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When the Game Was Ours

Name: When the Game Was Ours
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Book Synopsis: From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. These were the basketball epics of the 1980s--Celtics vs Lakers, East vs West, physical vs finesse, Old School vs Showtime, even white vs black. Each pushed the other to greatness--together Bird and Johnson collected 8 NBA Championships, and 6 MVP awards and helped save the floundering NBA at its most critical time. When it started they were bitter rivals, but along the way they became lifelong friends. With intimate, fly-on-the-wall detail, When the Game Was Ours transports readers to this electric era of basketball and reveals for the first time the inner workings of two players dead set on besting one another. From the heady days of trading championships to the darker days of injury and illness, we come to understand Larry's obsessive devotion to winning and how his demons drove him on the court. We hear him talk with candor about playing through chronic pain and its truly exacting toll. In Magic we see a young, invincible star struggle with the sting of defeat, not just as a player but as a team leader. We are there the moment he learns he's contracted HIV and hear in his own words how that devastating news impacted his relationships in basketball and beyond. But always, in both cases, we see them prevail. A compelling, up-close-and-personal portrait of basketball's most inimitable duo, When the Game Was Ours is a reevaluation of three decades in counterpoint. It is also a rollicking ride through professional basketball's best times.

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Immerse yourself in the epic basketball battles of the 1980s with "When the Game Was Ours," a gripping book that unveils the inner workings of the most fascinating rivalry in NBA history. From Larry Bird and Magic Johnson's bitter rivalry to their lifelong friendship, this book offers a rare glimpse into the minds of two players dead set on besting each other. Experience the highs of championship victories and witness the lows of injury and illness as Larry Bird's relentless pursuit of victory and Magic Johnson's invincible spirit unfold before your eyes.

In "When the Game Was Ours," readers are transported to a bygone era of basketball, where the Celtics clashed with the Lakers, and the East fought against the West. Witness the clash of contrasting styles, as physicality battles finesse, and Old School faces off against Showtime. Brace yourself for an intense journey filled with sporting legends and the mesmerizing magic of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

This remarkable book not only sheds light on the basketball court but also delves into the personal lives of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Discover the demons that drove Larry's obsessive devotion to winning, as he opens up about playing through chronic pain. Follow Magic's emotional journey as he copes with defeat and confronts the devastating news of contracting HIV. Through it all, both athletes rise above adversity, showing us the true meaning of resilience and determination.

"When the Game Was Ours" doesn't just relive the past; it invites you to be part of it. Join Larry Bird and Magic Johnson on a rollicking ride through professional basketball's finest moments. Experience the electric atmosphere of the games, feel the tension on the court, and understand the unbreakable bond that formed between two iconic figures. Don't miss out on this chance to relive history.

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