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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. John Stockton and Karl Malone. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. These are just some of the greatest duos to have ever graced the basketball court. Most fans have fond memories of the respective historic partnerships of these pairings, and as […]

Flopping has been the best (or worst) part of the modern-day NBA – depending on how you look at it. On one end, it’s such a downer especially if it happens to a team or a player you’re rooting for. On the other hand, crazy flops have given us a ton of embarrassing but equally […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most decorated franchises in NBA history, dominating the ‘90s by winning a total of six Larry O’ Brien trophies. Those championships wouldn’t have been made possible if not for some key trades they made along the way. But if you follow the team closely, it’s safe to say […]

Phoenix Suns young star Devin Booker has been the talk of the town since the restart. The 23-year-old has been simply outstanding of late, and thanks to his heroics, the Suns have emerged as one of the dark horses to potentially steal a spot in the upcoming postseason. Despite his tremendous play for the Suns, […]

It appears Cleveland Cavaliers combo guard Darius Garland has two tattoos on his body that we know of. On his left arm, Garland has “My Brother’s Keeper.” Per Tattooseo, the phrase “I am my brother’s keeper” is a well known saying in the bible: “In Genesis 4:1-4:16, Cain, being the first born by Adam and […]

Three-time Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson has so many tattoos on his body that it’s impossible to track each one. The Seattle native, who was one of the most exciting players to watch in the NBA during his playing career, is inked all over his upper body and has a few on his legs as […]

The Baltimore Ravens are one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, having only been around since 1995. But the team has managed to make some of the greatest trades in NFL history during their short time in the league. Here are the five best. 5. Anquan Boldin (2010) One of the more underrated wide receivers in […]

Dan Gilbert has climbed a towering financial ladder over the course of his professional career. From delivering pizzas in his younger days, to winning an NBA championship with the Cavs in 2016, to being the owner of Rocket Mortgage—one of the most successful lending companies in history. As a result of this hard work, the […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars of the NFL over the past couple of years. The sky’s the limit for the young man after winning the MVP in 2018 followed by a Super Bowl win and MVP in 2019. Let’s get to know the dynamite decision-maker for the […]

Like most of his NBA contemporaries, Los Angeles Lakers enter JaVale McGee also loves to express his personality through artwork on his body. The 7-foot athletic marvel is currently on his second year in L.A., tallying 6.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 16.6 minutes per game. While his steady interior presence has been […]

Is it perhaps bad luck that Iman Shumpert has 13 tattoos all over his entire body? After all, he has faded in the NBA as a journeyman over the past few years playing for five different teams. Whether it’s purely coincidental or if bad luck has indeed struck him, Shumpert remains to have a plethora […]

It’s not everyday that you see an NBA player dabble in only a few tattoos. It seems like the typical move is to either get a lot, or get none at all. In this case, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is just starting out — he has a total of only five tattoos on […]

The Atlanta Falcons may have never won a Super Bowl (sorry, touchy subject), but they’ve still been one of the NFL’s better franchises over the past few decades. The team has made some excellent trades, and here are the five best in franchise history. 5. Deion Jones, 2016 The Falcons owned the 50th overall selection […]

The New York Giants are one of the best franchises in NFL history dating back to 1925. The Giants have always been well run from the owner to the head coach on the sidelines. In recent years, that narrative has changed just a bit. The Giants have not been able to find a stable head […]

Forwards are always critical players on the floor who do a little bit of everything. They provide outside and inside scoring, efficient playmaking, and lockdown defending. It’s their all-around presence that makes the wing position a crucial role when it comes to winning games. With their importance being as such, today we’re going to look […]

There is absolutely no doubt that the Green Bay Packers are one of the most heralded and highly regarded franchises in the history of the NFL. Winning a slew of Super Bowl titles while becoming a perennial playoff team over the years, the Packers have done just about everything right since the team’s inception all […]

On July 25, the New York Jets completed, potentially, one of the most consequential trades in the franchise’s six-decade history, shipping safety Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks. Rather than acquiesce to Adams’ lucrative salary ambitions, general manager Joe Douglas nabbed two first-round picks, a 2020 third-round pick, and a starting safety (Bradley McDougald) for […]

Even before the Portland Trail Blazers saved his NBA career by signing him when no one else wanted to, Carmelo Anthony was always going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer despite his lack of postseason success. Since entering the NBA in 2003 with the Denver Nuggets, Anthony has been one of the more polarizing […]

The New England Patriots dominated the past two decades in large part due to their success in the NFL Draft. In addition to savvy free agent signings, prudent trades paved the way for 19 consecutive winning seasons. Head coach Bill Belichick has spearheaded the Patriots’ personnel moves since joining the organization in 2000, serving as […]

