Larry Bird is stepping aside as president of basketball operation for the Indiana Pacers, according to a report.
Adrian Wojnarowski of the Vertical reported Friday that Bird, who has served in the position for all but one season sine 2003, will step down and move to a consultant role, with general manager Kevin Pritchard taking up the position.
Larry Bird is stepping down as Pacers president, league sources tell @TheVertical. Kevin Pritchard will take over basketball operations.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) April 28, 2017
Bird is expected to continue on as a consultant, working with Pritchard and the Pacers front office, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) April 28, 2017
Bird retired after the 2011-12 season citing health concerns, but returned to the post after just one season away. The 60-year-old will no longer have to oversee the difficult decisions, particularly the one surrounding this star player, that are going to come over the next year or two.
