Larry Bird didn’t want to be remembered as just a legend—he wanted to redefine himself after retiring in ’92. But fans kept bringing up his glory days, so he took the bold move of coaching the Pacers, turning them into contenders in his first year and earning Coach of the Year. Though he stepped down after three seasons, he returned to basketball in a front-office role, eventually becoming an advisor. Turns out, you can’t outrun your legacy—Bird’s greatness was too iconic to ever truly fade.

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