'Made me have sleepless nights” - Magic Johnson once made a candid revelation about the one NBA player he feared most

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson quickly became one of the biggest stars in the NBA because of his incredible talent. But as he reached new heights, he was often challenged by his greatest rival, Larry Bird. Bird was never just a great scorer. He was also one of the smartest and most mentally ruthless players that the big league has ever seen. Bird believed that basketball was as much about the mind as it was about physical strength. Long before the game was played, he would talk, predict plays, and slowly wear down his opponents’ confidence. For most players or opponents, that mental pressure was...