"Of all the people I play against, the only one I truly fear is Larry Bird."--magic johnson, from the foreword.the heart and soul of a champion: his life, his career, his game. To understand basketball, you have to under..."Of all the people I play against, the only one I truly fear is Larry Bird."--magic johnson, from the foreword.the heart and soul of a champion: his life, his career, his game. To understand basketball, you have to understand Larry Bird.