Boston beat the Lakers 4-1, but the most famous image happened in New Orleans.
When the announcer said his name, the whole arena stood — he had starred for Louisiana State.
It remains one of sport's rare standing ovations from a rival city's crowd.
After the 1990 Finals, Bird lifted the Finals MVP trophy to cheers from the wrong crowd.
Boston beat the Lakers 4-1, but the most famous image happened in New Orleans.
When the announcer said his name, the whole arena stood — he had starred for Louisiana State.
It remains one of sport's rare standing ovations from a rival city's crowd.