Larry Bird

Larry Bird

출생 : 1956-12-07, West Baden Springs, Indiana, USA

약력

Larry Joe Bird is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, spearheading one of the NBA's most formidable frontcourts that included center Robert Parish and forward Kevin McHale. Due to chronic back problems, he retired as a player in 1992. Bird was voted to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996 and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. He served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000. In 2003, he assumed the role of president of basketball operations for the Pacers, which he currently holds.

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Larry Bird

참여 작품

리딤팀: 다시 드림팀으로
Self (archive footage)
2004년 올림픽에서 처참한 성적을 거둔 미국 남자 농구 대표팀. 그로부터 4년 후, 2008 베이징 올림픽에서 금메달을 따내 과거의 부진을 만회하려 한다.
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
A two-part series exploring the Celtics–Lakers rivalry, focusing mainly on the 1980s era of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson but also examining the entire history of the NBA through the rivalry.
Kobe Bryant's Muse
Himself (archive footage)
Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal the story of Kobe Bryant's basketball career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and offering access to his daily experiences, his lifelong inspirations and the battle with his greatest personal challenge yet
Bad Boys
Self (archive footage)
Documentary about the Detroit Pistons.
NB90s
A look at the NBA and its players during the 1990s, including Michael Jordan's all-conquering Chicago Bulls, possibly the greatest draft class ever, and the arrival of Vinsanity. Narrated by Fab 5 Freddy.
The Dream Team
Self
The world had rarely seen a frenzy as the one the Dream Team created when it arrived in Barcelona, Spain, in July 1992. The Dream Team featured 11 future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame players and three future Hall of Famers on the coaching staff, including head coach Chuck Daly.
NB80s
A look at the NBA and its players during the 1980s, including the introduction of the 3-point shot, the transformation of the Los Angeles Lakers into "Showtime," and the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Narrated by Fab 5 Freddy.
Once Brothers
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Drazen Petrovic and Vlade Divac were two friends who grew up together sharing the common bond of basketball. Together, they lifted the Yugoslavian National team to unimaginable heights. After conquering Europe, they both went to USA where they became the first two foreign players to attain NBA stardom. But with the fall of the Soviet Union on Christmas Day 1991, Yugoslavia split up. A war broke out between Petrovic's Croatia and Divac's Serbia. Long buried ethnic tensions surfaced. And these two men, once brothers, were now on opposite sides of a deadly civil war. As Petrovic and Divac continued to face each other on the basketball courts of the NBA, no words passed between the two. Then, on the fateful night of June 7, 1993, Drazen Petrovic was killed in an auto accident. This film will tell the gripping tale of these men, how circumstances beyond their control tore them apart, and whether Divac has ever come to terms with the death of a friend before they had a chance to reconcile.
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
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Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals is a 2010 television documentary film broadcast on HBO. The film chronicles the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird that begin with the 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship Game and lasted throughout their lengthy, Hall of Fame careers in the NBA. The film makes an argument that without the massive media attention that was placed on the rivalry that Magic and Bird had, the NBA might not have made through the 1980s following the merger with the ABA, among other things.
Boston Celtics: 1985-1986 NBA Champions - Sweet Sixteen
Himself
Relive the Boston Celtics' sixteenth NBA Championship. Experience the historic 1986 NBA Finals showdown where the Celtics, led by Larry Bird, Robert Parrish and Kevin McHale, battled the upstart Houston Rockets led by Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson.
Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory
Himself
Led by Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, relive the return to glory as the Los Angeles Lakers take on Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics in a legendary 1984-85 NBA Finals match up. Avenging their loss to the Celtics in the previous year, experience the excitement of the Lakers historic ninth NBA Championship.
