Larry Bird Net Worth 2024

Larry Bird is a former American professional basketball player, coach, and business executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bird is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is most famous for being a member of the Boston Celtics from 1979 to 1992 where he led the Boston Celtics to three NBA championships (1981, 1984, and 1986).

Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend”, Bird was selected by the Boston Celtics as the sixth overall choice in the 1978 NBA Draft after his sophomore year at Indiana State. He played for the Celtics for the entirety of his professional career. Bird also won the Olympic gold medal in 1992 with “The Dream Team". He is the only person to be named the Rookie of the Year, the Most Valuable Player, the NBA Finals MVP, the All-Star Game MVP, the Coach of the Year, and the Executive of the Year.

Larry Bird’s Net Worth in 2024?

Larry Bird, a former professional basketball player and businessman from the United States, has a net worth of $80 million.

He has been able to earn this fоrtunе for himself through соасhіng, еndоrѕеmеntѕ, аnd Расеrѕ’ рrеѕіdеnсу араrt frоm hіѕ рlауіng саrееr. In terms of endorsements, he has been in a few clothing and video game advertisements. He has spent a lot of time promoting the brands and goods of the Heinz Corporation.

Larry Bird’s Salary

The Indiana-born player for the Celtics was the highest-paid with a $3.25 million, $650,000 per year, in a five-year contract. He was also the first player to earn $5 million dollars in an NBA season. Besides that, all through his Basketball career, his earnings in the NBA was $24,070,000. During the 1991-92 season, he earned the highest salary, $7,070,000 and after that, he announced his retirement because of his back injury.

Larry Bird’s Endorsements

The former basketball player has appeared in some clothes ads and video games. He has extensively endorsed the Heinz Corporation by marketing their products and chains.

Larry Bird’s Investments

Larry Bird appeared in the movie Space Jam which helped him spread his fame even among movie lovers. He also trades in real estate. He also co-owns a hotel and restaurant in Terre Haute. Larry is also known to have turned one of his homes into a restaurant so that the NBA officials could have free meals.

Larry Bird’s Other Sources of Income

Apart from Basketball his investments and different endorsements are some of his additional revenue sources. A number of documentaries about Bird's life and career have been made which include A Basketball Legend, Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies, Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals, etc.

Larry Bird’s House

Larry owned a home in Indianapolis. The 10,232-square-foot mansion features five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and three fireplaces. It also houses a tennis court, multi-level patios, pool, and a pool house with a kitchen. The lower level includes a home theater, billiard room, wine cellar, pub-style wet bar, and fitness room. Bird sold the mansion in 2019 for $2.3 million.

Also, he has a property in Terre Haute, Indiana, his hometown. A half-mile or so from the Indiana University campus, Bird also runs a hotel where waiter staff dress in striped referee shirts in the lounge.

Larry Bird’s Car

The three-time NBA champion, NBA MVP and multiple times NBA All-star has a collection that includes "A Pacer's Indy Car," a Thunderbird Mustang, and a Ford.

Larry Bird’s Charity Work

An honorary Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Larry Bird has also supported Charita Bulls which was formed with the mission to enhance the lives of Chicago's youth by actively supporting educational, recreational, and social programs.

In an interview while talking about his charitable activities. Bird claimed, "All of my donations are sort of made under the table," "I don't require publicity. I'm not doing anything to gain attention. Though I do care. and that matters the most.