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"We would have been best friends" - Larry Bird thought he and Magic Johnson would have been "inseparable" if they had grown up together

While the NBA has seen its fair share of rivalries between teams and players throughout its storied history, none compares to the one between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. While the story of the '80s ...
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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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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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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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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 ...