Michael Jordan continues to be widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, and Kenny Smith believes there is nothing ...

During a Lakers-Celtics game, Larry Bird delivered a remarkable 40-point performance while Magic Johnson was sidelined with an injury. Bird's display became a personal showcase for Johnson ...

Long before they defined a generation of basketball together in the NBA, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were two young talents on a collision course. Their first real intersection didn't happen ...

It came from a number of factors but in episode 4 of ESPN's 'The Last Dance' on Sunday, Jordan detailed a major source: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. The duo is widely credited with saving the NBA ...

"He just really wanted to motivate himself," Ainge said of Larry's trash-talking. "But the most characteristic one was he ...

Larry Bird is one of the greatest basketball ... for increased TV ratings and fan relevance. Enter Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, Bird, and a fierce Los Angeles Lakers vs. Celtics rivalry that still ...

Jordan, Bird and Magic Johnson's pro careers overlapped in the ... MJ was 0-6 against Larry the Legend in the playoffs, which meant that Bird was an MJ-esque 6-0 against Jordan when it mattered.

The 1984 NBA Finals were never meant to be just another championship series. From the moment the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers were set to collide, the weight of history leaned on both ...

NBA great Larry Bird played during a ... anything when it came to race or gender. Bird had his moment after the Boston Celtics lost to Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the ...

Franchise icon Larry Bird had re-energised ... although co-captain Bird only played a bit part role. Bird's longtime Lakers rival Magic Johnson was also on the iconic 'Dream Team' that captured ...