True to the swagger that defined his playing days, Barry didn't hesitate to pick himself first. However, if picking himself wasn't an option, Barry said, it came down to two names: Larry Bird or LeBron James. In the end, he tipped toward James.

NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird is one such player who is well known for his excellent psychological play. The Boston Celtics drafted Bird in the 1978 NB.

Kevin McHale and Larry Bird reminisce about Bird's uncanny ability to find teammates with the basketball, no matter where they were on the court. Larry Bird and Kevin McHale talk about the Lakers-Celtics rivalry and how it changed the NBA.

"Bill was a big addition for us, and everyone knew how talented he was," said the Hick from French Lick.

Former NBA legend Larry Bird is one of the greatest players there ever was to have existed in the big league. He is very well-known for his playmaking.

Larry Bird is regarded as one of the best shooters in the history of basketball. Bird averaged 24.3 points, 10 rebounds and 6.3 assists in his 13-season Hall-of-Fame career with the Boston Celtics, then coached his native Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals ...

Vernon Maxwell recalls shocking Larry Bird trash talk moment.

Larry Bird initially found the media-driven rivalry with Magic Johnson unfair, believing it overshadowed other stars and distracted from team play. He felt the focus on their individual matchup was "sad" and that Johnson likely felt the same.

Stacey King, NBA champion with Chicago Bulls and now a television commentator, gives the Slovenian some top praise.