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.

Larry Bird played thirteen seasons with the Boston Celtics, receiving three NBA titles, three MVP recognitions, an Olympic gold medal, and entry into the Hall of Fame in 1988. He is currently the general manager for the Indiana Pacers. Earvin "Magic" Johnson played thirteen seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he received five NBA titles, three MVP recognitions, an Olympic gold medal, and a spot in the Hall of Fame in 2002. Jackie MacMullan is an American journalist with the Boston Globe and ESPN. She received the Curt Gowdy Media Award for basketball reporting.