The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics has gone on for decades, with each side winning titles over the other. They are the most successful franchises in the NBA, and their fans have an undeniable hatred towards each other.
Yet, for all the bad blood between the two sides, the competition between the Lakers and Celtics ultimately pushed the league to new heights, with the Magic Johnson and Larry Bird-led teams of the 1980’s paving the way for today’s superstars.
Now, ESPN’s “30 For 30” series will dig into the classic rivalry with interviews with the players who lived it.