In celebration of Larry Bird’s 66th birthday, many NBA stars came forward to wish this legend well. In addition to LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, and others, fans have some of the biggest names in sports wish the Boston Celtics legend. Social media was flooded with fans’ good wishes, who consider Larry Bird to be one of the most recognizable personalities of the past four decades. It was his fans who loved him every season that he played the game.?

He was remembered by the basketball world on this day for his incredible career in the league. A beautiful message was shared on Twitter by Los Angeles Lakers talisman LeBron James, who said,?“Happy Bday Larry Legend!!!!!! GOATED!! BIG 33”.

Additionally, other NBA stars wished him a happy birthday, including former Celtics stars Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. As fans can see in the video, they also highlighted his achievements and how he has inspired them.

Even his rivals wished Larry Bird the best on his special day

In addition to family and friends, one of the biggest rivals from his NBA career, Magic Johnson, shared a message for the three-time NBA champion. During the 90s, the Boston Celtics and the Lakers had a rivalry that is well remembered.

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As a result of all those years of rivalry on the court, fans witnessed one of the most memorable games in NBA history.?

?Happy birthday to my enemy turned great friend Larry Bird!! Larry was dominant since the day he stepped on the court at Indiana State and carried it one with the Boston Celtics!? Johnson said in his tweet. He also shared several pictures that brought back old memories of that time period.?

Bird and his impact on the game

Bird inspired many young generations to come into this sport through his many achievements, including being a 12-time All-Star, a three-time MVP, and a three-time NBA champion. Back in 1993, his legendary no. 33 jersey was retired by the Celtics, the team with which he made sports history.?

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As a result, he was later inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998.?

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