Prediction Thread for Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Challenges

[mo2thewillyo]

Following 2k11's model for Jordan, lets assume Bird and Magic each are given 10 challenge games each. Name the challenge and the goal to match the real life version of the contest.

[tebowfanai]

I think we'll definently see some of their Finals' encounters against each other.

[mvspree8]

How about the three-point contest for Larry?

[KyotoCarl]

IMO, the most likely scenario would be a couple of NBA finals between Lakers and Celtics, not Bird or Magic-specific challenges. In other words, instead of challenges you'd have the option of replaying a couple of finals series.

If, for example, the 94 Knicks and 94 Pacers were in the game, you could replay the 94 eastern conference finals series when the two teams met.

[Kush77]

I would like to see the 1992 All-Star Game for Magic.

Larry Bird's shootout with Chuck Person - 1991 Playoffs vs. Indiana would be a cool one.

Of course Magic filling in at center for Kareem in the 80 Finals. I always thought he had a triple double, but he didn't.

And tons of their Finals battle. I'm very excited about this.

[wepr3]

An official Dream Team challenge would be cool. Though I guess playing international teams is probably not in the cards.

[Kush77]

Quote: Originally Posted by wepr3

An official Dream Team challenge would be cool. Though I guess playing international teams is probably not in the cards.

That would be pretty sweet.

They can use Toni Kukoc for Croatia.

What would the goals be?

Win game by 50+ points, shoot over 65% from the field, don't call a timeout.

[aloncho11]

I think the inclusion of the 1990-91 Warriors (and Magic Johnson) leads one to think that there might be a great possibility of a 1991 Western Conference 1st Round Challenge, or most probably the famous Game 2 shootout between Chris Mullin (who had an amazing 41 points, 16 of 21 shooting, 4 of 4 from downtown, 5 assists) and Magic Johnson.

-I suggested Magic's comeback in the 1992 All Star Game in the 2K board some months ago too, just like Kush predicts.

-I think Larry vs Magic in the NBA finals is a given.

-A early 90's regular season shootout between Bird and MJ game (just like Nique vs MJ in 2K11) *Although it wasn't as back and forwards like the latter, it kinda became a regular season rivalry in the early 90's from 1990 to 1992 in the race for the East.