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Larry Bird

United States · 1979–1992

Slow, unathletic, and almost impossible to beat.

3
NBA titles: 3
MVP awards: 24.3
Points per game: 12
All-Star selections

Career

Bird compensated for a lack of speed with shooting range, anticipation and an appetite for the decisive moment that bordered on rude — he was known for telling opponents what he was about to do. Three consecutive MVP awards in the mid-1980s remain rare company.

Honours

Three NBA championships with Boston
Three consecutive MVP awards, 1984–1986
Two Finals MVP awards
Member of the 1992 Dream Team

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