The Celtics are long gone, but there are still some local connections to root for on both sides of this year’s NBA Finals.

Bird wasn't a loudmouth trying to compensate. He spoke with quiet confidence, throwing out lines that cut deep but didn't beg ...

Bird's coaching stint didn't last long, but it was enough for the NBA legend to show he had what it takes to lead a team to ...

Team owner Paul Gaston approached Bird, who had long retired as a player but remained a living symbol of Celtics pride, and ...

"I would take that team and challenge anyone" - Larry Bird on whether his Boston teams would beat Paul Pierce's 2008 Celtics ...

Larry Bird revealed his frustration over the Boston Celtics ignoring his coaching recommendations in 1997. At the time, Bird ...

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle spoke about a number of players who defined their generations, from Larry Bird and ...

Bob Cousy, the legendary Boston Celtics point guard, once declared Larry Bird as the greatest basketball player of all time.