Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals is a 2010 television documentary film broadcast on HBO. The film chronicles the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird that began with the 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship Game and lasted throughout their Hall of Fame careers in the NBA.. This full documentary follows Magic Johnson and Larry Bird from their iconic 1979 NCAA Championship matchup to their legendary battles in the NBA, and how their rivalry helped transform the league.
Sorting through the tangled rivalry -- and surprising friendship -- between basketball greats Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, this HBO documentary dissects the players' unique styles and asks the legends themselves to talk about their careers.. When you think of basketball in the 1980s, two names immediately come to mind: Larry Bird and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson. This HBO Sports documentary delves into the fierce rivalry--and unlikely friendship--between the two from the 1979 NCAA Championship game through their decade of NBA dominance, when the pair won three MVP awards each and a.