Magic Johnson and Larry Bird shared one of the greatest rivalries in the history of sports.
In 2012, the Lakers legend opened up on the worst loss he suffered at his rival’s hands.
Michael Jordan may have been the man to truly take the NBA global, but all basketball fans know that Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the ones who saved it.
Their college rivalry which carried into the league brought viewers and generated commercial interest in the league at a time when it could have easily faded away.
The 80s were their era, Johnson and Bird won eight championships between them during that time.
They both beat each other on some of the biggest stages of their careers.
A little over a decade ago, the LA Lakers man recounted the most painful loss his rival ever handed to him.
Magic Johnson said the 1984 NBA Finals loss to Larry Bird’s Celtics led to him being depressed Johnson is known for being one of the most positive people in the league’s history.
His smile was a huge part of his....