The NBA's 100 Greatest Plays
Himself
Perhaps more than any other sport, basketball is a star-driven event: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Dennis Rodman, Shaquille O'Neal--the list could go on and on. But it's not necessarily these athletes' overall careers that we remember as much as the breathtaking individual plays these illustrious men have given us. Is it possible to break down a hundred of these greatest moments in NBA history? The NBA's 100 Greatest Plays certainly tries.
1999-2000 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
Himself
As they entered the 1999-2000 season, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed destined for greatness. After a season-long journey that tested their resolve as much as their destiny with a dramatic victory over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Behind Shaquille O'Neal's dominating MVP performance, Kobe Bryant's brilliant play, and Phil Jackson's unique Zen philosophy the Lakers claimed their 12th title.
Michael Jordan: His Airness
Self
From his days as a child in North Carolina to his retirement from the Chicago Bulls in 1999, His Airness takes you on a journey through Michael Jordan's entire career. Complete with spectacular highlights along with interviews from teammates, coaches, and writers, plus Michael's own insight, this video captures the spirit, determination and championship drive of this global icon.
스페이스 잼
Larry Bird
우주 깡패 집단인 너드럭스 괴물들이 잔인하고 호전적인 대장 스와크 해머의 명령으로 지구에 내려온다. 그들의 목적은 루니 튠즈를 유괴하여 모론 마운틴으로 옮겨 놓는 것이다. 스와크해머는 너드럭스 괴물들의 따분한 항성에 놀이동산을 만드려는 속셈을 갖고 있었던 것이다. 벅스 바니는 겉으론 왜소하기 짝이 없는 이들 외계인들과 농구 토너먼트 대결을 펼쳐야 한다. 루니 튠즈가 이기면 그들은 온전히 지구에 남게 되지만 만약 외계인이 이기면 벅스와 친구들은 스와크 해머의 손아귀에 들어가야 한다. 무슨 기술이든 순식간에 습득하는 너드럭스의 비밀 기술을 간파하지 못한 벅스는 왜소한 외계인들을 우습게 보고 농구시합을 제의한 것이다. 너드럭스는 찰스 버클리, 패트릭 유잉, 먹시 보거스, 레리 존슨과 숀 브레들리 같은 NBA 수퍼스타들의 농구 실력을 모두 빨아들인 후 강력하고 스피디한 몬스터 팀으로 돌변해 버린다. 뒤늦게야 적들의 실체를 알아 차린 벅스는 도움이 필요하다고 판단한다. 하지만 누굴 찾아 가야 한단말인가? 쟁쟁하던 농구 스타들이 자신들의 실력을 모두 뺏겨버린 마당에 말이다. 그런데 단 한명. 가장 '화려했던 농구스타 마이클 조던이 농구계를 떠나 야구 선수로 간신히 버티고 있지 않은가!
NBA Below the Rim
Men among giants, the NBA's little big men are the unsung heroes of the court. Defying the odds, these players rise to levels above and beyond even their own expectations. Marvel at the men who beat the odds to make it in a big man's game: Mark Price's amazing long-range shooting, Spud Webb's incredible dunks, and Tim Hardaway's killer cross-over.
NBA 챔프
Himself
피트는 대학농구의 실력있는 코치지만 점수조작설에 휘말리면서 선수확보에 난항을 겪은데다 대학농구전 출전 자격도 따내지 못한다. 팀 승리에 집착한 피트는 훌륭한 재목이 될 선수들을 돈으로 매수해 입단시키려 한다. 이는 대회 규정을 어기는 것으로 사실이 발각되면 중한 제재가 가해질 것이다.
NBA Dream Team
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NBA Dream Team gives you definitive video profiles of the team selected to take on the world! Charles Barkley: An outrageous and fiercely determined force; Larry Bird: The hardest working man on the floor; Patrick Ewing: A dominating center, going for his second Olympic Gold Medal; Magic Johnson: The most charismatic player in NBA history; Michael Jordan: The player who has taken the game to new heights; Karl Malone: a combination of size and speed that's unrivaled on the hardwood; Chris Mullin: The ultimate gym rat; Scottie Pippen: One of the NBA's fastest rising stars; David Robinson: The Admiral with a mission--to claim the gold; John Stockton: An unselfish player who raises the level of everyone's game. See their spectacular career highlights and intimate behind the scenes portraits of the team that dreams are made of.
Larry Bird: A Basketball Legend
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Dramatic game footage and exclusive interviews tell the compelling story of the Larry Bird journey from small-town boy to sports legend. Bird revolutionized the game of basketball, winning three NBA Championships and three MVP trophies. Discover the man behind the legend- from his roots in French Luck, Indiana to his stellar collegiate basketball years and remarkable 13-year career with the Celtics. Plus, see Bird at his dazzling best with three of his most memorable game performances.
Winning Basketball
Himself
Join two of basketball's greatest legends Red Auerbach and Larry Bird, as they share their knowledge, insight, and experience in this action packed, highly instructive, and entertaining look at "America's Game."
Winning Basketball
Writer
Join two of basketball's greatest legends Red Auerbach and Larry Bird, as they share their knowledge, insight, and experience in this action packed, highly instructive, and entertaining look at "America's Game."
Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game
Indiana State Player