It has been a long time ago since Bird and Magic have grabbed headlines together. Their rivalry during much of the 80s is simply unforgettable.
Just recently, they are connected again but not due to their prowess on the court. Considering that they share a common ground now as basketball executives, Larry Bird has something quick and vital to tell Magic Johnson.
After the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, the two friends have managed to find time to talk again. Contrary to the rumored trade issue involving Paul George, the conversation is more like catching up about life in general.
More than that, the chat is also about advices as Bird shares some pointers with his good friend about the business side of basketball. According to the legendary Celtic, Magic needs to learn a lot of things but he is ready for the challenges ahead.
Coming on the heels of a shakeup within the Los Angeles Lakers organization, Hall of Famer point guard Magic Johnson is on the hot seat. The responsibilities of the fired Jim Buss are suddenly his.
As current head of basketball operations for the Lakers, it is not surprising that Magic will be under immense pressure to turn the fortunes of the ball club around. Since snaring its 16th Championship crown in 2010, the Tinsel Town group has nose-dived.
What the former number one pick during the 1979 draft will be handling is nothing new to Larry Bird. As President of the Indiana Pacers, Bird has gone through a lot of learning pains himself.
It can be recalled that a few years after retiring from the NBA, Boston's former sharpshooting forward has landed a coaching job for the Reggie Miller-led Pacers back in 1997. Although he has steered the team to the NBA finals, he has failed to get a ring after the Lakers overwhelmed his club during the 2000 championship tussle.
In 2003, Bird has assumed the President role. Among his notably forgettable decision is trading all-star Brad Miller for Scot Pollard and Danny Ferry.
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