75 Stories: Magic Johnson

ARCHIVE 75: Magic Johnson

LARRY BIRD ON MAGIC‼️Larry Bird expressed in an interview how Magic Johnson's retirement impacted him deeply both personally and professionally. Bird and Johnson shared a storied rivalry on the basketball court, but they also had a profound mutual respect and friendship off the court. Bird often spoke about how their matchups elevated his game and how he missed the intensity and competitiveness that Magic brought to their encounters. Without Magic Johnson in the NBA, Bird felt like something was