For "Larry Legend," "Uncle Reg" was the perfect role model for any young player in the league because he did everything the way any coach would love to see in a player.

When Larry joined the Boston Celtics in 1979, he found another mentor, Coach Bill Fitch. Bird regarded Fitch as an immensely influential figure in his development as a professional basketball player.

Jokic was always a great player but he really started to get recognition from the NBA world after the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. After averaging 30 points, 14 rebounds and ...