25 Most Dynamic Duos in NBA History

#6 Larry Bird and Kevin McHale (Boston Celtics)

Larry Bird and Kevin McHale

After their incredible run in the 60s, the Celtics had hit a bit of a slump by their standards in the following decade. They had only managed to reach the finals twice in the 70s and with Havlicek being retired and Cowens in his last breaths as a player, the Celtics were looking for a new spark. They found it when the drafted Larry Bird in 1978 and Kevin McHale in 1980. The duo reignited Boston and formed the greatest Celtics duo since Russell and Cousy.

Bird was an all-around superstar and did whatever was required of him in every game he played. McHale was master in the post. Nobody at the time had the kind of moves that he possessed in the paint. The pair along with Robert Parrish were almost impossible to handle when in full flight.

They led the Celtics to five finals appearances including four consecutive trips from 1984 to 1987. They won three NBA titles in the 80s. Bird won the MVP award three years in a row and also won three finals MVP's while McHale won the Sixth Man of the Year twice.

McHale was a seven-time All-Star and is still recognized as one of the greatest power forwards to ever grace the floor. The duo was also named to the 50th Anniversary All-Time team. The spent their entire career in Boston and retired in 1992 and 1993 respectively.