How Much is Larry Bird’s Net Worth in 2024?

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Among the richest NBA professionals, Larry Bird is one of them. He is a former American retired basketball professional and also a business magnet. He is one of the greatest players in the history of basketball. Many of the netizens are eager to know about his life and net worth. So stay tuned to know Larry Bird’s net worth.

Larry Bird’s Career Stats At a Glance

  • Seasons: 13 Games
  • Played: 897
  • Minutes per Game (MPG): 38.4
  • Points per Game (PPG): 24.3
  • Rebounds per Game (RPG): 10.0
  • Assists per Game (APG): 6.3
  • Steals per Game (SPG): 1.7
  • Blocks per Game (BPG): 0.8
  • Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 49.6
  • Three-Point Percentage (3P%): 37.6
  • Free Throw Percentage (FT%): 88.6

Birth and Primary Life

This man emerged in the world on Dec 7, 1956, in West Baden Springs, Indiana. Famous NBA player Oscar Robertson was also born in Indiana. The full name of Larry Bird is Larry Joe Bird. He is one of four brothers and one sister. The father of Larry Bird was a military person who fought in the Korean War. 

The early life of Larry Bird was not full of sweat. He lost his father in his early life. His father committed suicide after the separation from his mother. However, his mother continued the life struggle. He was raised in the city of the French Lick, where his mother earned their livelihood. In his school life, he engaged in basketball play and became the school star of the basketball play. During his school career, he secured an average of 31 points, 21 rebounds, and four assists as a senior.

Total Net Worth:$75 Million
Salary Earned:$26 Million
Source of Income:Basketball player & Coach, Athlete, Business, Media
Birth:Dec 7, 1956, in Florida, USA
Mother:Georgia Bird
Father:Claude Joseph Bird
Siblings:Ally Elaine Smith
Position:Small Forward/Power Forward
Religion:Christianity
Ethnicity:Caucasian
Hair Color:Blonde
Eye Color:Grey
Horoscope:Sagittarius
Wife/Girlfriend:Dinah Mattingly, Janet Condra (Separated)
College Education:Indiana State University
Nationality:American
Achievements:NBA Executive of the Year, NBA Most Valuable Player Award, All-NBA Team, NBA Rookie of the Year Award, John R. Wooden Award, Oscar Robertson Trophy, Adolph Rupp Trophy, NABC Player of the Year, UPI Player of the Year
Height:6 ft 9 inches
Weight:100 kg
Current Age:66 years

Larry Bird College Life

larry bird net worthAt the first of his university career, he was a drop-out student at Indiana University as he could not cope with the university.  After the drop-out, he moved to his old city, French Lick, where he grew up. The university career of Larry Bird began with the Indiana State Sycamores in 1975. During the play for the university, he favored the university with several achievements. He led the team to the NCAA tournament in 1979. His team played in the championship in 1979 against Michigan State. The game was remarkable as it earned the highest television rating. Unfortunately, in the game, his team lost. In his university career, he secured an average of 30.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. Among the achievements of his college career, the notable award is the Naismith College Player of the Year Award.

Professional Journey

From 1979 to 1992, for a long-term season, he played for the Boston Celtics. He favored his team to achieve dignity and honor. 

The journey of basketball career of Larry Bird began with the Boston Celtics. He took the first step into the arena of NBA basketball in 1979. In the 1978 NBA draft, the Boston Celtics selected him as the sixth overall pick. But at the time, he was not detached from the university of Indiana State. He could not join the Boston Celtics in 1978. He started the journey with his team signing the $3.25 million contract that was the highest-paid Rookie in the history of the sport at that time in the next year.

 

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After joining Larry Bird, the total performance of the team was changed by his magical play of his. With his impressive performance, Boston Celtic won 32 matches. With his magic, the team won 114-106 over the Houston Rockets, and he recorded 14 points, ten rebounds, and five assists per game. In his total rookie year, he secured averages of 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. For his outstanding performance in his Rookie year, he achieved the All-Star Team. His name was inducted to the Rookie of the year. Till the last of his career, he was with the Bastion Celtic which is the first and last team of his professional career. 

During his tenure with the Boston Celtics, he won the NBA championships in 1981, 1984, and 1986, respectively. In the history of NBA basketball in a single NBA season, as a first man, he recorded a shoot of 50% or better on field goals, 40% on three-pointers, and 90% on free throws. 

Larry Bird Retirement Age & Year

larry bird NBA playerAfter switching off of his career’s light, he engaged himself in the coach-ship. But he did not cut ties with his team Boston Celtics. He joined the team this time not as a player but as a coachman. He was appointed as coach assistant. Later, in 1997 he joined the Indiana Pacers as a coach. During his coach-ship in the 1997-98 season, his team faced success. 

The 2011-12 season was another golden time of his life. This season, he was honored with the NBA Executive of the Year. In the history of the NBA, he is the first man to win three awards. Head the Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year in the same seasons. 

Achievement

The house of success of Larry Bird is designed with several achievements, recognitions, and awards. He was not only honored but also honored by his team. In the history of NBA basketball play, he is the third player who won three consecutive MVP Awards. For 12 times, he won the NBA All-Star teams. 

Personal life

He started his conjugal life with Janet Condra in 1975. But after one year, they were separated. They again reconciled and had a daughter Corrie in 1977. But they were separated permanently. The next conjugal life, Larry Bird, was started with Inah Mattingly in 1989. Their family adopted two children, Conner and Mariah.

Larry Bird’s Salary Earning

Larry Bird played his entire NBA career with the Boston Celtics from 1979 to 1992. Here’s a breakdown of his estimated salary earnings per season:

SeasonTotal Earning
1979-1980$0.65 Million
1980-1981$0.67 Million
1981-1982$0.7 Million
1982-1983$0.73 Million
1983-1984$0.76 Million
1984-1985$0.8 Million
1985-1986$0.85 Million
1986-1987$1.8 Million
1987-1988$1.9 Million
1988-1989$2 Million
1989-1990$2.1 Million
1990-1991$2.2 Million
1991-1992$2.3 Million

Larry Bird’s Height and age

He is one of the taller men in the basketball arena. The height of this man is 6 ft 9 inches. The age of this man is 66 years. 

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Larry Bird Net Worth [Updated in 2024]

The net worth of this rich man is $75 Million. During his professional career, he earned a $26 million salary.

Over the past five years, Rick C. Nees has written hundreds of NBA players' biographies, some of which have already been published in famous newspapers. He previously worked as- Commentator, Basketball Analyst, Basketball Player, Newspaper Sports Editor, Radio sports presenter. Rick grew up watching basketball leagues. He was a state-level high school basketball player who followed all NBA events since he was a child.

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