Conversation so far:
When did Larry Bird retire?
08/18/1992
What was Larry Bird's plan for post-retirement?
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson wrote a book together (with Jackie MacMullan) titled When The Game Was Ours.
Did Larry Bird promote his book?
What other activities did Larry Bird get into post-retirement career-wise?
The Celtics employed Larry Bird as a special assistant in the team's front office from 1992 until 1997.
Why did Larry Bird's employment as a special assistant in the Celtics' front office only last until 1997?
In 1997, Larry 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 Larry Bird received as a good coach for the Indiana Pacers in 1997?
Despite having no previous coaching experience, Larry 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 the Indiana Pacers win any awards with Larry Bird coaching?
Larry Bird was named the NBA Coach of the Year for his efforts.
Was coaching the Indiana Pacers for the 1997-1998 season the last thing Larry Bird did in his tenure as their coach?
Larry Bird then led the Pacers to consecutive Central Division titles in 1999 and 2000 and a berth in the 2000 NBA Finals.
Did Larry Bird continue his success as coach for the Indiana Pacers after 2000?
Larry Bird resigned his head coaching position shortly after the end of the 2000 season.

Question: How long did he stay in that position?
Self-contained rewrite: How long did Larry Bird stay in the position of coach for the Indiana Pacers?