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 ...
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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 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 ...
Athlon Sports

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Shares Update Away From Sports with Larry Bird

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.
Yardbarker

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.
BroadwayWorld

Magic/Bird Broadway Original Cast

At the heart of one of the fiercest rivalries in sports, two of the greatest athletes of all-time battled for multiple championships and the future of their sport. Hall of Famers Earvin "Magic" ...