The Magic Johnson and Larry Bird era was coming to an end ... Jordan was built differently. His drive, talent, and ability to rise in the biggest moments had separated him from everyone else.

Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) in action against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images / RVR Photos-Imagn ...

Magazine. The NBA recently unveiled two trophies they'll be awarding to postseason MVPs, which will be given in honor of NBA legends Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The league partnered ...

Johnson and Bird were ... against each other — and NBA legend Magic Johnson says the duo feels very similar to his dynamic with fellow NBA star Larry Bird. NBA fans vividly remember the 1980s ...

And the very best end up being about something much more. Larry Bird and Earvin “Magic” Johnson never really hated each other. The first time they met they couldn’t stop talking about each ...

Magic Johnson is one of the best players in NBA history. Before his legendary run with the Los Angeles Lakers, Johnson led Michigan State to the 1979 NCAA Championship over Larry Bird and Indiana ...

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson can close the century knowing they resuscitated the pro game and gave new life to the college tournament. Bird, the fair-haired white shooter from the sticks of ...

"If you put all of us in a room -- Magic, Jordan, myself and Bird -- Bird would probably be the guy who walks out of the room at the end of the day," says Isiah Thomas on ESPN Classic's ...