Submit a Story!

BIRD OF PARADISE

 
MAGIC Johnson never thought he was playing against Larry Bird, being guarded instead by Dennis Johnson, just as Bird was guarded by Michael Cooper. All the while Robert Parrish dueled Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy battled Kevin McHale, the... (link)

Tags:

Related Content
Boston Would Make Denny Green Proud
sportsyenta.blogspot.com 6/3/2008 — Boston 106, Detroit 102: I mean, I don't even know what to post anymore. The Celtics lose on the road, for the most part, and they're unbeatable at home. On the road, they score in the 70s, at home they score in the 90s, and with their defense, are impossible to beat. The Pistons made it way, way closer down the stretch than I thought it would be. But in the end, all that matters is the ...
The Way We Were, Part II: Celtics-Lakers, 1985
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/4/2008 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stole the show in the second of three Bird-Magic showdowns in the NBA Finals, excelling offensively and defensively en route to becoming the oldest player (38) to win the Finals MVP.
Larry Bird, Magic Johnson reflect on rivalry renewed
bostonherald.com 6/4/2008 — arry Bird is considerably older now, a little bloated, more than 16 years removed from his last NBA game. But his words? Still as sharp as his shooting eye. I m really happy for Danny Ainge and the Celtics [ team stats ] , Bird said yesterday during a ...
Sports: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson reminisce about their epic Celtics-Lakers NBA Finals battles. | think, really, celtics, larry, lakers
ocregister.com 6/4/2008 — Transcript of Bird, Magic teleconference Check out what Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had to say about their rivalry, their friendship and the Lakers-Celtics series. > Host Marc Broussard – Welcome everyone to today's special conference call with ...
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson teleconference interview
insidehoops.com 6/4/2008 — InsideHoops.com | June 3, 2008 Larry Bird and Magic Johnson teleconference interview The 2008 NBA Finals, featuring the Boston Celtics against the Los Angeles Lakers , start Thursday night in Boston. Tuesday afternoon Lakers and Celtics legends Magic ...
Magic, Bird still friends, rivalsUSATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 6/4/2008
Listening to Hall of Famers Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics on a teleconference ...
Bird not buying KG conspiracy theoryCeltics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 6/4/2008
The rivalry between the Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers has prompted some fascinating debates over the years, but at least one inquiring mind wanted to know: Is the rivalry...
The stuff of legendsCeltics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 6/4/2008
Larry Bird is considerably older now, a little bloated, more than 16 years removed from his last NBA game. But his words? Still as sharp as his shooting eye. "I'm...
Magic Johnson, Larry Byrd talk Lakers-Celtics glory daysNYDailyNews.com - Basketball 6/4/2008
These days, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, long-retired and first-ballot members of the Hall of Fame, get to meet only in competing executive suites via teleconference call. They did it Tuesday to talk about their legendary June showdowns.
Magic Johnson, Larry Bird talk Lakers-Celtics glory daysNYDailyNews.com - Basketball 6/4/2008
These days, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, long-retired and first-ballot members of the Hall of Fame, get to meet only in competing executive suites via teleconference call. They did it Tuesday to talk about their legendary June showdowns.