Michigan State Spartans and NBA former player Magic Johnson (right) hugs NBA former player Larry Bird (left) during a press conference before the championship game of the Final Four in the 2009 ...

Magic Johnson ... Larry Bird!” Magic Johnson wrote on his Instagram. Magic Johnson went on to be selected by the Lakers as the first overall pick in the first round of the 1979 NBA draft.

Johnson wrote: "Reminds me of a pass I made back in the day against Utah The Joker’s passing and ability to score anywhere on the basketball court makes him the best player in the NBA along with ...