Best Selling Books by Larry Bird

Larry Bird captured the imagination and admiration of basketball fans throughout his thirteen-year career with the Boston Celtics with his trademark style of creative, intelligent, exciting, and hard-nosed play. And then, last year in his rookie season as head coach of the Indiana Pacers, he infused the team with these same qualities -- and the results were remarkable. He turned around a slumping franchise and led the Pacers to the conference finals. To finish off a great season, Bird was named the NBA''s "Coach of the Year" -- quite an accolade for Bird, who had never coached before and surprised many fans with his unusual and unorthodox coaching methods. This book is a look into one of the greatest minds to have ever stepped on a hardwood court. Larry Bird shares his inner thoughts on basketball that to date only his Celtic teammates and Pacers players have been privy. From dissecting offensive and defensive strategies to assessing the talent of NBA players; from sharing the genesis of his coaching philosophies to how he deals with today''s overpriced and temperamental players, it''s all there. This book is Larry Bird''s basketball playbook, and it''s the one book every basketball fan will want to read. Cover design by Tom Tafuri Cover photograph by Glenn James/NBA Photos

Includes diagrams, drawings, and photos, some in color, as well as Larry Bird''s NBA statistics and career highlights, ball measurements and standards, "The winner''s edge" training program, and glossary.

The long-silent superstar sets the record straight, revealing a side of himself and basketball you''ve never seen before. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The New York Times–bestseller from the Hall of Fame basketball legends. “Finally a book that tells the story of Magic and Larry from their vantage point.” —Denzel Washington In Celtic green was Larry Bird, the hick from French Lick, with laser-beam focus, relentless determination, and a deadly jump shot, a player who demanded excellence from everyone and whose caustic wit left opponents quaking in their high-tops. Magic Johnson was Mr. Showtime, a magnetic personality with all the right moves. Young, indomitable, he was a pied piper in purple and gold. And he burned with an inextinguishable desire to win. When their matchup started they were bitter rivals, but along the way they became lifelong friends. With intimate, fly-on-the-wall detail, When the Game Was Ours transports readers to this electric era of 1980s basketball and reveals for the first time the inner workings of two players dead set on besting one another. From the heady days of trading championships to the darker days of injury and illness, we come to understand Larry’s obsessive devotion to winning and how his demons drove him on the court. We hear him talk with candor about playing through chronic pain and its truly exacting toll. In Magic we see a young, invincible star struggle with the sting of defeat, not just as a player but as a team leader. We are there the moment he learns he’s contracted HIV and hear in his own words how that devastating news impacted his relationships in basketball and beyond. But always, in both cases, we see them prevail. “An exhilarating ride down one of the most competitive rivalries ever.” —Pat Riley

Bobby "Slick" Leonard has etched his name forever on the Mount Rushmore of Indiana basketball, and in Boom, Baby! he shares memories from his storied career. Leonard takes readers inside the Indiana locker room with legendary head coach Branch McCracken and onto the court when he hit the deciding free throws as the "Hurrying Hoosiers" topped Phog Allen''s Kansas Jayhawks. He recalls the NBA''s early years, including being drafted by a Baltimore Bullets team that folded soon after selecting him. He tells of his time as the winningest coach in the ABA''s nine-year history, securing three championships in his first five seasons with the Indianapolis Pacers. In his final act, "Slick" endeared himself to new generations of Hoosier hoops fans as the longtime Pacers radio voice, with his trademark call "Boom, Baby!" for a successful three-point shot.

Różniło ich niemal wszystko – charakter, pochodzenie, sposób gry, a nawet kolor skóry. Łączyło jedno: perfekcjonizm i niepohamowana żądza zwyciężania. Moment, w którym po raz pierwszy stanęli naprzeciwko siebie, wyznaczył nową erę koszykówki. Ich wzajemna rywalizacja stała się symbolem lat 80., odmieniając zdruzgotany narkotykowymi skandalami wizerunek NBA. Larry Bird kontra Earvin „Magic” Johnson, Celtics kontra Lakers, Wschód kontra Zachód, siła kontra finezja, Old School kontra Showtime… Kiedy rządziliśmy NBA to niezwykle osobisty portret najsłynniejszego duetu rywali w historii koszykówki. Od pierwszego finału w lidze uniwersyteckiej, przez zacięte boje o mistrzowskie pierścienie, po wsparcie w najtrudniejszych momentach. Kiedy zaczynali, byli największymi wrogami. Skończyli jako przyjaciele na całe życie. *** Byli różni jak Yin i Yang, dlatego tak perfekcyjnie do siebie pasowali. Bez Magica i Larry’ego nie byłoby współczesnej NBA. To oni kształtowali tożsamość ligi, to oni wznieśli grę na wyżyny. Kiedy rządziliśmy NBA to ucieleśnienie słowa rywalizacja. Czytając tę książkę, miałem ciarki na plecach. Maciej Zieliński Niewiele sportowych pojedynków dwóch wielkich gwiazd miało tak wielkie znaczenie dla dyscypliny. Rywalizacja, pasja, zaangażowanie, poświęcenie oraz, wydawałoby się, niemożliwa przyjaźń Larry’ego Birda i Earvina „Magica” Johnsona sprawiają, że od książki trudno się oderwać. Michał Owczarek, Sport.pl Kiedy jako 14-latek grałem swój pierwszy turniej w jakiejś wrocławskiej szkole, Magic i Larry rozgrywali najbardziej ekscytujące finały NBA w latach 80. Kiedy trzy lata później walczyłem o mistrzostwo Polski juniorów, cały świat znów oglądał ich rywalizację. Wtedy umacniali swoje rządy nad emocjami kibiców na całym świecie. Nawet jako reprezentant kraju ekscytowałem się jak dziecko pojedynkami tych dwóch zawodników. Historię Magica i Larry’ego trzeba poznać, bo bez nich koszykówka nie byłaby tym, czym jest dziś. Adam Wójcik Czytałem wiele biografii sportowców, ale takiej jeszcze nie. Magic Johnson i Larry Bird są bardzo dobrymi materiałami na książkę. Jest świetna! Jakub Wojczyński, „Przegląd Sportowy”

