For years, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were the twin pillars of the NBA. They battled fiercely for championship rings and MVP trophies season after season throughout the 1980s. Yet, behind the scenes ...

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 ...

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird went from talented college stars to two of the most important players in NBA history. Though on opposite sides of the country, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers ...

Magic Johnson reminds Knicks star of giving him his NBA break amid Commanders’ win over Seahawks NBA legend Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie, recently ran into one New York Knicks star during the ...

Magic Johnson thought Larry Bird was so complete that the only weakness he could find was his inability to win jump balls.

Dec. 28 marks 40th anniversary of duo's first matchup, ongoing quest for titles Steve Aschburner Back when Rod Thorn — NBA lifer as a player, coach, and team and league executive — was working as the ...

Magic Johnson revealed Kareem barely spoke to him during their first five years as Lakers teammates: "Off the court we were practically strangers" Magic and Kareem became legendary teammates long ...

Eric Simonson is working on "Magic/Bird," a new play that will chronicle the lives of basketball Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo were ...

Here's a breakdown of the Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson rivalry, from their college days to how they became legends in the NBA. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird went from talented college stars to two of ...