From now until February 11, Red’s Army will be posting stories about the players behind the Celtics’ 22 retired numbers and that one retired nickname. Stories will be posted in the order that the numbers were retired.
Editor’s note: We’ve provided many links to videos (and a few articles) to enhance this look back at Number 33. Use caution or you’ll end up in a YouTube wormhole.
“Larry Legend.” It’s one of the best-ever NBA nicknames because Larry Bird’s skills, achievements and career were undeniably … legendary.
With Bird on your team, you were a legitimate championship contender every season.