Julius Erving and Moses Malone were integral to the league’s resurrection, culminating in a title with the Sixers.
The silky smooth jump shot, the electric rivalry with Magic Johnson, the legendary trash talk — certain aspects come to mind when thinking about the life of Larry Bird.
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped define basketball in the 1980s, their rivalry driving the NBA into the mainstream. Although many saw them as evenly matched, Bird believes Johnson came out ahead.
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Larry Bird compared himself and Magic Johnson to Allen Iverson: "He said those things and we just thought them"
During his rookie season, Allen Iverson made headlines for reasons he didn't want. After publicly stating that he would never respect anybody in the league, the Philadelphia 76ers star was heavily ...
Magic Johnson became one of the greatest players in NBA history during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. From 1979 to 1991, Johnson led the Lakers to five NBA championships, earning three MVP ...
Throughout his Hall of Fame career, Magic Johnson had always felt secure about his skills as a player. More importantly, he was never confused about what his role was. Those who understood Johnson's ...
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Charlie Sheen recalls watching Magic Johnson and Larry Bird from courtside seats
Charlie Sheen shares his memories of seeing Magic Johnson and Larry Bird courtside during their prime years. The actor discusses what it was like watching basketball's greatest rivalry unfold from the ...
NEW YORK -- Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, whose coast-to-coast rivalry in the 1980s propelled the NBA to a new level of popularity, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The league and ...
At the heart of one of the fiercest rivalries in sports, two of the greatest athletes of all-time battled for multiple championships and the future of their sport. Hall of Famers Earvin "Magic" ...
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