"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 ...

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 weren't excited to film a commercial together, but it quickly sparked a lasting friendship.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the gold standard in the NBA during the 1980s. They were college adversaries who brought their competition to the big league and turned it into the rivalry that ...

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, 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.

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 ...