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Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson: Head-to-head, Finals battles and who had the edge

Here's a breakdown of the Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson rivalry, from their college days to how they became legends in the NBA ...

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Shares Update Away From Sports with Larry Bird

Magic Johnson became one of the greatest players in NBA history during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. From 1979 to ...

Hall of Famer Larry Bird reflected on the day his rivalry with Magic Johnson turned into friendship

Hall of Famer Larry Bird entered the NBA in 1979 after he was drafted in 1978 by the Boston Celtics. Bird’s focus was clear ...
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Magic Johnson & Larry Bird Rivalry Reignited by $46.65B Company

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had 35.1 million viewers witnessing history. That record still stands for the most-watched ...

"Made me have sleepless nights” - Magic Johnson once made a candid revelation about the one NBA player he feared most

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson quickly became one of the biggest stars in the NBA because of his incredible talent. But as he ...
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Larry Bird says Magic Johnson was more successful because of his championships

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.

NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson shares rare personal update alongside longtime rival Larry Bird

Magic Johnson shared a rare personal update after joining longtime rival Larry Bird at a public event in Phoenix. The two NBA ...
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Larry Bird said he was scared before every matchup with Magic Johnson and Julius Erving: "That fear from 2 o'clock in the afternoon to game time"

Larry Bird is one of the biggest basketball icons. He was the perfect definition of a complete player; he could shoot, pass, and rebound and possessed a high basketball IQ. Adding to this was his ...