Who would win in a one-on-one battle between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird?
No offense to Bill and Wilt or Michael and Isiah, but this is a no-brainer. When talking rivalries that transcend sports, teams or individuals, the Bird vs. Magic tilt is among the greatest. Two icons, whose on-court rivalry was born at the 1979 NCAA national championship game and defined the NBA in the 1980s - when Bird's Celtics and Magic's Lakers met to decide the league championship three times. Come on, there's even a documentary about their rivalry. There are also several aspects of this individual rivalry to like: the respect each had for the other, how they made the game look easy, and the attention the two brought to the league at a time when it was becoming an afterthought in terms of entertainment purposes.
While most fans today know of their rivalry and friendship through the NBA, many are unaware of what truly kicked off their competitive feud.
Bird vs Magic: The Beginning
Born to working-class families, both Larry Bird and Earvin Johnson grew up dedicated basketball enthusiasts and understood the values of hard work and sacrifice early on. Despite being polar opposites in terms of personalities, they were equally skilled when they had the ball in their hands.
Larry Bird and Ervin ‘Magic’ Johnson are looked upon as two of the greatest basketball talents to ever take the court. Known for their unwavering attitude and second-to-none potential, both legends played a monumental role in elevating their franchises and came to define the 80s decade of NBA Basketball.
Drafted just one year apart (Bird-1978, Magic-1979), both young guns became NBA champions just a few seasons into their careers. When the icons eventually met in the NBA finals, they helped shape one of the most memorable and talked about basketball feuds to date.
Averaging 28.8 points and 16.8 rebounds per game, Magic led Everett High School to the state championship in his final year. On the other hand, averaging 31 points, 21 rebounds, and four assists as a senior, Bird led Springs Valley High School in scoring and finished as the school’s all-time scoring leader.
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