The estimated nett worth of Larry Bird is $45 million. He was chosen by the Boston Celtics with the sixth overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draught, but he decided to stay and play for Indiana State University. In 1979, Larry Bird entered the draught and started out as a power forwards and small forwards. The Boston Celtics were his professional basketball team for his whole career. The NBA’s Most Valuable Player, Executive, and Coach of the Year all went to him, making him the lone recipient of each award.
Larry Bird agreed to become the Indiana Pacers’ head coach after leaving the NBA. He made it clear in advance that he would only be coaching for three years. He successfully guided the team under his direction, earning him the Coach of the Year honour.
STATISTICS
Source of Wealth:
NBA
Age:
64
Birth Place:
West Baden, Indiana
Height:
6′ 9″ (2.06 m)
Weight:
220 lbs (100 kg)
Marital Status:
Divorced (Dinah Mattingly)
Full Name:
Larry Joe Bird
Nationality:
United States
Date of Birth:
December 7, 1956
Occupation:
Professional Basketball Player (Retired)
Education:
Indiana State University, Springs Valley High School
Children:
3 (Connor, Corrie, Mariah)
EARNINGS & FINANCIAL DATA
Earnings 1993
Salary 1993Salary from Boston Celtics$2,300,000Earnings 1992
Salary 1992Salary from Boston Celtics$7,070,000Earnings 1991
Salary 1991Salary from Boston Celtics$1,500,000Earnings 1989
Salary 1989Salary from Boston Celtics$1,800,000Earnings 1988
Salary 1988Salary from Boston Celtics$1,800,000Earnings 1986
Salary 1986Salary from Boston Celtics$1,800,000Earnings 1978
Contract 1978Five-year contract with Boston Celtics$3,250,000
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