Davis stands 610, and, at the 2012 pre-draft combine, was measured to have a 75 wing span. Playing in the shadow of the greatest player in NBA history is a daunting task and people will always wonder how much of Pippens success was due to Jordan. On the opening night of the 2014 season, he went for 26 points, 17 boards, 3 steals, and 9 blocks. On the offensive side of the ball, Rondo like to drive with a scooping layup. One report claims McHale could tie his shoes without having to bend over. Nicknamed Larry Legend or The Hick from French Lick, Bird played the small forward and power forward positions for the Boston Celtics in his entire career. When Jordan played it was an open secret that players lied about their heights. [19][20] Indiana State lost the game 7564, with Bird scoring 19 points but making only 7 of 21 shots. at 1. With proper medication, exercise and diet, atrial fibrillation can be controlled, but Bird abhorred medication and was prone to skipping his pills. Some pundits consider Bird as one of the best outlet passers in the history of the league. This ratio is one of the higher percentages for players who have played in the NBA. Larry Bird Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more | Basketball-Reference.com Larry Bird Larry Joe Bird (Larry Legend, The Hick from French Lick, Kodak, The Great White Hope) Position: Small Forward and Power Forward Shoots: Right 6-9 , 220lb (206cm, 99kg) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 12x All Star To put that in perspective, number 10 is legendary Robert Parish and he put up only 300 more blocks than Bol in his career, but it took him 45,704 minutes. Kareem's father, Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Sr., was fairly tall at 6'2". We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. Height. 1. Increasing the height will give these attributes a huge boost anyway. Interceptor This significantly increases the frequency of successfully tipped or stolen passes. 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When they mention length, they are not talking about a player's height, but more so his wingspan. [67] Wilkins remarked, "The basket was like a well. 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Unfortunately he's had a difficult time keeping pace with the speed of the NBA, and his limited offensive game has come to light. After leading the Celtics to a 295 start to the 199091 season, Bird missed 22 games due to a compressed nerve root in his back, a condition that eventually led to his retirement. 3940. He is a 66 player, and he's held his own thanks to a 260 pound base and a 73 wingspan. To advance the ball down the court, players must bounce the ball (dribble) or pass it to a teammate. In his final three seasons with the Celtics, Bird averaged over 20 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists per game, shot better than 45% from the field, and led the Celtics to playoff appearances. While standing 77, Bols wingspan was an unheard of 86. The team improved its win total by 32 games from the year before he was drafted and finished first in the Eastern Conference. When he was on fire from the three-point line or mid-range, no one can stop him. 3. His effort helped to overcome a 47-point performance by Atlanta's Dominique Wilkins. I'm not lying awake at night thinking about it. Larry Bird has dated - Janet Condra - Larry Bird was previously married to his high school sweetheart Janet Condra with whom he had a daughter named Corrie. Between them, Bird and Johnson captured eight NBA championships during the 1980s, with Magic getting five and Bird three. Top 15 Most Impressive Wingspans In NBA History, 10 WCW Character Transformations That Made No Sense, 10 Wrestlers Vince McMahon Signed From The AWA (& Turned Them Into Stars), Dominik Mysterio Speaks About Where His "Prison Dom" Character In WWE Came From. Mourning has the most blocks in NBA history for a player under 70 feet tall with 2,356 (11th on the all-time list). Menu. He was also quite adept at looking for the open man from the post. It's a given that most players are listed 1-1.5 inches taller than they're actual heights since they're measured with shoes. Bird's 198889 season ended after six games when he had bone spurs surgically removed from both of his heels. For these reasons, the other badges you should consider upgrading are Bullet Passer, Post Playmaker, and Special Delivery. He has seen his points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and field goal percentage increase in each of his first three seasons in the league. Even after his retirement as a professional basketball player, Larry Bird's name still comes up in the NBA because of his coaching skills and the executive role he holds in the NBA. Chew on these numbers for a moment. He played for the Celtics during his entire professional career (13 seasons), leading them to five NBA finals appearances and three NBA championships. And TMac is easily 6'8 or 6'9. An elite wingspan is considered as a measurement that is 6.5% greater than the players height. As for the defense/rebounding class, set the interior defense, offensive rebound, and defensive rebound to around 10 points below the upper limit. The reason for doing so is not just due to Bird being a proficient shooter and facilitator, but also because you will find out later that increasing the height will decrease these attributes. Answer (1 of 14): Jordan supposedly being shorter than his listed 6'6 NBA height is not unfounded, as he was listed at 6'4 for the 1992 Olympics. USA. Positions: Small forward, power forwardYears Active: 19791992, Drawings include:Larry Bird standing, shooting, dribbling, NBA - National Basketball AssociationWikipedia - Basketball. [21][38], At the 1982 All-Star Game, Bird scored 19 points en route to winning the All-Star Game MVP Award. Bullet Passer Increases the velocity of passes and speeds up how quickly the player gets the ball out of their hands. [30], With averages