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In which draft was Larry Bird selected by the Boston Celtics?

  • 1978 NBA Draft

  • 1977 NBA Draft

  • 1979 NBA Draft

  • 1980 NBA Draft

Answer

Larry Bird was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1978 NBA Draft. The Celtics were in need of a star player, and Bird was seen as a potential franchise player. He was drafted sixth overall, and he quickly proved that the Celtics had made the right choice. Bird went on to have a Hall of Fame career, and he helped the Celtics win three NBA championships.
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