The Big Three. It means different things in different cities. In Detroit, for instance, it means General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. But in Boston, in the 1980s, the Big Three meant only one thing: the greatest frontcourt in the history of basketball. Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. No three players in basketball history played together as long or captured as much glory. Together, they led the Celtics to three NBA championships and five straight trips to the NBA finals. On the court, the Big Three combined their skills to create a nearly unbeatable style of play. But even as they worked side by side, each remained distinct from the others. Bird was obsessed with the game; his focus and drive earned him three MVP awards and the respect of everyone in the league. McHale was much more easygoing; he practiced tirelessly to perfect his legendary post-up