BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Deval (deh-VAL’) Patrick is taking advantage of the NBA Finals being played in Boston to hold a re-election campaign fundraiser featuring Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
The hoops legend and one-time rival of former Boston Celtics star Larry Bird will join Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca (pah-lee-OOH’-kah).
Pagliuca’s unsuccessful run for U.S. Senate earlier this year was managed by the Democratic governor’s political adviser Doug Rubin.
The host committee includes Celtics coach Doc Rivers and player Ray Allen and his wife.
