Los Angeles Lakers' legend Magic Johnson gave his all-time starting five, from Bill Russell to Michael Jordan.

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The Boston Celtics icon named his former teammate as the "best passer" he had ever seen in his life, snubbing Los Angeles Lakers rival Magic Johnson.

"Sir Charles" and others had to understand and respect that fact. "The reason I wasn't upset, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are the two of the most important figures in NBA history," the 1993 MVP said.

The league rode the momentum of their dueling legacies — Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, East vs. West, Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers — and the sport, once seen as a floundering product ...

There’s nothing left to say. You’re Larry Bird,” said the now 63-year-old NBA vet. “I got that kind of seasoning from Magic Johnson, too,” he added. “Because I was right there in town.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird carried the NBA on their backs during the league's challenging years in the 80s. When their time was up, it was Michael Jordan who picked up the baton and took the ...