| Earvin 'Magic' Johnson was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. After starring at Michigan State University where he led the Spartans to a National Championship, Magic took his game to the NBA as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. He continued his winning ways, leading the Lakers to 5 NBA Championships and 9 Finals appearances overall. Johnson is the only NBA rookie to win the NBA Finals MVP Award and is one of only four players to win NCAA and NBA championships in consecutive years. His unrivaled point guard skills, coupled with his 'magical' no-look passes, made Magic not only one of the best, but also one of the most enjoyable players to watch of all time. What made his game even more enjoyable was his intense rivalry with another all-time great, Larry Bird. The rivalry began in college, where Magic's Spartans defeated Bird and Indiana St. in the National Championship game and never looked back. Bird was the 6th Pick in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics, the team he spent his entire 13 year career with. He immediately impacted the franchise, winning Rookie of the Year and earning the first of his 12 All-Star appearances. The central figure in the Celtics' resurgence to the NBA's elite, Bird led the team to 5 NBA Finals appearances in his career, winning 3 Championships. His tireless effort and competitve drive made him a living legend among fans and peers and his pure jumper, ability to put the ball on the floor, court vision, and clutch play made him one of the greatest players to ever set foot on an NBA floor. 'Larry Legend' won 3 consecutive NBA MVP Awards in the mid 80's and was twice named NBA Finals MVP, forever cementing his name among the greats of all time. This framed 16x20 photo of Bird being honored on his retirement night is signed by both legends Johnson and Bird and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. |
