Larry Bird, a legend, has a long history with the Indiana Pacers. He coached them to their first NBA Finals. Rick Carlisle appreciates Bird's influence. Bird is currently a consultant for the team.

"But that," said his third wife, Darla, 20 years his junior ... I’ve had a phone conversation with Larry Bird simply because Gary said we should," he said. "I’m fascinated by the depth ...

Quinn Buckner pushed back on the notion that Larry Bird would ever fall out of the top 10 of all-time basketball players. The national champ at Indiana who was a teammate of Bird's for three ...