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"We laughed about players who were overrated and overpaid" - Magic Johnson reveals how gossiping with Larry Bird turned rivals into lifelong friends

Magic recalled how discussing basketball and NBA salaries helped strengthen his relationship with Bird.
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When Magic Johnson got hyped after listening to Larry Bird, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony talk basketball: "I'm sweating"

It seemed like Magic had flashbacks from his playing days.
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Magic Johnson Goes Cloud-Nine Over Reuniting With Larry Bird: 'We Wowed a Sold-Out Crowd'

For an entire generation of NBA fans, there was only one rivalry that mattered: Magic vs. Bird. Now, decades later, the two legends just shared a stage, and Magic Johnson’s reaction says it all. Their ...
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Tracy McGrady on how MJ, Magic and Bird helped NBA players become multi-millionaires: "They opened up this whole global portal for us"

MJ, Magic, and Bird weren’t just pioneers on the basketball court.
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How Magic Johnson Recruited Larry Bird and Michael Jordan for the 1992 Dream Team

The 1992 Olympics featured NBA players for the first time, and the Team USA squad included superstars like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and 10 others. However, to assemble such a star-studded team, ...
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47 Years Ago: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's Epic NCAA Championship Showdown

The rivalry that defined the NBA in the 1980s was actually born on March 26, 1979. Forty-seven years ago today, Magic Johnson and the Michigan State Spartans outdueled Larry Bird and the Indiana State ...
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Vlade Divac was shocked by how ruthless Larry Bird was at trash-talking: "He was somebody that I thought was quiet"

Vlade Divac says Larry Bird caught him completely off guard, revealing a ruthless trash-talking side that was nothing like ...

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Following Cooper Flagg's standout performance in his last Summer League game, comparisons to Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird ...

Wemby, Spurs vs. SGA, Thunder Compared to Magic, Lakers vs. Bird, Celtics by NBA Exec

The Western Conference Finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs is being hyped as one of the most monumental showdowns of the NBA's modern era.

Dylan Harper issues stunned verdict after Spurs rookie joins Larry Bird, Dr. J, and Magic Johnson

The San Antonio Spurs stole Game 1 on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 122-115 2OT thriller to kick off the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama posted a vengeful 41 point ...