Bird Quote by Red Auerbach

I've got to give Larry Bird his due; he was a great player. He knew the game and he was smart.

— Dennis Rodman

Larry Bird is like a basketball god to me for what he's done for my career.

— Jalen Rose

I think the greatest player I've ever played against was Magic Johnson. Next, was Larry Bird. Then, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

— John Salley

I love Larry Bird, but I don't agree with him. I love him and respect everything about him. I learned a long time ago,…

— Pete Carroll

Dirk Nowitzki will be better than Larry Bird. I'm a legend killer.

— Mark Jackson

I feel so fortunate to have great coaching. Coaches that have taught me great habits and taught me great things about basketball and life,…

— J. J. Redick

I've been so blessed to play for the greatest coach at a time when our organization has done incredible things. I've played with the…

— Tom Brady

When I say I played with the greatest, let's not forget I also played for the greatest coach of all time.

— Scottie Pippen

Who in their right mind wouldn't listen to what Larry Bird tells them? He knows what it takes to be a successful player, and…

— Larry Bird

I'm very thankful to players like John Stockton and Spud Webb. They've made it possible for someone like me to make it. I think…

— Scott Brooks

I'm not playing this game just to be a good basketball player. I want to be one of the greatest to ever play.

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

I'm the first to admit that I have never been the greatest team player.

— Colin Jackson