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"If you are going back to school, you've got to tell me" - Pacers coach told Larry Bird he won't draft him if he returns to Indiana State
Portland used the pick to draft Mychal Thompson ... Robey was part of Boston's 1981 title team while Bird became "Larry Legend." ...
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"It gave him a chance to see how tough it's going to be. This is not college" - Larry Bird's debut generated mixed reviews from Bill Fitch
Selected as the sixth pick in the 1978 NBA Draft, Larry Bird chose not to sign with the Boston Celtics immediately but decided to help his Indiana State team in hopes of winning the NCAA title.