BREAKING NEWS: Larry Bird Returns to the Boston Celtics as Co-Owner — A Monumental Homecoming for a True NBA Icon
In a groundbreaking announcement that has left Celtics Nation buzzing with excitement and pride, Boston Celtics co-owners Wyc Grousbeck and Stephen Pagliuca have officially confirmed that NBA legend Larry Bird will return to the franchise in 2025—this time as a co-owner. The news marks one of the most emotional and historic moments in the team’s storied legacy, as one of its greatest icons takes on a new role off the court.
Larry Bird, the Hall of Fame small forward who helped lead the Celtics to three NBA championships in the 1980s, remains one of the most beloved and respected figures in basketball history. His return to Boston—now not as a player or coach, but as part of the ownership group—represents a full-circle moment not only for Bird but for an entire generation of Celtics fans who grew up watching his legendary performances in green and white.
> “Larry is Boston. He’s Celtic pride, toughness, tradition, and legacy all in one,” said Grousbeck during the press conference. “We are honored to welcome him back, this time at the ownership level. This is more than a business move—it’s a reunion with greatness.”
Bird, who previously served as a successful executive with the Indiana Pacers and was named NBA Executive of the Year in 2012, brings not just name recognition to the ownership team, but also decades of basketball knowledge, championship experience, and a relentless drive for excellence.
> “I’ve always said Boston is where my heart is,” Bird told reporters. “This franchise gave me everything, and now I have a chance to give back in a whole new way. I’m proud to be part of this next chapter.”
The timing couldn’t be better. The Celtics are already among the top contenders in the NBA, with a strong core led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and an ownership group committed to long-term success. Bird’s return, many believe, will only strengthen the franchise’s stability and winning culture, while reigniting nostalgic passion from the team’s glory days.
Reaction across the NBA was immediate and overwhelmingly positive. Players, coaches, legends, and fans took to social media to celebrate Bird’s return. Former teammate Kevin McHale called it “a perfect fit,” and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver noted the move as “a powerful symbol of legacy and leadership.”
For younger fans who didn’t witness Bird’s on-court brilliance, this move offers a new opportunity to connect with a man who helped define the Celtics’ championship pedigree. For longtime supporters, it’s a dream come true—a hero returning home, this time to shape the future from behind the scenes.
As the 2025 season approaches, Celtics fans have even more reason to believe that greatness isn’t just part of their history—it’s still being written.
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