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Magic Johnson’s hard foul on Isiah Thomas fueled the 1988 Finals rivalry

Magic Johnson’s hard foul on Isiah Thomas in the 1988 Finals didn’t just bruise—it ignited one of basketball’s fiercest rivalries, fueling the Lakers–Pistons showdown that defined the era.
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NBA Legend Once Revealed Magic Johnson Ended Isiah Thomas’ Dream Team Hopes, Not Michael Jordan

His sole focus was basketball and competition. What changed the dynamic, according to Salley, was Magic Johnson. He said, “In Magic’s documentary, Magic says because he was upset with Isiah…Magic said ...
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X user asks fans to start, bench, cut between Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, & Stephen Curry

Most fans either had Magic or Curry as their starters. No one selected Thomas as a starter, but a few did cut Curry in favor of Thomas coming off the bench.

Crowd Goes Crazy as Magic Johnson Reunites With Larry Bird at Special Event

Before Michael Jordan vs Isiah Thomas ever existed in the NBA, Larry Bird vs Magic Johnson ruled the show. A rivalry so ...
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When NBA legends became rappers: Remembering the Converse Weapons commercial

Kevin McHale, Larry Bird, Mark Aguirre, Bernard King, Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson starred in a commercial for Converse "Weapons." Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Photos: Brian Ach / ...