Bird Watching

Talent, drive, smarts, and an absolutely one-of-a-kind personality - that is the essence of basketball legend Larry Bird. Now Bird tells the story of his playing and coaching days that the headlines would only hint at. Starting with the day he announced his retirement as a member of the Boston Celtics ('one of the happiest days of my life'), looking back to his college career, and going behind the scenes as head coach of the Indiana Pacers, Bird talks hoops and talks life, strategy and players, victories and defeats. At the same time we find out why he decides to leave the Pacers, how he really hurt his back, and who the most important influences on his life have been. A great book about basketball, this is also a great book about a fascinating man - who played the game his way from the beginning to the end.