Slam Dunk! Take a Ballsy First Look at Magic/Bird, Starring Kevin Daniels and Tug Coker

Magic/Bird, the new drama starring Kevin Daniels as Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Tug Coker as Larry Bird, goes right to the heart of one of the fiercest rivalries in NBA history, as the polar opposites battled for three championships, bragging rights and the future of the game in the 1980s. Penned by Lombardi playwright Eric Simonson and directed by Thomas Kail, the play, which officially opens April 11, weaves classic NBA footage while tracing the dynamic duo from their initial rivalry to their eventual fond friendship. From the NBA draft to the Olympic Dream Team, we’ve got a first look at production shots of this fast-paced story. Click to get a courtside glimpse of all the action, then see Magic and Bird in the flesh at the Longacre Theatre.