"People can identify with me more than they can with somebody like a Magic or Michael" - Larry Bird knew fans could easily ...

The No. 1 overall pick in the 1991 NBA Draft out of UNLV said Converse’s original idea was to have him share the screen with ...

Magic and Bird continued to match up until the early 1990s. Bird called it a career in 1992, while Johnson officially hung up the gloves in 1996. Both made a huge impact on the game, which is why ...

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson weren't excited to film a commercial together, but it quickly sparked a lasting friendship.

Getty Image. Thirty-seven years ago this week, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird played each other in the NBA for the first time. Their storied rivalry was arguably the most important in NBA history ...

In 1979, Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird faced off for the first time in the NBA. SI examines the rivalry between the basketball hall of famers and how they changed the landscape of the NBA.

Larry Bird, Magic Johnson lifted the NBA with heated rivalry. Dec. 28 marks 40th anniversary of duo's first matchup, ongoing quest for titles. Steve Aschburner. Archive. December 28, 2019 6:14 PM.

However, Larry has a significant edge in three-point shooting percentage — 37.6 percent against Magic's 30.3 percent. The Lakers legend took 653 fewer career three-pointers, with Bird doubling ...

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson played 18 games against each other in the regular season and 19 in the playoffs. In those epic duels, Bird kept himself fueled to outmatch Johnson by secretly checking ...