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Ex-NBA official shares how Larry Bird's deep knowledge of the rulebook set him apart: "How are you going to argue with somebody who's going to quote you rules …
Larry Bird’s deep understanding of the NBA rulebook gave him an edge over referees, leaving ex-NBA official Jess Thompson in ...
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"He pushed me to greatness" - Magic Johnson explains why Michael Cooper was instrumental in Lakers' success
As one of the prominent leaders of the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers era, Magic Johnson never misses on singing his praise for ...
Magic Johnson candidly shared his beef with NBA legend who played for Boston Celtics: “Any time I can beat Larry Bird, I’m good"
Magic Johnson, considered the best point guard in NBA history, expressed confidence in his ability to defeat his rivals, the ...
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"You couldn't stop that '87 team" - Magic Johnson names the player who made the 1987 Lakers unstoppable
Lakers dominated the NBA, and Magic Johnson credits Mychal Thompson’s defense on Kevin McHale as a key reason for their ...
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"Thank god basketball gods didn't do that" - Magic Johnson shares what would happened if he and Larry Bird joined forces
Magic Johnson discusses why he’s glad he and Larry Bird never played on the same team, despite knowing they would’ve had ...
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A breakdown of the current NBA stars and their equivalents in the past eras
With that in mind, we'll take a look at the current NBA stars and their counterparts from the past eras on this unique list.
2025 HBCU All-Star Games Releases Men's And Women's Teams Rosters
The HBCU All-Star Games will take place at the historic Freeman Coliseum, with the men's game starting at 12 PM CST/1:00 PM ...
Lakers legend Magic Johnson believes load management in today’s NBA is hurting the game
Los Angeles Lakers icon and five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson explains why load management is hurting today’s league. The ...
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"You have to focus on him or he'll get 65" — Knicks coach on Michael Jordan's offensive superiority over Dr. J, Bird, and Magic
Former New York Knicks head coach John MacLeod witnessed the peaks of legends like Julius Erving, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, ...
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Magic Johnson calls out modern NBA training habits: "It's hurting the league and hurting players, and they don't even know it"
The state of the NBA is always a hot topic when "old heads" sit down to discuss the association. The retired players tend to be quite critical of the how basketball is played, load management, and how ...
Basketball Network on MSN4d
Magic Johnson recalls a pivotal conversation with Pat Riley before the 1986-87 season: "Did you ask Kareem? Because if you want me to score more, I need to shoo…
Magic Johnson reflects on how the 1986-87 season, guided by Pat Riley and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, became his favorite as he won ...
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March Madness puts Izzo-led Michigan State in conversation with bluebloods Kentucky, North Carolina
Michigan State has joined rare air in college basketball over the last half-century with coaching longevity and championships ...