Category Archives: Magic Johnson
Why Magic Johnson’s The Greatest NBA Player Ever (And Why Bird’s Better Than Jordan)
The poster child for most basketball players today is Michael Jordan. Whenever the next great thing comes along – like Kobe Bryant or LeBron James – he’s compared to Michael Jordan. He’s never called the next Magic Johnson or Larry … Continue reading
Filed under Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA
In Defense of the NBA: The 1980′s Set Unrealistic Expectations
Whenever I mention to many of friends how much I love the NBA, I get a lot of negative responses and feedback. “The NBA sucks.” “They don’t play defense.” “It doesn’t matter.” “It’s boring.” “It’s not passionate as college basketball” … Continue reading
Filed under Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA
“People say Michael Jordan saved the NBA. Bullshit! Bullshit! Magic and Bird saved the NBA!”
The quote in the title is by Bryant Gumbel. The Gumbel quote appears in the new “Magic & Larry” documentary airing on HBO. I caught the documentary last night and it’s a must watch for any sports fan, particularly those … Continue reading
Filed under HBO, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Movie Reviews, NBA
