https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f43gQbtVEsk Magic Johnson and Larry Bird faced each other in the NCAA championship game on March 9, 1979. Johnson's Michigan State team defeated Indiana State, led by Bird. The following June, the Los Angeles Lakers with the first pick in the draft, selected Johnson. Bird had already been drafted in 1978 by the Boston Celtics. Even though … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson, Larry Bird Debut – October 12, 1979
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Bill Russell’s First Game December 22, 1956
Sam's Celtics Forum Bill Russell’s first game as a Celtic took place on December 22, 1956. It was a matinee with the St. Louis Hawks at Boston Garden that was televised nationally as the NBA Game of the Week. Attendance at Celtics games had averaged less than 7,000 so far that year. More than 11,000 fans who could have watched at home bought tickets to see the rookie … [Read more...] about Bill Russell’s First Game December 22, 1956