, but Bird was a relentless competitor who was one of the most dangerous players in the league's history.
Bird was a 10-time All-NBA selection. He won the 1979-80 Rookie of the Year award and was named league MVP three times. Bird was also named to three All-Defensive teams.
Bird averaged north of 20.0 points per game in every season except for two years. In both of those years, Bird averaged over 19.0 points, including one season that saw him only play six games.
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Bird averaged 24.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. He also shot 49.6% from the field, 37.6% from 3-point range and 88.6% from the free-throw line for his career.
One of his best statistical seasons included the 1986-87 season, when he averaged 28.1 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 7.6 apg and 1.8 spg. He shot 52.5% from the field, 40.0% from 3-point range and 91.0% from the free-throw line.