Why did Larry Bird retired so early?

Why did Larry Bird retired so early?

After leading the Celtics to a 29–5 start to the 1990–91 season, Bird missed 22 games due to a compressed nerve root in his back, a condition that eventually led to his retirement.

How old was Magic Johnson retired?

After protests from his fellow players, he retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time.

What year did Larry Bird stop playing?

He was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. Bird retired in 1992 and moved to a front-office position with the Celtics.