Meltzer concluded that if Bird was the personification of silent, relentless labor, Magic was the embodiment of vocal, ...

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.

Magic Johnson says he tested Larry Bird the first time they played against each other to see what the Celtics legend was made ...

Larry Bird is one of the biggest basketball icons. He was the perfect definition of a complete player; he could shoot, pass, and rebound and possessed a high basketball IQ. Adding to this was his ...

Before his NBA career, Larry Bird’s quiet nature helped build his legend as Indiana State’s “secret weapon.” ...

Magic Johnson became one of the greatest players in NBA history during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. From 1979 to 1991, Johnson led the Lakers to five NBA championships, earning three MVP ...

Throughout his Hall of Fame career, Magic Johnson had always felt secure about his skills as a player. More importantly, he was never confused about what his role was. Those who understood Johnson's ...

NEW YORK -- Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, whose coast-to-coast rivalry in the 1980s propelled the NBA to a new level of popularity, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The league and ...

It's a cherished historical chestnut now, but when Converse had NBA stars rap to promote their new "Weapons," it changed the game.