Husein Gradasevic
General Facts and Figures
- Name: Larry Joe Bird
- Net Worth: $75 Million
- Occupation: Professional basketball player
- Date of Birth: December 7, 1956
- Place of Birth: West Baden Springs, Indiana
- Zodiac: Sagittarius
- Spouse: Dinah Mattingly
- Social: Facebook
Early Life and Education
Larry Joe Bird was born in Indiana in 1956 and raised in French lick. His parents decided to divorce years later after his birth in 1956.
His father, a Korean War veteran, committed suicide after the family broke up. Joe’s mother struggled to raise him and his siblings.
Larry joined sports at Spring Valley high school to try to forget about his family problems.
His basketball skills won him a scholarship to college at Indiana University. He, however, only studied for one month before dropping out.
Larry joined another institution in French lick for one year and later returned to Indiana state university.
He found peace here and joined the basketball team. His team became the first to join the school’s NCCA tournament. Their match with Michigan State became the first to have the highest views. He completed his studies in 1979.
Career Life and Net Worth
His career started in his final year at the university. Boston Celtic booked him when he was in college, but he decided to finish his studies first.
His agent helped him negotiate with the NBA draft, which had declined to pay him more than other players.
Larry’s agent threatened that Joe would join the 1979 draft. They agreed on his term, and he signed a five-year contract. The deal amounted to $3.25 million.
The success he brought to the team was worth his pay. He brought much success to the team, including more than 100 wins over other groups.
The Celtic team ranked high in the conference finals, thanks to Larry. He played for the team until it was time for him to retire in 1992.
Larry is not much open about his financial status. The only record available is that his net worth is $75 million. Most of his wealth is from his career as a basketball player and coach.
Larry Bird Salary
- Salary 1993 – Salary from Boston Celtics – $2,300,000Salary
- 1992 – Salary from Boston Celtics – $7,070,000Salary
- 1991 – Salary from Boston Celtics – $1,500,000
- Salary 1989 – Salary from Boston Celtics – $1,800,000
- Salary 1988 – Salary from Boston Celtics – $1,800,000
- Salary 1986 – Salary from Boston Celtics – $1,800,000
- Contract 1978 – Five-year contract with Boston Celtics – $3,250,000
Personal Life
Larry is a family man. His first marriage with Janet did not work though they had a daughter in 1977. They first broke up a year after their wedding and then reconciled. Later they even divorced, and he married again in 1989 and adopted two children.
