“I think Magic’s probably as sick and tired of all this as I am” – Larry Bird once reflected on his rivalry with Magic Johnson long before it began

Larry Bird initially found the media-driven rivalry with Magic Johnson unfair, believing it overshadowed other stars and ...

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Announcement with Larry Bird

Magic Johnson had news to share with his former ...

"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 ...

The Failed Coffee Table Book: Jackie MacMullan revealed how a publishing "mistake" led to the best-selling story of Magic and Bird

Jackie MacMullan reveals how a failed book project spawned the definitive story of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson—the two men ...

"I think Magic's probably as sick and tired of all this as I am" - Larry Bird sounded off on the NBA's push to make him Magic's rival

To be fair, there wasn't much of the matchup to be discussed, as Bird had just 14 points, while an injured Johnson played ...
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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.
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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.
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Magic Johnson & Larry Bird Rivalry Reignited by $46.65B Company

46 years ago, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had 35.1 million viewers witnessing history. That record still stands for the most-watched college championship game, and so does their bond. From being ...