L.C. Bird’s #3 (John Taylor) scores during the first half against Thomas Dale. This was the first touchdown of the game, putting Bird ahead of Dale, 7-0 in 2002.

But Thomas called Bird, Kevin McHale, and Celtics head coach KC Jones to explain his side, and they all understood him. Then, before Game 2 of the 1987 Finals, Thomas flew to Los Angeles to hold a ...

Isiah Thomas said Larry Bird would still be the MVP of the NBA if he played in the current era of basketball. Thomas was responding to recent comments by Dennis Rodman.

Bird dug up some old wounds for Thomas and the Pistons during the talk that was aired on NBA on TNT. Miller asked Thomas and Bird about that Game 5 at Boston Garden that took place with the series ...

Thomas was hired as the coach of the Pacers in June 2000 and replaced Bird, who resigned after coaching Indiana for three seasons. Thomas, who also coached the Pacers for three seasons, went 131-115.