So, who’s read When the Game was Ours about the careers of both Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Well, for those of you who don’t know, the book chronicles everything from their time in high school being recruited to play in college all the way to the Dream Team and their retirement. It gives a behind the scenes account of how one of the greatest personal rivalries came about, and subsequently how Bird and Johnson became friends.

The book looks at the early life of both stars.  For instance, Johnson grew up in Michigan, and decided to play ball for Michigan State so he could stay close to home.  Bird initially chose to play for Bob Knight, but after getting injured in a game of pick-up basketball, Bird left without warning before ever playing a single game for Knight.  He instead chose Indiana State which was closer to his home. They both went on to get drafted in the NBA, where they each won numerous championships.

So, for anyone who has not read the book…GO GET IT!