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Larry Brown on what separated Michael Jordan from Julius Erving, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird: "I'd pay money to see him practice"

Among those who attested to the elite vibe that the legendary guard exuded was NBA champion and Hall of Fame coach Larry ...

Ralph Sampson on trolling Magic Johnson after the Rockets stunned the Lakers in 1986 WCF: "We're gonna beat you in Houston anyway"

L.A.'s 1986 playoff loss to Sampson's Houston was the only time the Lakers missed the NBA Finals from 1982 to 1989.