As Bird turns 59, here are as many reasons (and a few more) illuminating why he was so legendary
By Professor Parquet
On December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Celtic legend Larry Bird quietly turned 59. To celebrate his birthday week, here are as many reasons (with a few extra to grow on) reminiscing on what made Bird an all-time NBA superstar of the highest order.
1. Larry Bird is the #1 passing forward ever, hands down, with LeBron James and Rick Barry distant runners-up. No one rivals him in terms of creativity, court vision, anticipation, court awareness, unselfishness, touch and sheer passing acumen.