Larry Bird and Magic Johnson signed NBA promotional cut out. 35x27 inches Larry Joe Bird is an American former professional basketball player, coach and executive in the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "The Hick from French Lick", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American retired professional basketball player and former president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He played point guard for the Lakers for 13 seasons.