Larry Bird's net worth

Larry Joe Bird is a former American professional basketball player, coach, and business executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bird is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is famous for being a member of the Boston Celtics from 1979 to 1992, where he led the Boston Celtics to three NBA championships (1981, 1984, and 1986).

Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend”, Bird was selected by the Boston Celtics as the sixth overall PICK in the 1978 NBA Draft after his sophomore year at Indiana State. He played for the Celtics for the entirety of his professional career. Bird also won the Olympic gold medal in 1992 with “The Dream Team". He is the only person to be named Rookie of the Year, the Most Valuable Player, the NBA Finals MVP, the All-Star Game MVP, the Coach of the Year, and the Executive of the Year.

Larry Bird’s net worth

Larry Bird, a former professional basketball player and businessman from the United States, has a net worth of $75 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has been able to earn this fоrtunе for himself through соасhіng, еndоrѕеmеntѕ, аnd Расеrѕ’ рrеѕіdеnсу араrt frоm hіѕ рlауіng саrееr. In terms of endorsements, he has been in a few clothing and video game advertisements. He has spent a lot of time promoting the brands and goods of the Heinz Corporation.

Larry Bird’s salary

The Indiana-born player for the Celtics was the highest-paid at his time, as he had a $3.25 million five-year contract which earned him $650,000 annually. He was also the first player to earn five million dollars in an NBA season. Throughout his basketball career, his earnings in the NBA was $24,070,000. During the 1991-92 season, he earned the highest salary, $7,070,000 and after that, he announced his retirement because of his back injury. (via Celebrity Net Worth)

Larry Bird’s endorsements

The former basketball player has appeared in some clothes ads and video games. He has reportedly endorsed the Heinz Corporation by marketing their products and chains.

Larry Bird’s investments

Larry Bird reportedly appeared in the movie Space Jam, which helped him spread his fame even among movie lovers. He also trades in real estate and co-owns a hotel and restaurant in Terre Haute. Larry is also known to have turned one of his homes into a restaurant so that the NBA officials could have free meals.

Larry Bird’s other sources of income

Apart from basketball, his investments and different endorsements are some of his additional revenue sources. Several documentaries about Bird's life and career have been made, which include: A Basketball Legend, Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies, Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals, among others.

Larry Bird’s house

Larry owned a home in Indianapolis. The 10,232-square-foot mansion features five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and three fireplaces. It also houses multi-level patios, a pool, a tennis court, and a pool house with a kitchen. The house also includes a home theatre, wine cellar, a fitness room, billiard room, and pub-style wet bar. However, Bird listed the house up for sale for $2.4 million. (via IndyStar)

Larry Bird’s car collection

Bird reportedly has a collection that includes "A Pacer's Indy Car," a 1983 Jeep CJ7 Renegade, and a 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.

Larry Bird’s charity work

An honorary Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Larry Bird has also supported Charita Bulls, which was formed with the mission to enhance the lives of Chicago's youth by actively supporting educational, recreational, and social programs.

In an interview, while talking about his charitable activities. Bird claimed, "All of my donations are sort of made under the table," "I don't require publicity. I'm not doing anything to gain attention. Though I do care. and that matters the most.