46 years ago, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had 35.1 million viewers witnessing history. That record still stands for the most-watched college championship game, and so does their bond. From being ...

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 ...

Hall of Famer Larry Bird entered the NBA in 1979 after he was drafted in 1978 by the Boston Celtics. Bird’s focus was clear from the very beginning. He was never looking to make friends. Known for his ...

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.

Rivalries in the NBA are not a new thing. And the rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson is now inseparable from NBA history. It defined an era and gave basketball some of its most unforgettable ...

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.

No two basketball players have more entwined legacies than Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. During the late 70s, when the NBA was struggling, all eyes turned to the 1979 NCAA Championship game between ...