Magic Johnson Co-Signs Comparisons that Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are Rivals like He and Larry Bird in the ’80s
NBA legend Magic Johnson has given his stamp of approval on the comparisons between the rivalry of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark to his own iconic rivalry with Larry Bird in the 1980s. The two college basketball stars have been making headlines with their impressive skills and intense competition on the court, drawing parallels to the legendary feud between Johnson and Bird.
Johnson, a five-time NBA champion and three-time MVP, knows a thing or two about intense rivalries. His battles with Bird, which began in college and continued in the NBA, are widely regarded as some of the greatest in basketball history. Now, he sees similarities in the way Reese and Clark are pushing each other to new heights.
“The way they’re going at each other, it reminds me of the way Larry and I used to go at it,” Johnson said in a recent interview. “They’re both incredibly talented players who bring out the best in each other. It’s what makes their rivalry so special.”
Reese, a forward for the LSU Tigers, and Clark, a guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes, have been squaring off in a series of epic battles this season. Their most recent matchup, which saw Reese’s Tigers come out on top, was hailed as one of the greatest games of the year.
Like Johnson and Bird, Reese and Clark have a deep respect for each other’s abilities, which only fuels their competitive fire. “Caitlin is an amazing player, and I love competing against her,” Reese said. “She pushes me to be my best self, and I hope I do the same for her.”
Clark echoed Reese’s sentiments, adding, “Angel is an incredible talent, and our rivalry is something special. We bring out the best in each other, and it’s what makes our games so intense.”
The comparisons to Johnson and Bird are not limited to the players themselves. The way Reese and Clark have taken their rivalry to the next level, constantly elevating their games and pushing each other to new heights, is reminiscent of the way Johnson and Bird did the same in the ’80s.
“It’s like they’re trying to one-up each other, just like Magic and Larry did back in the day,” said ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo. “It’s what makes their rivalry so compelling, and it’s what will make their games ones for the ages.”
As the season comes to a close, fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the Reese-Clark saga. Will they meet again in the NCAA tournament? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – their rivalry is here to stay, and it’s one that will be remembered for years to come.
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