LARRY BIRD: 24 YEARS AND 158 DAYS
After Magic drew first blood in this classic rivalry by winning the first championship between the two players, Larry Bird struck right back, taking home a title the next season, in 1980-81. Bird didn’t earn Finals MVP honors that year, but his numbers in that championship series – 15.3 points, 15.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 2.3 steals per contest – were quite impressive nonetheless.
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