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 ...
For an entire generation of NBA fans, there was only one rivalry that mattered: Magic vs. Bird. Now, decades later, the two legends just shared a stage, and Magic Johnson’s reaction says it all.
The rivalry that defined the NBA in the 1980s was actually born on March 26, 1979.
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's rivalry defined 1980s NBA, spanning championships and MVP awards. They recently spoke together at Axon's Phoenix event, sharing stories of their legendary competition.