It was good, mr johnson.you both did so much for the league, as a 71 yr old celtic fan that watched celtics for 58 yrs i thank you both.you brought the nba info another era.cant thank you both enough
I Love the stories of this video and the way his pops taught him to not let money distract him and everything in this video will forever be legendary and inspirational too🙌🏾
@@jamesanthony5681- no, they saved it. The NBA was seen as a cocain fueled mess. The NBA finals were shown of TV on tape delay. After Bird and Magic, the Finals were live and ratings through the roof. Jordan increased it internationally.
I just saw a video where he said the person that had the greatest impact on his life was his father. I really appreciated hearing that and was surprised because after all of these years I never heard about him nor saw any pictures of him. However, the statement was so powerful because Magic is a man of high stature and widely respected.
He got that right It was like........Magic, that he ended up in LA, and Bird ended up in Boston. The league would never be the same again, and the NBA was in a sad, sad state, when they got there, in 1980. They NEEDED those two stars to turn things around....
That’s right, yes indeed! But the product on the court was very good it wasn’t because the players back then weren’t good enough, because them all were outstanding. George Gervin, Julious Erving, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and Pistol Pete Maravich were awesome players. It just happened for some reason that MSM weren’t into it. But this time around the league has enormously deteriorated. And now is up to a 7’4” center that wants to play like a 6’ 7” SmF. To bring back fans to the stands and at front of the tv 📺 sets.
I would like to see Larry Bird and Magic games. We saw enough of MJ. Bird greatest introduction for Magic HOF when Celtics lost to Lakers in one game telling his team to lay Down their weapons and move on. Wish the old generation would appreciate Stephen Curry generation!!!
Who says they don’t enjoy todays era of ball? I think it more so has to do with the little pimply faced Timmy’s claiming they know the history of the game despite never seeing these players play outside of two highlights. Just my opinion. On both ends you have real fans, and on both sides you have an overwhelming amount of mediocre hometown fans who have no clue what they’re talking about 😂 that’s the gods honest truth. Thanks for the comment. Personally, I enjoy every single player for what they are and I simply try to enjoy their career by catching as many games as possible simply because I love the game, it’s history, and look forward to all future players who will have an opportunity to play as well as make an impact in the NBA 🏀
Thank GOD for Magic's dad. Imagine if Magic went to the Kings. There's no MAGIC/BIRD NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP game, their rivalry probably don't exist, there's no SHOWTIME. Celtics probably dominate the decade winning 6-8 chips. Fast forward to the 90s. Shaq probably stays with the Magic & Kobe plays for the Hornets. Even LeBron probably doesn't play for the Lakers either because without Magic & Showtime winning championships there's no incentive to play for the Lakers because there's no Lakers Mystique. Also NBA games probably would've been taped delayed until Jordan came in the league & maybe there's no DREAM TEAM.
🤯 this is wild, but so accurate at the same time. Let’s all take a moment to thank magics Dad for saving the best years of the NBA. Thanks for the comment my friend. Absolutely fantastic thought 💯
Never will I purchase crap from Nike. It is well known Nike used child and Slave labor and we still buy their overpriced crap. Slavery was wrong and still wrong so I am not a Hypocrite.
I keep saying this but Jordan gets way too much credit. No disrespect to Jordan because there's no question of his greatness. But it took Jordan many years to win a championship where Magic and Bird won the championship in their first and second years. And Bird took the Celtics from the bottom and made them contenders his first year. So both Bird and Magic individually and together changed the NBA from the beginning. Jordan didn't win his first championship until Bird and Magic were in their final years. Jordan had to wait for Bird and Magic to leave before he got to the top.
Sorry it's not respect!! You guys are saying without saying that white guys can't play ball. If I as a white guy said you can't do something I'm racist??? What's up?
When old timers talk you listen and you listen carefully😊😊😊
Wisdom for days
Love Magic’s storytelling, always so good
I wish I had a mother and father like Magic had. Damn.
It was good, mr johnson.you both did so much for the league, as a 71 yr old celtic fan that watched celtics for 58 yrs i thank you both.you brought the nba info another era.cant thank you both enough
LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️
What a great guy!
Grew up watching the Magic vs Bird rivalry, and when that ended, the MJ dynasty. Good times...
The best years of basketball 💯
The Pistons in between was amazing too
There will never be another era like that one. Never!!
I Love the stories of this video and the way his pops taught him to not let money distract him and everything in this video will forever be legendary and inspirational too🙌🏾
The explanation about their different personalities was spot on.
Queste persone sono le mie leggende
Ero ragazzino, e guardavo le loro finals in differita in Italia il giorno dopo
Magic and Larry B
Forever ❤️
🙏 💯
I just love those two. Like barley and hops, Lennon/ McCartney.
💯
Magic and Bird kinda saved the nba.
Not kinda... They did
@jgfunk yep! That's the truth.
@@jgfunkmy words exactly
Not sure about saving, but they gave it a HUGE boost.
