Larry Bird on playing his first game after Magic Johnson announced his HIV diagnosis and retirement I didn't want to be there that night First time ever For the rest of the season I didn't check the papers anymore It didn't matter I still wanted to compete but it wasn't the same

Larry Bird does not sign anyone that played with LeBron

Bill Russell asks Magic Johnson Well Magic after playing a whole year with Kareem 100 games what did you learn from him-Magic Johnson Give him the ballAnd Bill Russell burst out laughingOctober 10 1980 - On opening night of the 1980-81 season

In light of MJ and Barkley's reconciliation here's a clip of Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas' burying the hatchet

John Salley's Block Party on Bird McHale and Ainge in Conference ClincherGame 6 of the 1988 Eastern Conference FinalsJune 3 1988

The Press Box Brian Windhorst on LeBron He was chasing the figurative ghost with Jordan and now he has to play against a literal ghost the spirit of Bryant He would have never equaled Kobe in Lakers fans' eyes people are at that statue 247

Allen Iverson reflects on the medias perception of him in a raw and honest interview