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

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird went from talented college stars to two of the most important players in NBA history. Though on opposite sides of the country, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers ...
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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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Larry Bird recalled the time he and Magic Johnson became friends: "We went out riding on my four-wheelers, we drove around in my truck"

As a true competitor, Larry Bird didn't come to the NBA to make friends. Right from the start, Larry Legend was all about business, but as his popularity surged, the Boston Celtics superstar found ...
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NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Announcement 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 1991, Johnson led the Lakers to five NBA championships, earning three MVP ...
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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"

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 ...