Magic Johnson recalled the very first time he met Larry Bird, a moment that would spark one of the greatest rivalries and friendships in basketball history. He described the mutual respect they had ...

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 ...

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird defined basketball greatness. You can’t have a serious conversation about NBA ...

Advantage: Johnson Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, left, of Michigan State and Larry Bird of Indiana State pose before their national title game in 1979. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon) ...

Larry Bird once made a hilarious joke while conversing with Magic Johnson and Bill Russell at the NBA 50 team shoot.

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson spent years competing against each other and being compared to each other. It took a 1987 commercial shoot in French Lick, Indiana, to bridge that gap.

Larry Bird, Magic Johnson could be headed for another showdown to remember Future of Pacers' Paul George could lead on-court rivals into an off-court, front-office showdown for superstar's services ...

Magic Johnson topped Larry Bird as an NBA player, but when it came to running a franchise, they weren't dribbling in the same arena. Larry Legend won that game easily.

When the Game Was Ours by Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson, with Jackie MacMullan Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2009 When the Game Was Ours tells the real story behind the rivalry ...

In one corner sat Magic Johnson. He talked. He laughed. He smiled. In another corner sat Larry Bird. He spoke only when prompted. He sounded stoic. He usually looked serious. Yes, the former ...

Bird won a title the next season, and Magic’s Lakers finally met Bird’s Celtics in the Finals in 1984 with the Celtics winning. The Lakers beat Boston for the title in 1985 and 1987.

Bird planned to call Johnson after the NBA trade deadline, just to congratulate his old friend on becoming the Lakers’ president of basketball operations. It’s the same title Bird has held for ...