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Which team did Larry play for?
His talent for recognizing the moves of opponents and teammates prompted his first coach with the Celtics.
Which position did he play on the team?
Bird, a wing who played the small forward and power forward positions.
Did he play any others at any point?
Bird is also remembered as an excellent defender.
What were his contributions to his team?
Bird scored 24.3 points per game in his career on a .496 field goal average, an .886 free throw average (9th best all-time) and a 37.6 percentage on three-point shots.

Question: Did he ever receive any awards because of his playing?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Larry Bird ever receive any awards because of his playing?