Nicknamed “Legend” for good reason, his career was brilliant but brief, winning three consecutive MVP awards, Finals MVP twice, and becoming the original member of the 50/40/90 club
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Their rivalry is still the pinnacle of the NBA for many, and their subsequent friendship still inspires. As we approach the 30th anniversary of their final NBA match-up, we take a look back at the eight most unforgettable games involving two of the game’s all-time greatest, Magic Johnson and Larry…
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- Appearance in One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird
- Appearance in “The Showdown” McDonald’s commercial
- Appearance in Space Jam
- Appearance in “The Weapon Rap” Converse commercial
- As cause for NBA to implement the “Bird Rule” contract exemption
- As competitor in Three-Point Contest
- As great play maker
- Coaching the Pacers
- Co-author of the book When the Game Was Ours
- Debut NBA game
- Delaying retirement to play on 1992 U.S. Olympic team
- Feud with Julius Erving
- Fight with Julius Erving
- Final game vs. Magic Johnson
- In 1979 NCAA Tournament National Final
- Missing out on league MVP in a controversial voting (1981)
- “Now there’s a steal by Bird” (game five, 1987 Eastern Conference Finals)
- Nicknamed “Legend”
- On 1992 U.S. Olympic team
- On ’85-’86 Boston Celtics (greatest teams)
- One of the greatest players of the ’80s
- Ranking of Celtics teammates who won championships with
- Replaced by Kevin Gamble
- Rivalry with Magic Johnson
