It's fair to say that almost every NBA star playing today can still point to Magic Johnson for inspiration in at least part of their game. Michael Jordan himself looked up to Johnson as he was coming up. Besides winning five championships and being part of the iconic Dream Team in 1992, Johnson is also well known for his long-standing rivalry with fellow legend Larry Bird . He's also been an inspiration to millions off the court, during his long, successful battle with HIV. Johnson's cards will always have a market due to his celebrity and on-court skills. Listed below are some of his most essential cards. 1980 Topps Larry Bird/Julius Erving/Magic Johnson 1980 Bird/Johnson/Erving Topps | CardLadder There aren't that many basketball cards over the last fifty years that hold up to this one above. Many legends across different sports have shared their rookie card with other players, but only Magic Johnson can say he shares his with Larry Bird and Julius Erving.…