The 1980-81 season was a landmark year for the Boston Celtics, culminating in the franchise's 14th NBA championship. Led by second-year star Larry Bird and bolstered by the pivotal acquisitions of Robert Parish and Kevin McHale, the team finished with a league-best 62-20 record. After an epic comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets in six games, with Cedric Maxwell earning Finals MVP honors. A three-time NBA champion and three-time league MVP, Larry Bird was a legendary Hall of Fame forward for the Boston Celtics who earned 12 All-Star selections and is considered one of the greatest shooters and most versatile players in basketball history.