Larry Bird is widely considered to be one of the most iconic players in the history of the Boston Celtics and is argued to be one of the greatest NBA players to ever take the court. While many lifelong NBA fans will no doubt be acutely aware of who Bird is, plenty of younger NBA fans may know very little about the legend.

He is often touted for his incredible shooting at a time when players mostly loved to drive to the rim. He’s a 3-time NBA Champion, a 12-time all-star, and he was named to countless NBA teams during his roughly 13 years on the Celtics. He’s an impressive figure with incredible rivalries, but there are still tons of things that younger NBA fans should know about Larry Legend.

A lot of people know that Bird is a legendary figure, but don’t quite understand how legendary he was in his time. People wanted to see Bird dominate so badly that even his college days were arguably just as important as any time he spent in the NBA.

Thanks to his popularity as a star player throughout his career, the incredible rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson was in high-demand even before their clashes in the NBA. Their championship game is a thing of legend and one that many college players aspire to replicate.