Magic Johnson & Larry Bird Signed Tiffany & Co X Basketball (Beckett)

Tiffany & Co X Spalding Basketball has been hand-signed by Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers, HOF) and Larry Bird (Boston Celtics, HOF).

The rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird is one of the most storied in basketball history, credited with revitalizing the NBA in the 1980s. Their competition began in college when Bird’s Indiana State faced Magic’s Michigan State in the 1979 NCAA Championship, and it carried into the NBA as Magic joined the Los Angeles Lakers and Bird the Boston Celtics. Bird, known for his shooting, court vision, and gritty competitiveness, led the Celtics to three NBA titles, earning three MVP awards. Magic, with his dazzling passing, size, and charisma, guided the Lakers to five championships and also won three MVPs. Their fierce but respectful rivalry defined a golden era of basketball, culminating in multiple Finals matchups and helping turn the NBA into a global phenomenon. Together, they elevated the sport and forged a lasting bond rooted in mutual admiration.

The basketball includes an official Beckett Authentication Services serially numbered hologram for authenticity purposes. The signing of this item was witnessed by Beckett.

Authentication: Beckett Hologram

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