Devin Armani Booker broke NBA Twitter on Tuesday after he swished an extremely difficult turnaround jumper to lift the Phoenix Suns over the Los Angeles Clippers at the buzzer. The 23-year-old drained the tough J right in the face of two incredibly gifted defenders in Paul George and Kawhi Leonard to cap off his 35-point […]

Although the Dallas Cowboys remain one of the league’s most heralded organizations, the famed NFC East franchise has never technically retired a jersey number — yes, really. Despite the fact that the Cowboys have employed quite a few Pro Football Hall of Famers, while finding immense success for the better part of the team’s existence […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were technically just established in 1984 after the franchise made the move to LA from San Diego. Nevertheless, this organization has had more than a few successful trade transactions even before that historic occasion. Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable trades the Clippers have been involved in throughout […]

There’s no denying that the San Antonio Spurs built its dynasty through the draft. Their Hall of Fame players David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili were all products of the Spurs’ success in selecting talent — may it be from the lottery or late rounds. In hindsight, the Spurs have had more […]

The recent success of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have rejuvenated the franchise back to life. After years of being stuck in the middle of the pack, Milwaukee has now asserted itself as a top dog in the league. However, even if Giannis was a major proponent to this and he was acquired via […]

The Cleveland Browns haven’t found much success over the last 20 years, but through the team’s history, they’ve been one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. Cleveland has made some very shrewd trades over the years, and here are the five best. 5. Trent Richardson, 2013 If we were looking only at the end result […]

By the looks of it, Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet has one powerful tattoo on his left shoulder. VanVleet’s shoulder tattoo is of a ladder going up to heaven, an extended hand, a dove for peace, and the phrase “always missed never forgotten.” It’s assumed that VanVleet is honoring a deceased family member. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4k1TBdH1_n/?utm_source=ig_embed […]

Tattoos have always been a source of personal expression for individuals around the globe, and that includes NBA players. Some choose a name, symbol or portrait, while others go for entire works of art. However, there are also those who choose to leave their bodies free of ink. It’s a personal decision, after all. Many […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers follow a conservative code when it comes to executing trades and signings. The franchise doesn’t take many risks and rarely chases top players either in the draft or on the trade market. However, Pittsburgh didn’t win six Super Bowls by sitting entirely idle. The team executed several franchise-altering moves over the years. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is truly one of the most polarizing, yet colorful characters in the NBA today. Partially due to this, it’s why we’re going to look at some Steven Adams tattoos. Adams holds the distinction as the first New Zealander selected in the first round of the NBA draft when the […]

Franchises all across the NFL have had their fair share of good and bad trades that have changed the respective courses of teams. For the Arizona Cardinals, that is no different. Under current general manager Steve Keim, there have been a plethora of moves made that have both helped and hindered the squad, and while […]

It’s no question that Aaron Rodgers will go down as one of the greatest passers in NFL history. The eight-time Pro Bowler for the Green Bay Packers has led the franchise for more than a decade and has spearheaded the offense for the Green and Gold to numerous playoff runs, including a Super Bowl title […]

The Philadelphia Eagles picked up their first Super Bowl in franchise history in 2017 and have been threats ever since. In 2020, they will look to take another division title behind a healthy Carson Wentz and a revamped defense. The defense was greatly improved when they landed Darius Slay in a trade with the Detroit […]

The Tennessee Titans have once again become one of the more interesting teams in the NFL. The AFC South franchise reached the AFC Championship Game last season before managing to retain both quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Derrick Henry this offseason. With this tandem signing long-term deals with the franchise, Titans general manager Jon […]

Philadelphia has certainly developed over the years as “The Process” is no longer a process. The recent success of Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and the rest of the team have sparked new hope into the franchise. Loyal fans were rewarded with playoffs runs over the past few years after being stuck in the realm of […]

One of the best shooters in NBA history, Kyle Korver has an enormous eagle tattoo that is etched on the left side of his body spanning from his rib cage to abdomen. Not many people know about this secret tattoo, but thanks to ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin, we were able to get a little information […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely considered to be one of the most successful franchises in all of sports. Throughout its rich history, this team has had its fair share of some of the greatest players of all time. Some of these players made their way to Los Angeles via the draft, while others signed […]

The Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, has had some terrible trades in recent history. People love to point out the failure of the Donovan McNabb trade, and how Clinton Portis was a great running back but absolutely not worth losing Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey. And of course, the Robert […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had a pretty good history of quarterback play over the years. If you judge it by consistency, skill, and accomplishments, the Seahawks have done well in the Super Bowl era. Seattle has been one of the best teams in the league for many years now and it is because of a […]

On June 13, 2019, Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to its first title in franchise history. Nearly a month later, the 2019 Finals MVP bolted the team he just won a championship with and signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. Landing the big fish has never been the norm for Toronto. Being the only […]