How many wins did the Celtics improve by in Bird's rookie season?
32
25
40
48
Answer
The Celtics improved by 32 wins in Bird's rookie season. This is the largest single-season improvement in NBA history. The Celtics had a 35-47 record in the 1978-79 season, and they improved to 67-15 in the 1979-80 season. Bird was named Rookie of the Year and MVP in his first season.
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