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When did Larry Bird retire?
Following his Olympic experience, on August 18, 1992, Bird announced his retirement as an NBA player.
What was his plan for post retirement?
In 1989, Bird published his autobiography, Drive: The Story of My Life with Bob Ryan.
The book chronicles his life and career up to the 1989 NBA season.
Did he promote his book?
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What other activities did he get into post-retirement career-wise?
The Celtics employed Bird as a special assistant in the team's front office from 1992 until 1997.
Why did it only last until 1997?
In 1997, Bird accepted the position of coach of the Indiana Pacers and said he would be on the job for no more than three years.
Was he received as a good coach?
Despite having no previous coaching experience, Bird led the Pacers to a 58-24 record--the franchise's best as an NBA team at the time--in the 1997-98 season.
Did they win any awards with him coaching?
He then led the Pacers to two consecutive Central Division titles in 1999 and 2000, and a berth in the 2000 NBA Finals.
Was this the last thing he did in his tenure as their coach?
Bird resigned as Pacers coach shortly after the end of the 2000 season.

Question: Did he continue his success as coach there?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Larry Bird continue his success after resigning as coach of the Indiana Pacers?