27 Larry Bird Nicknames

Larry Bird is an American basketball player.

Larry is known as the greatest player of his time in NBA history. He has also been the NBA coach.

Larry attended Indiana State University. During his second year, he was drafted for the Boston Celtics. He has spent his era of professional career with the Boston Celtics. Larry won three NBA championships. He also won the league MVP for three consecutive seasons from 1984 to 1986.

Larry also coached the NBA players when he was appointed as the head coach. He won the NBA coach award in 1998. Bird has coached the Indiana Pacers for three seasons. He is the only player who shot 50% from the field, 90% from the free throw line, and 40% from the three-point line in NBA history.

After successfully coaching, Larry was selected as the president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers. Bird has achieved many nicknames from the remarkable benchmark of ups and downs in his professional field. Here are some of the nicknames you would like to have and know about.

Larry Bird is counted among the legendary athletes, hence why he got the infamous name of Larry Legend. His era is described as the golden age in basketball history, and he became the star of Indiana state. A huge number of fans would like to nickname as per the nickname of the star. Here are some of the names you would like to have.

• Larry Legend - Larry Bird has been nicknamed Larry Legend for his back-to-back victory in NBA championships. It is a perfect nickname for an athlete persona.
• The Hick From French Lick - Larry Bird belongs to French Lick, Indiana, and after joining the Boston Celtics, he rose to the height of his carrier, which got him the name hick from French Lick.

Larry Bird is an epic player who has achieved a fan base of millions. His skills in this field have created a new height and very high expectations in the heart of fans. Larry Legend and Magic Johnson entered the NBA around the same season, and Magic played for the Lakers. Have a look at the list of names for Larry Bird.

• Bird Soar - It was drafted to build up confidence and excitement after the defeat in the title game by the Boston Celtics
• Great White Hope - Larry Bird has been given the name Great White Hope by the fans who have high hopes during his basketball matches from him. To cheer him up and with the confidence and expectations of fans, he got the nickname great white hope.
• Kodak - Larry Legend was named Kodak by his coach for was able to picture most of the plays on the basketball court.

Larry Bird went to Boston as a rookie. And after being successful as a player and winning many tournaments, has coached the Pacers and led them to the NBA finals. Set your eyes on the list of names for such a potential star in your life.

• Aileen - A nickname that means the bright shining light would be a perfect name for the star in your life.
• Callahan - To name a kid who is just as bright-headed as the famous player Bird.
• Javier - A nickname for your toddler who is very bright like Larry.
• Lauri - It is a rhyming name with Larry, which symbolizes victory and honor.
• Lori - Means honorable, just like Larry.
• Lorea - A beautiful nickname for your baby girl who is as delicate as a flower to you.
• Lorkin - A masculine nickname with a Celtic origin which means the fierce one.
• Lawny - For your baby boy, whom you want to call the lion and wish him to get inspired to rise high and achieve honor whenever they hear the name.
• NBA - For your friend who is interested in being an NBA player like Larry Bird.

Fans have honored Bird with names like 'great white hope' and 'kodak'. Many would like to call their toddler a nickname inspired or similar to these names. Brainstorming ideas of such names, in the list below, there are the names jolted down for you.

• Boomerang - A perfect nickname for your toddler to display the message of never giving up.
• Cheddar - When someone plays very well and his skills are as smooth as the cheese glide.
• Chuck - It comes from the Old English word 'ceorl' meaning man.
• Champ - For your adorable kid to build up the persona of a champion.
• Earnie - If someone is earnest and serious about every task they do.
• Hawk - Perfect for your kid too and a message to fly high whenever you call him.
• Hat-trick - When your boy scored the same for three consecutive times.
• Homer - This term is related to the team who thinks their team is the best.
• Jack - It is an English name that is meant for someone you believe in having received the grace of God.
• Jumbo - A nickname to make silly jokes and tease someone who is a very large person.
• Kody - Another possible nickname of Kodak you would find cool to have.
• Kod - An abbreviation of the word Kodak using the first three alphabets that sounds unique.
• Rookie - When they have no skills in the field of your particular game or are newbies to the game.