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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has hit the court with a number of talented players over the course of his 17 seasons in the NBA. Along the way, the Akron, Ohio native has claimed three championships, but he has had some help. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at LeBron James’ greatest […]

Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant — along with Kevin Garnett — have been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in one of the most star-studded Hall of Fame classes in NBA history. We know that Duncan and Bryant are two of the greatest players of their era and two of the greatest players […]

Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp was a polarizing figure in the National Football League. His brash persona, his rough and sometimes dirty style of play, and the incessant trash talking either brought in fans wanting more, or rubbed them the wrong way. But the one undeniable thing is that when Sapp was on […]

LeBron James is arguably one of the best athletes to ever play in the NBA. After successful playoff runs, multiple MVP’s and a handful of championships to boot, LeBron has already successfully cemented himself in the league’s Mt. Rushmore alongside legends like Magic, Bird, Kobe, Kareem and MJ.  It’s no question that LBJ was born […]

On May 7, 1994, the eighth-seeded Denver Nuggets defeated the 63-win Seattle SuperSonics to advance to the Western Conference semifinals—marking the first time an eight seeded team won a playoff series. In their honor, let’s revisit (and rank) the 8-over-1 upsets in NBA history. 5) 2012: Philadelphia 76ers over Chicago Bulls (4-2) This first-round series—and […]

Born as an expansion team in 1970, the Cleveland Cavaliers are a relatively young NBA franchise. Since then, several talented players have worn the Wine and Gold. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at the team’s best free agent signings. 6. Anthony Parker Parker joined the Cavs in the later stages of his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers set themselves up for greatness when they selected a 19-year-old LeBron James as the first overall pick in 2003. He has since become one of the greatest to ever play the game, and is without a doubt the best draft pick in Cavs history. So who else made it to our list […]

The United States Men’s’ Basketball program has sent plenty of formidable squads in international competition over the years. To this day, however, no one still comes close to the greatness and star power of the 1992 ensemble aptly dubbed as the Dream Team. That squad, after all, featured three of the most prominent NBA talents […]

Despite being a long-suffering franchise, the Arizona Cardinals have boasted a slew of great NFL players. There are some seasons when the Cardinals had moments making smart decisions in acquiring players via free-agency. Sadly, none of their free-agent signings throughout their history brought in a Super Bowl title in Arizona (yet), but a few notable […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the winningest franchises in NFL history. The NFC North Division giants have a whopping total of nine NFL Championships and a Super Bowl crown from Super Bowl XX back in 1986. Any fan would know that it takes more than the players on the field to bring a franchise […]

Andrew Luck is one of the best quarterbacks of his generation. Sadly, the gunslinger had to call it quits well before his time. With that being the case, let’s remember the good times as we live in an NFL world without the bearded signal-caller. This one’s for the coach The Colts were dealt with a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers franchise has a legitimate shot to win its first NBA championship during the 2019-20 season, if it continues. Having a good team and a chance to win is unfortunately not something the franchise or its fans have been able to get used to on a consistent basis. That is, until the […]

Before the Minnesota Vikings entered his life, the future was looking bright for newly-acquired Brett Favre and the New York Jets in 2008. By Week 12, the club had compiled an impressive 8-3 record and was poised to make a return to postseason play.  In the next five games though, Favre would find himself in […]

Many greats have come through the Boston Celtics organization, being one of the oldest franchises in league history. Yet the Celtics’ small forward depth chart is slim, with only five players who could claim the right to be among the best to don the Celtics green and white. These are the top five small forwards […]

Former Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula is one of the best ever to be involved with the NFL. Shula passed away on Monday at the age of 90, so many people are reflecting on the type of legacy he left on the Dolphins organization, the city of Miami, and the NFL […]

There is no denying that Team USA is the most dominant national squad, period. This has been the case since the inception of the famed 1992 “Dream Team” (and perhaps even earlier), and as is the case to this very day. Below we have rounded out the five best Team USA squads ever formed. 5. […]

At the time, scouts and draft analysts deemed the 2011 NBA Draft class one of the shallowest in history. Almost a decade later, it has become known as one of the most loaded, with No. 1 overall pick Kyrie Irving just one of a number of stars to come from that draft. While Irving has […]

As great as Michael Jordan was for the Chicago Bulls, he also played with several amazing teammates over the years. Toni Kukoc may not get the same recognition as Scottie Pippen or Dennis Rodman, but he was vital for the Bulls’ second three-peat from 1996-98. The 6-foot-11 Croatian was indeed a player ahead of his […]

The relationship between Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers has occupied the spotlight for more than a decade. The link between the two has been fascinating. Brett Favre was the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers when the team drafted up and coming sensation Rodgers back in 2005. At this […]

The Atlanta Falcons are not new when it comes to disappointment. Among those head-scratching moments are questionable decisions in obtaining players thru free agency. Whether it’s giving big contracts to players that failed to produce, or to sign someone to bolster their needs only to make it worse, Atlanta had their fair share of swings […]

