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Magic Johnson recalled being so upset after reading he couldn't score like Larry Bird: "I could do that, but that's not my role here"

Right from the start, it was very evident that Bird and Johnson possessed contrasting skill sets as players. Even though they ...
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Revisiting Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's rookie showdown at Boston Garden

Revisiting Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's rookie showdown at Boston Garden originally appeared on Basketball Network. Boston Garden was a special place before its demolition in 1998. Certain arenas ...
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Larry Bird Believed He and Magic Johnson Would’ve Been Inseparable Growing Up

Bird once said that if he and Magic had grown up together, they would've been inseparable—best friends on and off the court.
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The Rivalry Between Larry Bird And Magic Johnson That Defined An Entire Era

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s rivalry is regarded as one of the best in basketball history. It all started in college when Johnson’s Michigan State team and Bird’s Indiana State team faced off in the ...
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Converse Chronicles: The Untold Story of Magic, Bird, and Grandmama

Former NBA star Larry Johnson recently revisited one of the most memorable ad campaigns in basketball history during an appearance on the ‘All The Smoke’ podcast. Johnson, known just as much for his ...
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Michael Jordan on Magic Johnson and Larry Bird: ‘We’re All on Parallel Ground’

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird defined basketball greatness. You can’t have a serious conversation about NBA history without those three names coming up. And not just coming up, but ...

Larry Bird once revealed why Julius Erving was his most enjoyable matchup in the NBA: "I love to beat him"

Larry Bird opens up about facing Julius Erving, describing how competing against the legendary Dr. J helped him measure his ...