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"Thank God, I grew or I'd still be working on that garbage truck" - Bird reflects on his journey from garbage truck worker to NBA legend
He needed money and was prompted to work as a garbage man. Fortunately for Bird, he went through a sudden growth spurt. This ...
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Larry Bird's night to remember with the Boston Celtics at the old Garden
Earlier this week, the 31st anniversary of the retirement of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics legendary forward Larry Bird getting his No. 33 jersey retired at the old Boston Garden arrived. The Hick From ...
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Magic Johnson drops ‘hyped’ admission after Lakers-Mark Williams trade
Magic Johnson praises Lakers’ addition of Mark Williams after Luka Doncic blockbuster trade Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) dunks against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at ...
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NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Honest Statement After Lakers-Hornets Trade
After the trade was reported, Lakers legend Magic Johnson made an honest statement (via X). Johnson wrote: "I didn't know a lot about the Lakers new center Mark Williams so I spent all morning ...
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Former Lakers Teammates Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reunite at College Basketball Game
Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still have nothing but love for each other. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the retired Lakers legends ran into one another on the basketball court while attending a game ...
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Magic Johnson Excited To See Steph Curry Get Another "Running Mate"
The Dream Team, as they were dubbed, consisted of Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley. All were among the most recognizable athletes in the world. They were mobbed ...
Lakers Nation22d
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Comes Out Of Retirement
The Los Angeles Lakers franchise had never been the same since Magic Johnson announced his official retirement. Following the public reveal of his HIV diagnosis, Johnson decided it was time to ...
The Straits Times22d
With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again
In some areas of Goma, a hub for humanitarian operations across the region, residents lined the streets to applaud and fist-bump heavily-armed fighters in green fatigues and matching rubber boots ...
ClutchPoints23d
Magic Johnson, Dodgers ownership commits funds to LA wildfire recovery
Los Angeles Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson and Dodgers chairman Mark Walter are part of a private-sector group that California Governor Gavin Newsom has tapped to lead a nine-figure raise to ...
Los Angeles Times23d
Newsom taps Magic Johnson, Casey Wasserman, Mark Walter to lead philanthropic L.A. fire recovery initiative
Magic Johnson, Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman will lead a new private-sector initiative to support wildfire recovery in Los Angeles. Gov. Gavin Newsom ...
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With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo’s M23 rebels again
In some areas of Goma, a hub for humanitarian operations across the region, residents lined the streets to applaud and fist-bump heavily-armed fighters in green fatigues and matching rubber boots, ...