Larry Bird played 13 seasons for the Celtics. He averaged 24.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 897 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 12 All-Star games. He won the Rookie of the Year award, 3 MVP awards, 2 Finals MVP awards and 3 NBA championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998.

Magic Johnson played 13 seasons for the Lakers. He averaged 19.5 points, 11.2 assists and 7.2 rebounds in 906 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 11 All-Star games. He won 3 MVP awards, 3 Finals MVP awards and 5 NBA championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002.