Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals

The film explores the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance, tracing the origins of their on-court rivalry to their unlikely friendship off it. The documentary examines how the massive media attention surrounding their rivalry may have helped shape the NBA into what it is today, with interviews from key figures including Evan Johnson, Magic's sister, and Steve Springer, Los Angeles Times reporter, providing insight into the complex personalities and experiences of these two basketball legends.