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From Walter Payton to Brian Urlacher, the Chicago Bears have rostered some great players throughout their history, including some who found most of their success with other teams. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for Chicago. 5. Santonio Holmes, 2014 A first-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006, Holmes was a […]

Since joining the NFL in 1996, the Baltimore Ravens have been amongst the league’s most consistent and relevant franchises. They’ve won two Super Bowls, have produced multiple Hall of Famers and eras of contention, and now boast one of the NFL’s most innovative offenses centered on MVP Lamar Jackson. Prior to Jackson, Ravens football has […]

Despite having won just one NBA championship in their existence, the Portland Trail Blazers still boast a history of iconic players. Some of their most prominent superstars include Bill Walton (led the team to their only title in 1977), Clyde Drexler (led Portland to two NBA Finals appearances in the 1990s), and current superstar Damian […]

Coaches are key in the NBA. They bring out the abilities of every player on the team and stir their team to a championship. There is no question that one of the greatest coaches in league history is Phil Jackson. Jackson has won 229 postseason games, which is the most of any coach. These playoff […]

Playing in Hollywood (for most of their history anyway) means the Los Angeles Rams have had some iconic players over the years, but there are quite a few in franchise history who went relatively unnoticed, despite their status. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Rams. 5. Nick Foles, 2015 Foles […]

Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Chauncey Billups, Chris Webber. These are just some of the biggest names that have made their mark on the Detroit Pistons franchise history. If you singled out Webber on the above list, then you probably didn’t know or perhaps completely forgot that the renowned 6-foot-9 big man actually once dawned the […]

Despite their inability to win an NBA title, the Phoenix Suns remain one of the most popular and recognizable basketball teams in the world. The team has employed an exciting style for years and have employed a lot of memorable players form multiple generations. Former MVPs Steve Nash and Charles Barkley are usually the first […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been a powerhouse in the NFC. They’ve won 20 division titles and managed to make it to the playoffs 30 times since entering the NFL in 1960. Though they’ve had quite a number of celebrated Hall of Famers wear their colors and take the field, there have also been a handful […]

Throughout history, the Denver Nuggets have had their fair share of great players. Most of these greats have made their mark in Nuggets franchise history, and for good reason. On the opposite side of the spectrum, however, there are also more than a few outstanding players whose respective tenures with the Nuggets have been forgotten […]

One of the NFL’s all-time great franchises, the Cleveland Browns haven’t experienced much success over the last 20 years, but the team has still rostered some of the league’s best players, in addition to some legends that aren’t remembered as Browns. Here are five players you may have forgotten played in Cleveland. 5. Jamal Lewis, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are officially back. The NFC South franchise managed to land former New England Patriots quarterback and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Tom Brady this offseason. However, between a few lengthy runs of less than stellar play that should come to a halt in 2020, the Buccaneers strung together some impressive […]

The New Orleans Saints have a fabled history, in their franchise’s run, of some of the premier pass-catchers in the NFL. Strangely enough, despite many Pro Bowl appearances and other accolades, no primarily Saints wideout has gone to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, though. In spite of that factoid, here are the five best […]

The departure of Kevin Durant from the Golden State Warriors came at no surprise. Rumors and speculation had become so rampant at the time that it was only a matter of when, rather than if. A ton of drama surrounded Durant in his final season with talks of mismanagement with regards to his injuries, clashing […]

Denver Broncos legend John Elway has been doing well for himself since leaving the NFL, parlaying his football career into different endeavors off the turf. Of course, you could say that none of this would have been possible if the Stanford grad did achieve everything he did while he was in a Broncos jersey. And […]

Big men play a critical role, when it comes to winning games. They protect the rim, grab rebounds, and control the paint with authority. Furthermore, their size and ability to make an impact in the shaded area often demands the defenses’ attention. Today, we’re going to look at the top international big men in the […]

Throughout their 87-year history, the Philadelphia Eagles have experienced nearly every high and low the NFL has to offer. The team has boasted some all-time legends, but has also rostered some players that are not associated with the team. Here are five you may have forgotten played in Philly. 5. Cullen Jenkins, 2011-2012 A part […]

Since entering the league in 2011, Kawhi Leonard has recorded a handful of intriguing stat lines with the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers. As the resume season approaches on July 30, let’s take a look back at some of Kawhi Leonard’s most intriguing statlines. 5. 35 points against the Los Angeles […]

There have been many iconic quarterbacks in the NFL, but few are in the same realm as the great Brett Favre. Brett Favre, who played majority of his professional career with the Green Bay Packers, was one of the most dominant playmakers in the 1990s. His 11-time selection in the Pro Bowl throughout his career […]

