They were opposites in nearly every way — Johnson was charisma, flash, Hollywood. Bird was grit, silence, midwestern restraint. But both attracted crowds. Both sold tickets.

David Falk insisted that Nike give Michael Jordan his own shoes and clothing line in 1984, laying the foundation for what ...

That’s one of the most poetic examples of competitive obsession in sports history. According to Cedric Maxwell, Larry Bird ...

Johnson and Bird's rivalry took a floundering NBA and turned it into a juggernaut. Bueckers and Clark's might just do the ...

Johnson's post-NBA career exploits as a businessman are well-known, but Rome wasn't built in a day, and he faced numerous ...

Magic Johnson outlined his criteria for NBA superstardom, emphasizing the ability to draw crowds on the road and lead teams to championships. He highlighted legends like Bird, Shaq, and Barkley as ...

Let’s break it down: 1988: Defeated Michael Jordan (1988 League MVP) Defeated Larry Bird (1987 League MVP) Took Magic Johnson’s Lakers to 7 games in the Finals on a sprained ankle and scored ...

Magic Johnson recalled one of his favorite Larry Bird moments, and it was the kind of tale only those two legends could share. He said Bird once walked into a locker room and told the opposing team ...

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Caitlin Clark and Larry Bird have a lot in common as two basketball stars from the Midwest, at one point based in Indiana. And as Clark's rivalry with Angel Reese has gotten bigger, it's gotten ...

Johnson's comment was made in jest. He followed up his post with several positive notes about new Lakers owner Mark Walter, the CEO and chairman of TWG Global, with whom he shares a lot of history.

Alexander's stellar 2024-25 season culminated in him securing both the NBA MVP and Finals MVP awards, along with the scoring ...