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Magic Johnson credited Larry Bird as the biggest influence on his path to greatness: "He's probably the biggest reason I'm here"
Magic Johnson credited Larry Bird for shaping his career, acknowledging their legendary rivalry as a key factor in his Hall ...
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When Magic hilariously thanked Bird and blamed MJ after winning the 1987 MVP: "I want to strangle Jordan for putting all the pressure on me"
He proved that, winning several championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he remained behind the shadows of ...
Boston icon Larry Bird recalls the mistake that ended his NBA career: ‘That’s why I broke down’
Larry Bird was one of the NBA's top stars during the 1980s, but his career was cut short by physical issues. The Boston ...
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"I really felt bad about doing this press conference" - Larry Bird believed he and Magic Johnson stole the spotlight from the Lakers and Celtics in the '08 Finals
"I just think it's great for the league. It's great for basketball," the three-time NBA champion told the media ahead of the ...
Celtics legend Larry Bird reveals his pick for the player he’d most like to play with
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird has revealed the one player he wishes he could have shared the court with during his ...
Boston Celtics Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird's best highlights: Volume VI
While we did not see as much of the legendary Boston Celtics counterpart to Los Angeles Lakers icon Earvin "Magic" Johnson in ...
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How Magic and Larry Revolutionized Basketball
Charles Barkley praised Magic Johnson and Larry Bird for their pivotal roles in changing the NBA. Their fierce rivalry and ...
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Larry Bird reminisces what it’s like playing against the “Showtime” Lakers: “We got a lot of sleep after the game. That’s a lot of running”
As Bird noted, they had no other choice but to keep in step with "Showtime," or they would blow anyone off the court. Their modus operandi was to run on every occasion and score a ...
Remembering the impact Boston's Larry Bird had on the NBA
The 6-foot-9 forward spent his entire career in Boston, winning three championships and playing a total of 897 regular-season games. His battles with Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers are the ...
How Magic Johnson Reacted To Michigan State's Stunning Win Against Maryland
Michigan State stunned Maryland on Tre Holloman's halfcourt buzzer-beater. Spartans alum Magic Johnson was in awe by the shot ...