“Every time I see him, I tell him thank you” - Charles Barkley pays respect to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird for saving the NBA
In an appearance on the “All The Smoke” podcast, Charles Barkley explained how Larry Bird and Magic Johnson saved the league when it was at its lowest point.
“Every time I see him, I tell him thank you, because Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are the two most important figures in NBA history. People don't understand; look at this thing now where guys are making 30, 40, to 50 million dollars.