"I've heard some other players say I talk a lot, but if I do, I don't hear myself," Bird said.

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

"I really don't buy the papers to read the articles about the team because I know exactly what goes on within the team," Bird ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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