of 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game for the season, he was selected to the All-Star Team and named Rookie of the Year. In setting your players potential, be sure to maximize shooting and playmaking attributes, particularly the mid-range shot, three-point shot, free throw, pass accuracy, and ball handle. Although he announced his departure around that time, he reclaimed his post as team president in the summer of 2013. What he showed us is that truly elite stats can be produced by some with almost no talent, but insanely freaky physical attributes. [48], Before the start of the 198586 season, the Celtics made a daring trade for Bill Walton, an All-Star center with a history of injury. [21] In the Conference Finals, Boston was eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers. Catch & Shoot The badge increases the shooting percentage of a player attempting a three-pointer immediately after receiving a pass. Tayshaun Prince broke out in the Detroit Pistons championship run of 2004. [21] Boston advanced through the playoffs to earn a rematch with the Lakers, this time losing in six games. But dont let Birds efficient scoring distract you from the fact that he was proficient in the other aspects of his game. Unfortunately, thats not possible and some sacrifices will have to be made. As the big three start to fade out in San Antonio, Leonard will become the face of the franchise. This year marks his 10th year in the league, and by all accounts, he's had a relative unspectacular career. Rondo also poses very large hands at 9.5 inches long, and 10 inches wide. 14 Dwight Howard This will provide a huge boost in the attributes under this category. [96] Bird was the first player in NBA history to shoot 50% or better on field goals, 40% on three-pointers, and 90% on free-throws in a single NBA season while achieving the league minimum for makes in each category. Rajon Rondo is currently one of the best point guards in the league. Bird has appeared in three movies, each time playing himself: Bird's likeness has appeared in several video games. Howard is also the only player in league history to have won Defensive Player of the Year in three consecutive years. Of course, there are some who prefer using a player based on his archrival, Magic Johnson. To be part of this group, a player must record at least 50% field goal percentage, 40% three-point field goal percentage, and 90% free throw percentage throughout a season. Wilt Chamberlain is part of many extraordinary tales and finding accurate data on the legendary big man is no small feat. 7. Navigation Toggle NBA. Anonymous. [24][14][25] Shortly afterwards, NBA draft eligibility rules were changed to prevent teams from drafting players before they were ready to sign, a rule known as the Bird Collegiate Rule. He was voted onto the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in NBA History list in 1996, and consequently the 75th Anniversary Team list in 2021. But if youre a fan of Birds game, then there are ways to customize your character to dominate on the court like the former Celtics superstar. Larry Legend, The Hick from French Lick, Kodak, The Great White Hope are nicknames for Larry Bird. Larry Bird's bio Height: 6-foot-9 Weight: 220 pounds Birthdate: Dec. 7, 1956 College: Indiana State NBA experience: 13 years Jersey number: 33 Larry Bird's career NBA stats Here are some of Larry Bird's notable career achievements and statistics: Three-time NBA champion (1981, 1984, 1986) Two-time NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986) Unfortunately, a trade-off with this player archetype is that there will be fewer points available for the others. [15] After less than a month on the Indiana University campus he dropped out of school, finding the adjustment between his small hometown and the large student population of Bloomington to be overwhelming. Bird began the next chapter of his life as a front-office special assistant for the Celtics, a post he held for five years. Both Dinah and Larry studied at Indiana State University. LAST ATTENDED. 30 on ESPN SportsCentury's Top 50 athletes of the 20th century, with only five other basketball players ranked higher. Join our linker program. Despite not being as tall as the Lakers legend, Leonard is just as long. Unless you allot more points to finishing attributes, you will only have one potential upgrade for finishing badges. Larry Bird stands 6'9" tall and weighs 220 pounds during his NBA playing days. The Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship thrice under his work, making Bird the NBA Most Valuable Player three times. He is the only player in NBA history to have more blocks than points (2,086 blocks vs. 1599 points). the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. DiamondLobby is owned and operated by Rank Zero LTD, Company Number 10507049, and is a registered trade mark (UK00003715943). [110], The Celtics employed Bird as a special assistant in the team's front office from 1992 until 1997. The 73 wing span is 11.5% greater than his height. Someone like Boozer who's measured as 6'7 3/4 isn't any shorter than other players listed at 6'9 too. Larry Bird played the small forward and power forward positions at a height of 6'9" (2. . You will often hear basketball pundits state that a player has great length. "[70] Their rivalry began in college, when Larry Bird and Indiana State lost to Magic Johnson and Michigan State in the NCAA Championship game. All rights reserved. In his career, Bol averaged 3.3 blocks a game, in just 18.7 minutes. According to our Database, He has no children. Their friendship blossomed when the two players worked together to film the Converse commercial, which depicted them as archenemies. To put that in perspective, his hands are larger than that of LeBron James. [3], Bird scored 24.3 points per game in his career on a .496 field goal percentage, an .886 free throw percentage, and a .376 percentage on three-point shots.
