Bird's Celtics Dynasty: What If?

0:00On April 8th, Larry Bird remains a legend in Boston Celtics history, playing all 13 of his NBA seasons with the team, and leading them to three. Championships in the 1980s. Drafted sixth overall in 1978, he teamed up with Kevin McCale and Robert Parrish to dominate, earning multiple MVP awards along the way. During a Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony at the Sports Museum in 2011, Bird opened up about his career regrets. He felt the Celtics were capable of way more rings than just those three, calling it a real disappointment. That 1986, 1987 season stood out as his proudest, even though it ended in heartbreak. The team pushed through massive injuries to finish first in the East with a 59 and 23 record, sweeping the bulls before grinding out. A seven-game series win. Tragedy struck early with the death of promising draft pick Lenn Bias from a drug overdose, robbing them of fresh firepower. They still reached the finals against the Lakers, Magic Johnson's crew, but fell in six games due to the wear and tear on their aging roster.

1:06Bird's honesty reminds us how close those Celtic squads came to an even greater dynasty, leaving fans forever wondering, what if? You've been listening to Boston Celtics News today. AI-powered team coverage.