Somehow, history has forgotten that Larry Bird was one of the toughest, trash-talking, body-banging forwards to ever play the game. Secretly, Larry Bird was one of the dirtiest players to hit the professional hardwood. Not to mention his unorthodox jump shot that killed the hopes and dreams of a lot of hi NBA alumni peers. Yet, he's deserving of the crown of Indiana beating out some rather tough competition in George McGinnis, Zach Randolph, and Shawn Kemp.
After being picked sixth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics, 'The Hick from the French Lick' went on to win three NBA Championships with the franchise while earning three NBA Most Valuable Player honors, and two NBA Finals MVP Awards. His list of accolades run much deeper but his rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers and Magic Johnson was one of the greatest sports stories anyone could ever imagine. These days, Larry Bird is still in the pro-basketball realm working as the President of Basketball Operations for his home state Indiana Pacers.