When discussing NBA legends who defined an era and inspired an entire generation of superstars, three names immediately come to mind: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. These players are often debated as some of the greatest in history, and Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic recently revealed what his biggest rookie problem was.

The storied rivalry between Johnson and Bird began in 1979, when Johnson led his Michigan State Spartans to a 75-64 victory over Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores in the NCAA National Championship. That win not only set the stage for a decades-long NBA rivalry but also attracted numerous shoe offers for the 19-year-old Magic.

Johnson admitted he made a colossal mistake while evaluating his rookie shoe deals ahead of his NBA career with the Los A

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