The Celtics-Lakers Rivalry Trilogy: Bird vs. Magic | NBA 2K Classics: Year 1984

The 1970s were a challenging time for the NBA, as the league struggled to gain viewership, especially on a global scale. Seeking to bring new life to the sport, the NBA found hope in two college basketball stars, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Both players had become heroes in college basketball at their respective schools, Indiana State and Michigan State. The two met during the 1979 NCAA Finals, where the young Earvin "Magic" Johnson led Michigan State to victory. Little did they know, this would mark the beginning of a legendary rivalry. Magic was later selected with the 1st overall pick in the 1979 Draft, while Bird had been drafted by the Celtics in 1978 as the 6th overall pick, but he chose to stay in college for another year before joining the NBA. Bird and Magic quickly became household names in the NBA, each winning championships. In 1984, the two finally met in the NBA Finals. Magic, alongside veteran Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, led the Showtime Lakers against the Celtics, who were led by their "Big Three" of Bird, McHale, and Parish. The series did not disappoint, with the teams battling fiercely until the Cs ultimately prevailed in Game 7. These two rival teams revitalized the NBA, bringing in a new era of popularity and global recognition for the league, thanks to their rich history and dramatic showdowns. Lakers. Celtics. #whoyougot Full NBA 2k23 Modded Simulation Gameplay Please like and subscribe! Thank you for these great modders! Magic - Zx96 (Body), Igo Inge (Face) Bird - PettyPaulPierce Kareem - Leonlee Parish & Worthy - Leonchu McHale - Timor McAdoo - 112031 Wilkes - MistyRain Dennis Johnson - HAO (Face) Rambis - Mr. Star Floor - Bassman58 Arena - Hokupguy (Great Western Forum) Fog - Kenwyc Crowd Enhancement - Rtomb_03 Referee Uni - RobDavis Real Referees - Shuajota Scoreboard, 80s Short, No Icon & No On Court Shotclock - Sticky Fingers Jersey Physics - JayClay Presentations - Stove, Nines 80s Reshade - Retro2k Global - Billows No Child Dancing - Vetmin 2k tools, Free Cam Mod - Looyh Most of the mods are all found in 2kspecialist, Shuajota, & NLSC Forum sites. Huge credits to all amazing modders! Please like and follow my other accounts: Facebook:   / kingswatcher10   TikTok:   / kingswatcher   NBA NBA 2K NBA 2K23 NBA 2K24 Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New Orleans Pelicans New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz Washington Wizards 1984 Celtics vs 1984 Lakers #lakersceltics #magicjohnson #larrybird #kareem