Magic Johnson revealed in an interview that losing to Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics in the 1984 Finals drove him to seek revenge. Despite putting up impressive numbers, Johnson was dubbed "Tragic" Johnson by Boston fans. He dedicated himself to becoming a gym rat after the loss, resulting in the best stretch of his career. The Lakers got their revenge by defeating the Celtics in the 1985 Finals, with Johnson calling it the proudest moment of his Lakers career. Los Angeles beat Boston again in the 1987 Finals, giving Johnson the last laugh over his friend and rival Bird.
