The rivalry between Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Larry Bird began with Michigan State’s victory over Indiana State in the 1979 NCAA basketball title game.
It continued in the NBA, with Magic’s Lakers vying with Bird’s Celtics for championships.
Over time, their rivalry turned into a close friendship.
The story is told in is Magic/Bird, a new Broadway play. The first preview performance of Magic/Bird at the Longacre Theatre in New York is next Wednesday; the official opening is April 11th.
