It has been a run of legend. A heart ailment prompted Bird to follow through on another promise — that he would only coach three seasons. He walked away weeks after Indiana lost to the Lakers in the Finals. Bird is the only person in league history to earn an MVP Award and be named the coach and executive of the year.
He will need to leave that one where it is. Bird's trust in Pritchard, a fellow Indiana native, allowed him to leave the organization with complete confidence the team would continue to thrive. Enjoy our content? Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox!
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