Boston Celtics Post Birthday Message For NBA Legend Larry Bird

The Boston Celtics sent out a post for Larry Bird's birthday.

Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) in action against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images / RVR Photos-Imagn Images

Larry Bird is one of the players in NBA (and Boston Celtics) history.

On Saturday, the legendary forward is celebrating his 68th birthday.

Join us in wishing a Happy 68th Birthday to 12x #NBAAllStar, 3x NBA Champion, 3x NBA MVP, 2x NBA Finals MVP and 75th Anniversary Team member, Larry Bird! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/Q45oRfQvVb

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) December 7, 2024

The Celtics sent out a post with a message for Bird.

Their post had over 9,000 likes and 270,000 impressions in less than 12 hours.

They wrote: "Happy birthday Larry Legend ☘️🎂🎉"

Happy birthday Larry Legend ☘️🎂🎉 pic.twitter.com/7siIvuP2kQ

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 7, 2024

Many fans reacted to the post.

@billohoops: "Happy 68th Birthday to Boston Celtic great Larry Bird. The big-hearted Bird used his amazing bball IQ, competitive spirit & fundamental skills to earn 3 MVPs & 3 NBA titles. He’s considered the NBA’s best all-time passing forward & one of the best clutch shooters ever. HBD, LB."

Happy 68th Birthday to Boston Celtic great Larry Bird. The big-hearted Bird used his amazing bball IQ, competitive spirit & fundamental skills to earn 3 MVPs & 3 NBA titles. He’s considered the NBA’s best all-time passing forward & one of the best clutch shooters ever. HBD, LB. https://t.co/aBebzMPBJl

— Bill O'Rear (@billohoops) December 7, 2024

@Brilliant001_: "The best SF to EVER play the game"

The best SF to EVER play the game https://t.co/zuGVVeXBID

— BrilliantOne (@Brilliant001_) December 7, 2024

@BostonSportFan1: "Happy Birthday to a true legend!!!"

Happy Birthday to a true legend!!! https://t.co/nHr69wDgT9

— ChrisinDanvers (@BostonSportFan1) December 7, 2024

@William46676045: "Loved it back in the day when Larry Bird beat The Bad Boy Pistons and I couldn't stand those guys especially Bill Laimbeer. Happy Birthday Larry Bird!"

Loved it back in the day when Larry Bird beat The Bad Boy Pistons and I couldn't stand those guys especially Bill Laimbeer. Happy Birthday Larry Bird! https://t.co/J9cUzA91HJ pic.twitter.com/GqHn3z0zH3

— William Wright (@William46676045) December 7, 2024

Bird was the sixth pick in the 1978 NBA Draft out of Indiana State.

He made the NBA All-Star Game in 12 of his 13 seasons in the league.

The only time that Bird was not named an All-Star is the year that he appeared in just six games.

HBD LARRY BIRD ☘️

LEBRON: “Man he was so COLD!!!!! Zero flaws in his game. Larry Legend.”

KOBE: “As the years go on, people really forgot how great Larry Bird was. He was ridiculous." pic.twitter.com/PknZmLvPTu

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 7, 2024

Bird had career averages of 24.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 897 regular season games (all with the Celtics).

The Hall of Famer led Boston to three NBA Championships.