@@jamesanthony5681- no, they saved it. The NBA was seen as a cocain fueled mess. The NBA finals were shown of TV on tape delay.
After Bird and Magic, the Finals were live and ratings through the roof.
Jordan increased it internationally.
The value of a father in the home. Men AND women, please take heed! Make wise decisions by listening to old wise men.
🙏
I just saw a video where he said the person that had the greatest impact on his life was his father. I really appreciated hearing that and was surprised because after all of these years I never heard about him nor saw any pictures of him. However, the statement was so powerful because Magic is a man of high stature and widely respected.
@@arrjee9474 incredibly well said my friend
He got that right
It was like........Magic, that he ended up in LA, and Bird ended up in Boston.
The league would never be the same again, and the NBA was in a sad, sad state, when they got there, in 1980. They NEEDED those two stars to turn things around....
Couldn’t agree more 💯
That’s right, yes indeed! But the product on the court was very good it wasn’t because the players back then weren’t good enough, because them all were outstanding. George Gervin, Julious Erving, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and Pistol Pete Maravich were awesome players. It just happened for some reason that MSM weren’t into it.
But this time around the league has enormously deteriorated. And now is up to a 7’4” center that wants to play like a 6’ 7” SmF. To bring back fans to the stands and at front of the tv 📺 sets.
THANK GOD FOR UR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY UR FATHER!!!
Love ❤
Legends ❤🏀
I would like to see Larry Bird and Magic games. We saw enough of MJ. Bird greatest introduction for Magic HOF when Celtics lost to Lakers in one game telling his team to lay Down their weapons
and move on. Wish the old generation would appreciate Stephen Curry generation!!!
Who says they don’t enjoy todays era of ball? I think it more so has to do with the little pimply faced Timmy’s claiming they know the history of the game despite never seeing these players play outside of two highlights. Just my opinion.
On both ends you have real fans, and on both sides you have an overwhelming amount of mediocre hometown fans who have no clue what they’re talking about 😂 that’s the gods honest truth. Thanks for the comment.
Personally, I enjoy every single player for what they are and I simply try to enjoy their career by catching as many games as possible simply because I love the game, it’s history, and look forward to all future players who will have an opportunity to play as well as make an impact in the NBA 🏀
Thank GOD for Magic's dad. Imagine if Magic went to the Kings. There's no MAGIC/BIRD NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP game, their rivalry probably don't exist, there's no SHOWTIME. Celtics probably dominate the decade winning 6-8 chips. Fast forward to the 90s. Shaq probably stays with the Magic & Kobe plays for the Hornets. Even LeBron probably doesn't play for the Lakers either because without Magic & Showtime winning championships there's no incentive to play for the Lakers because there's no Lakers Mystique. Also NBA games probably would've been taped delayed until Jordan came in the league & maybe there's no DREAM TEAM.
🤯 this is wild, but so accurate at the same time. Let’s all take a moment to thank magics Dad for saving the best years of the NBA. Thanks for the comment my friend. Absolutely fantastic thought 💯
Imagine if the Chicago Bulls win that coin flip? No Jordan in 1984
@@seancotter9156 the history of the game as we know it would be entirely different 😮
Now just imagine what would’ve happened if Magic Johnson didn’t have a father to guide him?
Stephen Jackson looking like he should be meeting people on his front porch, telling them about the good ol’ days.
😂😂😂 💯
What’s the style name of the sweat suit Stephen Jackson’s track suit?
Does Nike make it
Sheesh. Wish I knew. Hopefully someone can help provide the answers we seek.
Never will I purchase crap from Nike. It is well known Nike used child and Slave labor and we still buy their overpriced crap. Slavery was wrong and still wrong so I am not a Hypocrite.
I keep saying this but Jordan gets way too much credit. No disrespect to Jordan because there's no question of his greatness. But it took Jordan many years to win a championship where Magic and Bird won the championship in their first and second years. And Bird took the Celtics from the bottom and made them contenders his first year. So both Bird and Magic individually and together changed the NBA from the beginning. Jordan didn't win his first championship until Bird and Magic were in their final years. Jordan had to wait for Bird and Magic to leave before he got to the top.
When magic and bird left the NBA it died
Oh no! It went down after Jordan and completely died after Shaq and Kobe.
There is only one black golfer worth talking about. lol
Your father was right. Think God for your father. Boy, you were about to blow your life.
Amen to that. Amen to all the fathers out there doing their best 🙏
and sadly, not all these phenoms get a dad in their corner like that …
@@maddymudworse, they have a Big Baller Dad who destroys their career
Bird was broke....his father committed suicide...he left IU....was a garbage man for a year.
Sorry it's not respect!! You guys are saying without saying that white guys can't play ball. If I as a white guy said you can't do something I'm racist??? What's up?
Yeah, you certainly could be broke one more year 😊
Imagine a group of white golfers talking about black golfers the way they're talking about white basketball players. Black privilege