«De todos los jugadores a los que me he enfrentado, el único al que he temido de verdad es a Larry Bird.» Del prólogo de Magic Johnson Para entender el baloncesto hay que entender a Larry Bird. Considerado por muchos el mejor alero que jamás ha existido, formó junto a Michael Jordan y Magic Johnson el trío que protagonizaría la edad de oro de la NBA. Con otro trío, el que formaría con Robert Parish y Kevin McHale, revivió a los Boston Celtics para llevarlos a ganar tres campeonatos, consiguió tres MVP consecutivos y firmó algunas de las páginas más memorables de la historia del baloncesto. Y todo ello sin saber saltar, ni correr, ni driblar. Publicadas poco antes de su retirada en 1992, estas memorias revelan el testimonio vital y profesional de una figura poco dada a las entrevistas y en gran parte desconocida. Larry Bird se sincera sobre algunos de los capítulos más decisivos de su vida y de su carrera: la angustia por el suicidio de su padre, la férrea disciplina que convirtió a un chico de pueblo en una superestrella nacional, la magia del Boston Garden y los Celtics, la feroz rivalidad con los Lakers o su relación con Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan o Isiah Thomas.

Desde el instante en que Earvin "Magic" Johnson y Larry Bird saltaron a la pista como rivales, entablaron una batalla física y psicológica sin parangón. Con el verde de los Celtics estaba Larry Bird, un chaval de Indiana duro, exigente y perspicaz armado de un infalible tiro exterior. Vestido con el oro y púrpura de los Lakers estaba "Magic" Johnson, Mr. Showtime, el hombre espectáculo, una personalidad arrolladora que jugaba al baloncesto como los ángeles. Jóvenes y atrevidos, ambos ardían en deseos de ganar a toda costa. Su inusual relación acabó siendo el símbolo de la rivalidad por excelencia de la NBA: Lakers contra Celtics, el Este contra el Oeste, el físico contra la sutileza, la vieja escuela contra el Showtime, incluso los negros contra los blancos. Cada uno empujó al otro hacia lo más alto, y juntos sumaron ocho campeonatos, seis premios MVP y contribuyeron a que una NBA en horas bajas se convirtiera en lo que es hoy en día. Al principio fueron acérrimos rivales, pero durante el trayecto acabaron fraguando una amistad imperecedera. Con todo lujo de detalles, "Cuando éramos los mejores" nos transporta a una época inolvidable y revela por primera vez los entresijos de la carrera de dos jugadores cuya máxima aspiración era derrotar a su rival. "Cuando éramos los mejores" es, en definitiva, la crónica de la trayectoria de dos gigantes durante la época dorada del baloncesto profesional estadounidense.

Do You Want To Explore An Adorable And Cute Collection Of Baby Animals ? If you answered "Yes" then you will adore this coloring book. Surely, this coloring book will help you to express yourself and explore your creativity. You will definitely like the simple yet adorable illustrations to color. This book is perfect for anyone who loves Baby Animals and coloring. Why you buy this book? This book is specially designed to relieve the stress through coloring. The book is ideal for all skill levels - including toddlers, kids, teens and adults. The illustrations designs vary from simpler to more complex This book contains 50 unique illustrations of lovable Baby Animals with beautiful backgrounds featuring: Cute Baby Tiger. Silly Baby Monkey and Sloth. Baby Koala, Tot Elephant and much more. Coloring Pages: This book contains easy and cute coloring pages. The pages are printed single side to avoid color bleed. The size of the pages are 8.5 x 11. The cool illustrations will definitely please you. So whether you want to color charming baby animals or looking for a beautiful gift for any animals lover then this Baby Animals Coloring Book is perfect for you. Please scroll up and click the" Add to Cart" button now!

Easter Coloring Book for Adults ★★Easter Eggs, Easter Baskets, Bunnies, Flowers, and More!★★ Easter coloring book for adults is the perfect way to celebrate the Easter season. Contains 50 pages of Easter designs filled with Easter eggs, Easter baskets, bunnies, spring flowers, and more. Easter coloring book for adults, teens, men, and women. Carefully chosen design will provide hours of fun, stress relief, creativity, and relaxation. Relax and unwind as you color these dazzling illustrations. This Easter coloring book for grown-ups features: A variety of styles sure to please all levels of colorists Contains 50 illustrations Each page is 8.5 by 11 inches Each page is professionally composed Beautiful and unique designs, no repeats Single-side pages lessen the chance of bleed through and make removal and display easy High-resolution printing Great gift idea or buy one for yourself!

Dans les années 1980, les Los Angeles Lakers et les Boston Celtics s''affrontent sans relâche pour la suprématie de la Ligue. A leur tête, Magic Johnson et Larry Bird, deux hommes que tout oppose. Et pourtant... Sur la décennie, ils remportent à eux deux 8 titres de champion, 6 titres de MVP, et sauvent la NBA de la faillite. Dans ce livre, les deux joueurs nous confient les coulisses de cette rivalité, née à l''université, rythmée par des confrontations et accidents de carrière, comme Magic qui revient sur le moment où il a appris avoir contracté le virus du SIDA. Ce duo de légende retrace avec de nombreuses anecdotes une formidable opposition. Grâce à leur charisme et leur influence sur les fans, ils ont permis à la NBA d''être ce qu''elle est aujourd''hui.