Larry Bird says Magic Johnson was more successful because of his championships

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped define basketball in the 1980s, their rivalry driving the NBA into the mainstream. Although many saw them as evenly matched, Bird believes Johnson came out ahead.
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Revisiting Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's rookie showdown at Boston Garden

Revisiting Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's rookie showdown at Boston Garden originally appeared on Basketball Network. Boston Garden was a special place before its demolition in 1998. Certain arenas ...
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"He admitted he was jealous, which really shocked me" - Magic Johnson opens up about how Larry Bird's envy nearly ruined their bond

The respect was always mutual. The rivalry, though, ran deeper than most realized. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird reshaped basketball in the '80s. Their duels were legendary and their chemistry off the ...
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The Rivalry Between Larry Bird And Magic Johnson That Defined An Entire Era

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s rivalry is regarded as one of the best in basketball history. It all started in college when Johnson’s Michigan State team and Bird’s Indiana State team faced off in the ...