The 1980 NBA Finals remain one of the most iconic chapters in basketball history, not just because of how a storied franchise ignited its reign, but because it also marked the arrival of one of the ...

Larry Bird is one of the biggest basketball icons. He was the perfect definition of a complete player; he could shoot, pass, and rebound and possessed a high basketball IQ. Adding to this was his ...

Having dominated LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first two games of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors are being called the best team ever by some, but many others don't think ...

Era-driven choices: Dan Issel’s all-time five—Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Julius Erving, Larry Bird, and Kareem ...

Magic Johnson amazed basketball fans with his court vision and swagger, all while leading the Lakers to new heights. From NBA.com Staff Magic Johnson’s dynamic talents as a point guard led him to NBA ...

When Los Angeles Lakers star center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could not play in Game 6 of the championship series in 1980 due to an injury, rookie point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson played center, guard and ...