Jun 18, 2008 3:04 PM EST

Indiana Pacers' President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird, a Celtics' legend from his playing days, released the following statement Wednesday regarding his former team's NBA Title victory on Tuesday night.

"I’m happy for the Celtics and the city of Boston. I know what it means to win a championship as a Celtic and the place championships hold in the history of the franchise. I’m also pleased for Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers and his staff, knowing where they were last year and then making the decisions to put them in position to win the team’s 17th title."

Via RealGM Staff Report