From the second Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Larry Bird stepped onto the court as rivals, there began an unparalleled physical and psychological battle. In Celtics’ green was Bird, a tough, shrewd Indiana native with an infallible long-range shot. In the gold and purple of the Lakers was “Magic” Johnson, Mr. Showtime, the dazzling personality. Cuando éramos los mejores transports us to this unforgettable period in basketball history and reveals the hidden side of both players’ dynamic careers.