NBA Centers See New Stars In Shifting Lakers Era
The 1989 90 NBA season opens without Kareem Abdul Jabbar for the Lakers as Mychal Thompson and Vlade Divac take center stage joining David Robinson in San Antonio and a mix of veterans in Detroit Boston and Chicago. Magic Johnson notes leadership shifts while Pat Riley and Larry Brown prepare young cores for a tougher decade.
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Bird returns to action as Celtics push for title run
Boston Celtics star Larry Bird declares he feels good and ready to play, signaling a return after long injury woes. His comeback is met with cautious optimism from coach Jimmy Rodgers and admiration from peers as he rebuilds timing and confidence, aiming to lift Boston back into championship contention.
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