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In the 1989 playoffs, Michael Jordan hit a game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers to ice the first-round series. Now tagged as “The Shot,” it is one of the most iconic plays not just in Jordan’s career but also in NBA history. In the sports documentary “The Last Dance,” Doug Collins — head coach of […]

As highlighted in the ESPN docu-series “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were brick-walled by the Detroit Pistons for three consecutive years before they won their first championship. The “Bad Boys” employed the so-called “Jordan Rules,” where they would use any means necessary to contain Jordan. Obviously, such strategy took a toll […]

According to the latest rumors involving the Cleveland Browns, they’re no longer eyeing offensive tackle Trent Williams of the Washington Redskins via trade after drafting Jedrick Wills. The Browns selected Alabama standout Jedrick Wills as the 10th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. But based on the rumors, he’ll likely be dealt before he […]

Right after being selected as the 15th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. wide receiver Jerry Jeudy got a special message from quarterback Drew Lock. Lock revealed that he’s been watching Jeudy play since their college days. To recall, Lock spent four years with the Missouri Tigers from 2015-2018 while Jeudy […]

Quarterback Jordan Love was selected 26th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. In an interview, he spoke briefly on his road to the NFL and what he expects playing alongside star Aaron Rodgers. The Utah State standout revealed that he had several talks with the Packers coaching staff prior. On […]

The Greatest of All-Time, Michael Jordan, said it himself. Whenever people talk about him, they should also be talking about his “Robin” with the Chicago Bulls, Scottie Pippen — whom he called his greatest teammate. Jordan insists that he never would have won those titles without him, and rightfully so. Over the past week since […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has had a lot of fortune in his life. As a player and a coach, he has a total of eight rings. But Kerr, too, has dealt with misfortune. Such as a black eye from Michael Jordan himself after the two had a scuffle in their days with […]

Once again, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo used the Golden State Warriors in NBA 2K, igniting more speculation that the MVP will soon don the Dubs jersey. Below is a clip from Antetokounmpo’s NBA 2k Livestream. Clearly, he’s choosing the Warriors as his team. only a matter of time 👀 pic.twitter.com/swoVs3ZGvZ — Chris Montano (@gswchris) […]

Die-hard Michael Jordan fans know that apart from donning no. 23 and 45 jerseys, the Greatest of All Time once wore a nameless no. 12 jersey against the Orlando Magic. But only a few of them know about the real story behind it. The short story is that someone stole Jordan’s iconic no. 23 jersey […]

The 2019-20 season was not particularly a good season for Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner — at least in the first few months. In a recent interview, Turner shared the reason behind early struggles. In today’s game, big men with an efficient shooting stroke are invaluable. Turner knows this and had been working on […]

The six NBA championship rings on Michael Jordan’s long fingers were not given to him. He earned it by dedicating his whole life to the game. He worked day and night working on his weaknesses as well as strengthening his mind and body. He did all these to outlast his contemporaries, all of whom had […]

Before the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended, the Los Angeles Lakers were creeping up on the Milwaukee Bucks — the team that had the best regular-season record. Analysts quickly saw the Lakers’ momentum building up and deemed them the team with the best chance to win it all. Those donning the Purple and Gold had […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had the chance to be around two of the biggest basketball stars of their respective eras: Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. According to Kerr, however, there’s a ton of difference between the two players’ fame. Kerr Spoke with Scott Van Pelt on ESPN’s SportsCenter where he shared his […]

When Tom Brady inked a two-year deal with the Tambay Bay Buccaneers this offseason, the whole football world was shocked. This included Peyton Manning, but for a whole different reason. Manning revealed that he had been talking to Brady prior to his Buccaneers move, but their conversations never really drifted towards Brady’s decision. What surprised […]

Gerald McCoy, who recently inked a three-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, is already getting along well with his new team’s coaching staff. Amid the coronavirus crisis which has shut down cities worldwide, McCoy took the time to speak with some of the Cowboys’ coaching staff and their plans for him. The six-time Pro Bowl […]

After spending his first seven seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, Jeff Heath inked a two-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders last March. For the strong safety, his familiarity with the Raiders coaching staff played a key role in his move. In particular, Heath mentioned Rich Bisaccia, the former assistant head coach […]

NBA teams nowadays employ a rather controversial strategy in trying to keep their top players healthy so as to help them stack up wins in the long run. Now, players can “load manage” or in more common terms, take a rest. Before, when a player sits out, it’s because he’s badly hurt or is dealing […]

Most grandparents are either called grandpa, grandma, grandpops, grandmamma or any other orthodox variation. But Michael Jordan is not your ordinary grandparent. He wants his grandson to call him something else. Per Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Jordan’s daughter Jasmine revealed how he’d like to be addressed by his grandson. The legend continues to grow for […]

Michael Jordan vs LeBron James. Or it is maybe Kobe Bryant vs either of those two (or both). As different generations of basketball fans consume the sport, the GOAT debate rages, usually involving all three men. There’s even more context to the story. When you’re 35-years-old in the world of sports, you’re considered old, tired, […]

For Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson, the team will be “all in” in the upcoming NFL season. Not only will they turn up the notch in their game, but they will also have more fun. Speaking on 92.3 The Fan’s Bull and Fox, Wilson alluded to some clips of his teammates not rejoicing after a […]

For Las Vegas Raiders halfback Jalen Richard, the entire team is “100 percent” behind Derek Carr amid talks that the quarterback might lose his spot as starting quarterback. Richard has been teammates with Carr since the halfback entered the league in 2016. He has seen the quarterback’s ups and downs. 2019 was a particularly excruciating […]

It’s been more than a month now since the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season. Like most fans, players themselves have been trying out all sorts of things to keep themselves entertained. For Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, what’s been keeping him busy is his pornstache. Via the Mavs star’s Instagram account, Doncic showed off […]

According to Colin Cowherd, Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to leave amid the trade chatter involving him and the Minnesota Vikings. On his show The Herd, Cowherd revealed that a reliable source told him Beckham “wants out” of the Browns, who acquired the popular wideout via trade in March 2019. The […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, then the days of OJ Howard with the Tambay Bay Buccaneers are numbered. On Michael Lombardi’s The GM Shuffle podcast, the former football executive turned analyst revealed that Howard might be traded in the near future — particularly by next week — as the Buccaneers try to trade […]

Shaquille O’Neal, the most dominant player in the NBA, claims that his Los Angeles Lakers would easily beat up Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls. Speaking with ESPN, the Lakers icon made the claim, noting he would punish the Bulls’ centers. “‘Cause I would’ve killed Luc Longley, Bill Wennington, [Bill] Cartwright,” he said. “The factor […]

“The Last Dance” will make its debut on April 19 and will air through May 17. The documentary features the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls and their journey to their second three-peat. Now, Michael Jordan has opened up about the upcoming documentary, noting that people will think he’s a “horrible guy” once it airs. Per Richard Deitsch […]

Shaquille O’Neal is arguably the most dominant player the NBA has ever seen. In his resume is a total of four titles, including a three-peat. Recently, Shaq revealed that his training regimen didn’t consist solely of basketball. In fact, he credited mixed martial arts as the reason why he won all those championships with the […]

For legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has the same “smarts” as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Krzyzewski, who is stellar in his own right, had the opportunity to work alongside the greatest players in the game. On different occasions, he coached James, Bryant, Jordan, and Johnson […]

In just three years in the league, Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum has already broken the ankles of Paul George and dunked all over LeBron James. Speaking with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, the 22-year-old walked fans through two of the best highlights of his young career thus far. On breaking George’s ankles, Tatum recalled that […]

At just 28 years old, former Carolina Panthers star Luke Kuechly announced his retirement in January. The seven-time Pro Bowler — who was at the peak of his career — shocked the entire football world with his decision. Now, the 2020 season will be the first campaign Kuechly is going to watch as a retired […]

Before the coronavirus forced the U.S. government to impose self-isolation and quarantine, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson got a massive new tattoo filled with important details of his life. On Instagram, the tattoo artist who inked Jackson shared the story behind the tattoo which he described as a “monster piece.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B-2ctLGnJ4u/ Jackson himself hasn’t discussed […]

Before inking a three-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, star kicker Greg Zuerlein spent eight seasons with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams. The 32-year-old admitted that he always believed he would don the Rams uniform for life. Zuerlein recently joined the Dennis and Cowlishaw show on ESPN Dallas 103.3 [KESN-FM] where he discussed the upcoming […]

Apart from the suspension of the 2019-20 season, what broke the hearts of basketball diehards is the abrupt end to the legendary career of Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter. Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks chimed in on Carter’s farewell season being cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on the BaD Radio on Sportsradio […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, who is also the players’ association president, reiterated that safety is their main priority amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul knows that every single NBA player is itching to get back onto the court. But the Thunder star noted that the league’s priority is the safety of its players and […]

For those who have decided to pick up the basketball and make it big, to be enshrined to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is a pipe dream. It’s so sacred that no one ever dares to talk about it. For players and coaches alike, being immortalized in the Hall of Fame is the pinnacle […]

It’s been a year since Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki played his last home game in the league. Mark Cuban reminisced on that emotional night. Via Twitter, Cuban recalled the night when he gave a farewell to Nowitzki, who by far, is known as the greatest Maverick of all time. In his farewell to Nowitzki, […]

The coronavirus pandemic has put NBA action to a grinding halt. But for the Los Angeles Clippers’ Patrick Beverley, the quarantine has not prevented him from putting in the work. Talking with Andre Drummond before the two dueled in NBA 2k, the Clippers’ defensive ace confessed that he’s been working out ‘like a madman’ during […]

The NBA itself has not decided whether or not the NBA 2019-20 season will resume. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that the league will not decide until May. But for the Dallas Mavericks’ Mark Cuban, an early June return is “not inconceivable.” Speaking on 93.7 The Fan, the Mavs owner believes that there’s a possibility […]

The Chicago Bulls and former Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas are about to seal the deal for the latter to become the organization’s executive vice president. Per Adrian Wojnarowski, Karnisovas agreed to bolt Denver for Chicago. The Lithuanian executive resume includes aiding Tim Connely and Josh Kroenke turn the Nuggets from bottomfeeders into legitimate […]