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When the Celtics and Lakers meet again in the 1985 and 1987 NBA Finals, the teams' disdain and animosity for each other gradually turns to mutual respect -- led by superstars Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

When the Celtics and Lakers meet again in the 1985 and 1987 NBA Finals, the teams' disdain and animosity for each other gradually turns to mutual respect -- led by superstars Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

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S3, EP18 "Celtics/Lakers: Part 3"

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As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, ESPN looks back at notable sports happenings that occurred from 1979 to 2009 with this documentary series featuring 30 films from some of Hollywood's finest directors and producers. Peter Berg, Barry Levinson, John Singleton, Spike Jonze, Dan Klores, Barbara Kopple, Ron Shelton and Albert Maysles are among the filmmakers involved, and the stories told include the shocking trade of Wayne Gretzky in 1988, the Baltimore Colts' nighttime move in 1984, Reggie Miller's rivalry with the New York Knicks, the death of Len Bias in 1986, a profile of George Steinbrenner and his family business, and a look at Michael Jordan's attempt at a baseball career. A new series of 30 films premiered in October 2012 with "Broke," about the challenges athletes face in managing their money.
Starring: Bill Parcells, David Robinson, Dennis Rodman, Greg LeMond, Isiah Thomas, Jeanette Lee, John Salley, Lance Armstrong, Mark McGwire, Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Randy Moss, Sammy Sosa, Stuart Scott, Takeru Kobayashi
Original Air Date: Oct 6, 2009
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Playback: HD
5 seasons available on demand
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