Last March, the Indianapolis Colts made headlines when they signed free agent quarterback Philip Rivers. The Colts are hoping that this free-agent acquisition will be as successful as the ones they have had through their 67-year history. A few of those signings stood out more than the others, and were very instrumental in the Colts […]

Maurice Clarett had everything going his way in 2002. A five-star running back coming out of high school, Clarett was heavily recruited by top tier colleges in the country before committing to the Ohio State football program where he immediately made his presence felt.  Clarett rushed for over 1,200 yards in his freshman season to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise is one of the most prolific in sports history. Since relocating to Los Angeles in 1960, they’ve often depended on Hollywood allure to build dynasties, enabling them to acquire Westward-looking stars in deals that either seem lopsided in the moment or in retrospect. The franchise has traded for many superstars […]

If dunking is an art form, then Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook should be viewed as a master craftsman. The NBA has known several great rim rockers over the years, but few have matched Westbrook’s explosive power. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at what we believe to be the best dunks of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been around since 1963, and during that time, they have faired mostly well during free agency. Let’s break down the five best free-agent signings in Chiefs history. Honorable Mention – Fred Williamson (Cornerback) Fred Williamson, who was better known as ‘The Hammer’, would have made the cut if he was […]

When someone is looking to move into a city, the aspects they’re looking at are well-paying jobs, a low cost of living, and good schools.  Additionally, they’re looking at the type of attractions the city has to offer. There are 29 different NBA cities in the league; in this article, we list the five best […]

The Green Bay Packers have 26 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A few of them are coaches — Vince Lombardi and Curly Lambeau — but almost all of them are players. From this large group, arriving at the seven greatest Packers of all time and then ranking them becomes a complicated task. […]

There are a lot of factors that go into winning an NBA championship. In basketball, the need for a superstar or superstars to build around is a must. Likewise, surrounding those franchise cornerstones with the right role players is key to building a championship contender. Moreover, having the right coach with the right system in […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best talents of his generation. He has pretty much done it all in his career: Rookie of the Year, All-Star, scoring champion, All-NBA squad, MVP, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, and NBA champion. There is also no denying, however, that throughout his decorated career, the 6-foot-10 forward has gotten a […]

Nine years ago today, Derrick Rose was named the 2011 NBA MVP, becoming the youngest player to take home the Maurice Podoloff trophy. It may be a while until the 2020 MVP is officially crowned, though Rose’s record should be safe — for this year (see: Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson). To celebrate this holy occasion, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are still searching for their first Super Bowl win in franchise history but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t fielded some great teams filled with notable talent throughout their 61 seasons of existence. A lot of that talent has come through the draft and a lot of the team’s star players […]

If you heard it once, you heard it a million times over the years, from John Madden or anyone else: Great players make big plays in big games. That was Jerry Rice of the San Francisco 49ers. He was consistently great in his towering NFL career, but the reason he is such an icon in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a pretty recent franchise. They are, in fact, the youngest franchise in the NBA today, having been in existence for just 18 years. As such, it is safe to say that this team currently does not have much history behind it — especially compared to the other franchises that have […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made their NBA debut in 1989 and celebrated their 30-year anniversary in the 2018-19 season. However, there hasn’t really been much to celebrate about given the gloomy three-plus decades the franchise has experienced. Having made the playoffs just nine times, including eight through the Kevin Garnett era from 1997 to 2004, the […]

Much like any other NBA team, the Indiana Pacers have also had their fair share of dark times in their history. There have been some ups, but certainly a good number of down moments as well. Below we highlight five of the most heartbreaking moments in the history of the Indiana Pacers. MJ a member […]

Bad luck seems to always follow the Portland Trail Blazers throughout history. Don’t get it wrong, the team enjoyed success and has managed to stay as contenders through the years in the competitive Western Conference. However, looking at the past news about the Blazers, they somehow suffer a cruel fate right when they are primed […]

Many people are turning to video games to be a useful outlet for not having any live sports during the ongoing pandemic, and the famed NBA Jam game is a perfect source of entertainment for NBA fans everywhere. If you are looking for a PC version of this game, ArcadeSpot offers a great option that […]

The NBA Draft Lottery has not been kind to multiple franchises. After introducing the weighted odds in 1990, the NBA has seen plenty of bad-but-not-the-worst teams grab the first overall selection in drafts while the worst teams suffer the ill-fated luck. Provided that the NBA announced it’s postponing the originally scheduled May 19 draft lottery […]

The history of the Oklahoma City Thunder and previous longtime franchise location Seattle SuperSonics has been rife with great players coming through the ranks of the team’s drafting record. Lenny Wilkens and Bob Rule, Jake Sikma and Fred Brown, Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp, and Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook—all legendary parts of the Sonics/Thunder […]