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Forward Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics sits on the bench during a game.
Reggie Miller is one of the best guards in NBA history.
After his legendary run with the Indiana Pacers, the Basketball Hall of Famer has become one of the most notable broadcasters in the sport.
He is open in sharing his opinions on current (and former) NBA stars.
Reggie Miller Made His Feelings Clear About Celtics Legend Larry Bird
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 14: Reggie Miller reacts during the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ryan Sirius Sun/Getty Images)
Recently, Miller did an interview with Dan Patrick, and he was asked for his thoughts on Bird.
Miller: “Larry Bird could play in any era, generation and dominate… Larry Bird would dominate in today’s game, and he gets to shoot 15-20 threes. Are you kidding me?”
GettyUNDATED: BOSTON CELTICS FOWARD LARRY BIRD SHOOTS A JUMP SHOT DURING AN NBA GAME. Mandatory Credit: Allsport/ALLSPORT
Bird’s Legendary Boston Celtics Run
GettyForward Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics sits on the bench during a game.
After playing at Indiana State, Bird went on to spend his entire pro career with the Celtics (13 seasons).
The 12-time All-Star 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 three-point range in 897 games.
He led the Celtics to three NBA Championships.
StatMuse wrote: “Bird in the 1986 NBA Finals: — 24.0 PPG — 9.7 RPG — 9.5 APG — 2.7 SPG — 48/37/94% Larry Legend.”
Miller And Bird Go Back
GettyINDIANAPOLIS – JUNE 1: Head coach Larry Bird of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks at Market Square Arena on June 1, 1999 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 88-86. (Photo by Vincent Laforet/Getty Images)
Following his playing days, Bird had a brief stint as head coach of the Pacers.
Over three seasons, he went 147-67 during his time at the helm.
The Pacers reached the 2000 NBA Finals, but lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.
GettyNBA Eastern Conference coach Larry Bird of the Indiana Pacers (R) talks with his player Reggie Miller during the morning practice session at the Jacob Javits Convention Center during the 1998 All-Star Weekend 07 February in New York. The NBA All-Star Game will takes place 08 February at Madison Square Garden in New York. AFP PHOTO Timothy A. Clary (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP via Getty Images)
Miller spent his entire 18-year career with the Pacers, so he was able to play for Bird in those three seasons.
The five-time All-Star star had career averages of 18.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.5% from three-point range in 1,389 games.
He retired after the 2005 season.
Getty13 May 1998: Reggie Miller #31 of the Indianapolis Pacers listen to head coach Larry Bird during the game against the New York Knicks at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 99-88. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Laforet
Miller was unable to win a title, but he is one of the best shooters the game has ever seen.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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