上世纪40年代末 NBA 初创时,整个联盟没有一个黑人球员,但到了70年代末期,黑人球员已经成为联赛的主宰。所以拉里·伯德(Larry Bird)出现后,他被称为“白人的希望”。其实,伯德的出现不仅是白人球员的骄傲,而且使整个篮球运动进入了一个新时代。伯德弹跳一般,看起来有点笨拙,走路有些八字脚,但他却是个令人望而生畏的射手,甚至能闭着眼睛练习三分球,除此之外篮板、防守、组织他无一不精,是全能战士的代表。他果断而充满自信,既能在紧要关头屡屡出手拯救全队挽狂澜于既倒,又敢在赛前热身时从对手面前信步走过,并轻松地对他们说:“我今晚会拿40分,你们有的累了。”他和“魔术师”约翰逊(MagicJohnson)的“黑白争霸”引领 NBA 走向了辉煌的发展之路。 When the NBA debuted in the late 1940s, there was not one black player throughout the league, but by the late 1970s black players had become the dominant players in the league. So after Larry Bird appeared he was called “White Hope.” In fact, Byrd’s appearance is not only the pride of white players, but also the entire basketball into a new era. Bird bouncing, looking a bit awkward, walking a bit stanky, but he was a daunting shooter and could even practice his three-point shot with his eyes closed. In addition to rebounding, defending and organizing him all was fine Almighty warrior’s representative. His decisive and full of confidence, both at the critical moment repeatedly shot to save the team turnaround in both, and dare to walk in front of opponents warm-up before the game, and easily told them: “I will take tonight 40 points, you are tired. ”“ He and Magic Johnson ”Black and White" led the NBA to a brilliant development.