Larry admits the Boston Celtics could have won more titles in the 1980s due to injuries and missed opportunities.

Long before the Boston Celtics moved to TD Garden in 1995, their home was the historic Boston Garden — a venue beloved by locals but loathed by nearly every visiting team. Built in 1928, the arena lacked many modern amenities,

"Just show up, pick up the check and go home, that's my motto now." Other participants in the 1987 3-Point contest included Celtics' teammate Danny Ainge, Dale Ellis, Craig Hodges, Mark Price, Byron Scott,

Despite the financial rewards that came with his success, Bird candidly shared that money never brought him genuine happiness. "I always felt that I was going to do something in life where I could be secure and now I feel secure.

Parish said Bird, the once-fiery and trash-talking leader, became noticeably irritable toward the end of his career.

Larry Bird was one of the NBA's top stars during the 1980s, but his career was cut short by physical issues. The Boston Celtics legend opened up about the reason behind his abrupt retirement. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are often credited as the key figures who helped the NBA regain its popularity during the 1980s—a legacy further solidified by Michael Jordan in the years that followed.

Parish was on the bench taking a breather when the fight started and was the only player on either team who never made it on to the court.

"I really regret the whole thing because it reflects on the Boston Celtics," Bird said, reflecting on the aftermath. "I'm really sorry about that. But in my heart, I feel bad about the kids. I regret all this because kids should be able to look up to athletes.

Denver Nuggets big man and NBA champion DeAndre Jordan hasn’t forgotten the harsh criticism he received from Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird prior to his draft. Before every NBA Draft, speculation runs rampant about the potential careers of incoming rookies.

On this day in Celtics history, former Boston forward Wally Szczerbiak and ex-Celtic guard Tom Kelly were born.

Ahead of Saturday night's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum praised LeBron James for his incredible performance in the NBA at 40 years old. The Boston Celtics are coming off a dominant 123-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers as they prepare for a marquee showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers,

Champion Boston Celtics point guard alum Rajon Rondo was no small part of the engine that powered the 2007-08 Celtics squad to their first NBA title since Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish were on the storied ball club's roster.