Conversation so far:
How did Magic Johnson's rivalry with Larry Bird start?
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were first linked as rivals after Johnson's Michigan State squad defeated Bird's Indiana State team.
When did Magic Johnson's Michigan State squad defeat Larry Bird's Indiana State team?
Magic Johnson's Michigan State squad defeated Bird's Indiana State team in the 1979 NCAA finals.
Did Magic Johnson and Larry Bird argue about the 1979 NCAA finals?
What were some highlights of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's rivalry?
How did the Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rivalry climax?
The Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rivalry reached its climax when Boston and Los Angeles met in three out of four NBA Finals from 1984 to 1987.
What other contrasts were made of the Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rivalry?
Journalist hypothesized the Magic Johnson–Bird rivalry was so appealing because it represented many contrasts, such as Hollywood flashiness and Boston/Indiana blue collar grit, and between blacks and whites.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rivalry?
The rivalry was significant because it drew national attention to the faltering NBA. Prior to Magic Johnson and Bird's arrival, the NBA had gone through a decade of declining interest.

Question: What did the media say?
Self-contained rewrite: What did the media say about the Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rivalry?