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 ...

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 ...

Magic Johnson is among the best 15 players in NBA history (and arguably the most talented point guard ever). The Los Angeles Lakers legend had an iconic rivalry with Larry Bird and the Boston ...

In this funny moment between legends in 1997, Magic talks about some of his idols and jokes around with Bill and Larry about rings.

Any time I can beat Larry Bird and beat up on him, I'm good." Johnson faced off against the Celtics in the NBA Finals three times. The Lakers went 2-1 in those matchups.

The Lakers would reach the Western Conference finals when Johnson received his MVP award and his speech hilariously referenced how difficult winning the award was. "I'd like to thank Larry Bird ...

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 ...

Larry Bird talked with Magic Johnson in a sit-down interview back in 2009, where the Celtics legend discussed his time in ...

especially Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. "I don't put myself above them," six-time NBA champion Jordan told SLAM in 2013. "I think that we're all on parallel ground here. You know, they educated ...

Magic Johnson, considered the best point guard in NBA history, expressed confidence in his ability to defeat his rivals, the Boston Celtics, particularly Larry Bird. On Byron Scott's Fast Break ...