#5 Larry Bird - Kevin McHale
CAREER STATS
Larry Bird) PPG- 24.3 RPG- 10.0 APG- 6.3
Kevin McHale) PPG- 17.9 RPG- 7.3 BPG- 1.7
Larry Legend and Kevin McHale were Celtic pride. Larry Bird is so phenomenal, an all around player with great passing ability while Kevin McHale had a defensive presence and would pick up the pieces from Bird. Larry Bird was a pure shooter and amazing behind the arc. In 1978 Larry Bird was drafted by the Celtics and McHale as well in 1980. Bird became Rookie of the Year and would start contending with the addition of Kevin McHale. In 1981 and 1986 the Celtics beat the Rockets both in six games. the best Finals matchup in this era was the 84' Finals versus their all time rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. This matchup is in my opinion one of the most physical personal battles in NBA history. Flagrant fouls and dirty plays were constant in the series and the Celtics would win in seven games. Larry Bird gained regular season MVP for three staright seasons (84'-86'). Bird also received Finals MVP for 1984 and 1986. Larry Bird was also a member of the 1992 USA Dream Team which was a team of majority Hall of Famers. This Celtics duo is considered one of the best Celtic duos ever to play.
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