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Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson: Head-to-head, Finals battles and who had the edge

Here's a breakdown of the Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson rivalry, from their college days to how they became legends in the NBA ...

Ranking the 10 Best Head Coaches in NBA History

On Jan. 8, 2026, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle became only the 11th coach in NBA history to win at least 1,000 ...
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For the first time, a Michigan’s women’s basketball jersey will be honored. Here’s why.

Diane Dietz chose jersey No. 21 as a sixth grader because she noticed in scrapbooks that her dad had worn the number. “Somehow I was able to keep that number my entire career,” she said. That career ...

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Announcement with Larry Bird

Magic Johnson became one of the greatest players in NBA history during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. From 1979 to ...
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How close Magic Johnson came to joining Shaquille O’Neal – Kobe Bryant LA Lakers in 1996

Magic Johnson had the opportunity to play with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal on the LA Lakers. Few “what if” scenarios in NBA history are as fascinating as the one involving Magic Johnson’s 1996 ...

Lakers’ LeBron James matches Magic Johnson in NBA history — here’s how he did it

LeBron James now has as many (regular season) games with 10+ assists and no more than one turnover as Magic Johnson ...

NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson shares rare personal update alongside longtime rival Larry Bird

Magic Johnson shared a rare personal update after joining longtime rival Larry Bird at a public event in Phoenix. The two NBA ...
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The worst all-time trade for every NBA franchise

Trades can make or break an NBA franchise. In some cases, they really do break, as teams have made poor decisions that left ...