Much like any other franchise in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers have also had a myriad of players that have sported the Sixers uniform at one point in their careers. Some of them spent most or even their entire career with the team, while others had tenures that were short-lived. Guys like Allen Iverson, Charles […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise has pretty much been defined by heartbreak over the years. The entire city, after all, failed to win a title in any major league sport for 52 years, up until the Cavs broke the curse in 2016. That moment of redemption was indeed sweet, but the Cavs organization has been imbued […]

It is no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most heralded and highly-regarded organizations in NFL history, which can be said about the AFC North franchise both many years ago and at the present moment. Currently tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl titles of all time, the […]

The perennial sixth man of the year candidate, Lou Williams, sports quite the collection of tattoos. To be brutally honest, it’s a total nightmare to actually count each and every one of his tattoos. He has inked virtually every available space on his body. It remains unclear if his tattoos are intertwined with one another […]

The San Francisco 49ers selected a quarterback out of Notre Dame with the 82nd pick in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft. Little did they know that when they picked Joe Montana, they were selecting a future Hall of Famer who would be known as one of the biggest winners in league history. […]

The New Orleans Saints have had several very fine running backs come through the once-expansion NFL franchise. Established in 1967, the Saints have yet to have a running back primarily play for the franchise later inducted into the Hall of Fame, with only Earl Campbell, a star rusher with the Houston Oilers, finding himself in […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were blessed with two very good backs during their 2002 NFL season, which marked their glory days and Super Bowl championship. However, only one of those two were included in this list of three best running backs in franchise history. Another honorable mention left off the list, after much deliberation, was […]

The Miami Dolphins have had only one running back turn into a Hall of Famer, making the number one choice on this list easy. Rounding out the other two choices were a bit more difficult, with credence to an old-tier given deliberation along with a newer name to the record books. Here are the three […]

One of the NFL’s older franchises, the San Francisco 49ers have enjoyed plenty of success over the past 40 years. The team has boasted some of the most recognizable players in league history, but has also featured some legends who aren’t typically associated with them. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for […]

After eight years playing for his hometown Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant shocked the world when he signed a $51 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. But there’s more to that move than just a prospective NBA title – the aspiring business mogul wanted to be near the technology investment capital of the world.  The […]

Let’s be honest here, there isn’t much left to be said about Tom Brady and his legendary run with the New England Patriots. But if you are one of the rare few who have been living under a rock the past two decades, here’s a quick rundown of what Mr. California Cool has been up […]

Arguably the heart and soul of the Golden State Warriors, power forward Draymond Green appears to have only two tattoos on his body. The three-time All-Star and three-time NBA champion has tattoos on both arms. Green and his childhood friend, former NFL player Jonas Gray, have matching tattoos reading “Eazy” in the same font. Green, Gray […]

The Tennessee Titans began their history as the Houston Oilers in 1960. In their very first two years as a franchise, the Oilers won the AFL Championship. After the 1996 season, they spent two years as the Tennessee Oilers before turning into the Titans that we know today. In their first year as the Tennessee […]

DeMarcus Cousins has a bunch of tattoos on his body, and he takes great pride in the artwork. Let’s take a look at Cousins’ tattoos and what they mean.  “MISUNDERSTOOD” on right calf While Boogie has a ton of talent, he’s also known for being a rather volatile presence on the basketball court. From suspensions […]

The Los Angeles Chargers recently went through a changing of the guard at the running back position. The team let Melvin Gordon walk in free agency while retaining Austin Ekeler to be its starter in the backfield. However, neither Gordon nor Ekeler crack the team’s top-three running backs of all-time. The criteria includes players who […]

You can’t be a modern-day NFL fan and not know who Tom Brady is. The legendary quarterback is a household name in the league and is arguably the best to ever take the pitch. Brady is a six-time Super Bowl champion, a four-time Super Bowl MVP and a three-time NFL MVP. And the scary part […]

Here’s a popular sentiment: the Chicago Bulls would have won eight straight championships if Michael Jordan did not retire in 1993. Coming off their first three-peat, Jordan shocked the world by announcing his retirement from professional basketball. He ultimately spent a season and a half away from the game before making a triumphant return in […]

Following years of being on the mend, Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz has made a triumphant return to basketball in the 2019-20 NBA regular season. The former number one overall pick has finally shown glimpses of his true potential, tallying 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.3 steals in 64 games for the Magic […]

When you think about the best players who have ever been part of the Houston Rockets roster, the first names that come to mind are Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone, or maybe even James Harden for the younger generations. These are just some of the greats that have made their marks on the franchise in one […]

The Raiders are one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises, and the team has had a history of signing big-name players, often past their primes. Here are five stars you may have forgotten donned the silver and black. 5. Randy Moss, 2005-2006 One of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, Moss spent seven incredibly […]

Dirk Nowitzki is probably the first player that pops into everyone’s minds when thinking about the Dallas Mavericks. The German superstar played his entire 21-year Hall of Fame career in Dallas. Likewise, modern day Mavs fans would never forget the date June 21, 2018, the day they drafted their next face of the franchise in […]