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Magic And Bird: A Rivalry Gives Way To Friendship

Audio for this story from All Things Considered will be available at approx. 7:00 p.m. ET Retired NBA superstars Magic Johnson (left) and Larry Bird, who had an intense rivalry during the 1980s that captured the nation, also developed a close... Full Article at NPR

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  1. Earvin "Magic" Johnson looks down at his medal after being inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Other inductees include Larry Bird, Gene Bartow,Walter Byers, Travis Grant, Jud Heathcote, Wayman Tisdale and Bill Wall.
  2. DETROIT - APRIL 06:  Larry Bird (R) and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson walk on the court to be honored for the 30th anniversary of their match up in 1979 NCAA Championship Game between Indiana State and Michigan State prior to the Michigan State Spartans playing against the North Carolina Tar Heels durin...
  3. Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh (R), is blocked by Miami Heat's Dorell Wright (L) and Udonis Haslem (C) during first quarter NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida  December 15, 2009.

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