#17: The Night He Dropped 60

On March 12, 1985, Larry Bird delivered one of the most iconic performances in NBA history by scoring a career-high 60 points against the Atlanta Hawks. What made it even more memorable was how casually he did it—leaning into the crowd after each shot, trash-talking mid-play, and hitting impossible fadeaways.

Even the opposing bench was caught laughing and cheering in disbelief. Bird was simply on fire, playing with an almost supernatural confidence. That night wasn’t just about stats but about witnessing pure basketball magic. In an era of stars, Bird reminded everyone he could shine the brightest.