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The NBA community is still in mourning after the loss of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, as well as his daughter Gigi Bryant. The Black Mamba, as he was known, died in a helicopter crash just outside Los Angeles back in January at the age of 41. Sadly, all nine passengers on the flight, […]

In January 2020, the whole world mourned as we lost the legendary Kobe Bryant to a tragic helicopter crash. Sadly, Gigi Bryant and seven others also died in the accident. As Vanessa Bryant put it, heaven gained two angels on that fateful day. Kobe had so much love for his daughter, and he was grooming […]

NBA basketball in the 2000s has its share of detractors because of the style of play, but it deserves appreciation because there was still greatness every single night. The studs who played within the era speak for themselves, from Kobe Bryant to Kevin Garnett to Tim Duncan to LeBron James to a host of others […]

When talking about the best centers in Los Angeles Lakers history, the first name that will likely come to mind is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — and understandably so. In his prime, the 7-foot-2 Lakers center was a dominant force with one of the most iconic shots in NBA history. Nevertheless, there are still a number of […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is one of the best basketball players on the planet. With the way that he’s played in his career, there’s no question that the Hall of Fame is in his destiny. Still everyone asks questions about the Lakers superstar. You know, like: How tall is LeBron James? Or variations […]

The remarkable story of Kurt Warner has its humble beginnings when he played for Regis High School as the quarterback of their football team. Despite playing well, Warner was not able to garner the attention of national scouts and went to attend the University of Northern Iowa. After failing to crack the starting rotation for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have collected many NFL Draft steals in just over 50 years as a franchise. Without the deep history of the original NFL teams — founded roughly 50 years before the Bengals were born in 1968 — Cincinnati has forged an impressive track record of finding value in the later rounds of the […]

The NBA Finals are one of the brightest stages in all of sports. Two of the most talented teams in the league face off for the most coveted prize in basketball, the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Legacies are made, dynasties are born, and the high level of competition has brought out the best in some of […]

For over 30 years, Madden NFL has remained one of America’s favorite pastimes. It gives die-hard fans a chance to live out their gridiron dreams in the comfort of their living rooms. With advances in technology moving at such a rapid pace, each edition of the game continues to get better, bringing the action closer […]

The Detroit Pistons have been blessed with plenty of gifted big men, but only five of them can crack this list as the best centers in franchise history. Here are the top choices for the best fives to don the uniform: 5. Ray Scott Scott was among the first dynamic big men of his time, […]

The Brooklyn Nets (formerly New Jersey) have never been fortunate to have that franchise-defining selection in the NBA draft. When you think about other teams such as Magic Johnson for the Los Angeles Lakers, Larry Bird for the Boston Celtics, Michael Jordan for the Chicago Bulls, LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers, or more recently, […]

Phil Jackson has the most championships (11) and highest winning-percentage (.704) of any coach in NBA history (min. 500 games) and the most playoff victories (229) over 20 seasons as an NBA head coach. He inherited teams laden with young superstars, but extracting the utmost production from stars is a) hard and b) a good […]

The Last Dance has reminded us just how fierce the rivalry was between Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls and Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons. To this day, Jordan still hates Thomas and anyone who played for those “Bad Boy” Pistons teams and vice versa. Former Pistons’ big man Bill Laimbeer despises Jordan so […]

The latest episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary painted a clear picture of the legend that is Dennis Rodman. We’ve had a lot of memorable characters in the NBA over the years, but no one has ever come close to the notoriety that “The Worm” achieved throughout his 14-year career. Rodman was simply an […]

The Denver Nuggets have been around for a long time. This storied franchise was established in 1967 — then the Denver Rockets — and they have had a pretty interesting history since. Part of that history is how they have had success in free agency over the years. Below is our top five list of […]

Dennis Rodman is undoubtedly one of the most unique basketball players (and humans) of all time. Yet despite his eccentricities, he’s also one of the most accomplished. After being drafted out of Southeastern Oklahoma State in the second round by the Detroit Pistons in 1986, The Worm played 14 NBA seasons, won five titles, made […]

Dennis Rodman had perhaps one of the strangest career arcs in NBA history. The Hall of Fame forward would eventually become known for his brashness and wacky alter egos, but that is hardly the way Rodman began his basketball journey. Episodes 3 and 4 of the Chicago Bulls documentary, The Last Dance, will air on […]

We’re getting more familiar with the characters in the 1990s Chicago Bulls orbit through ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” including longtime Bulls and Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Reinsdorf, 84, is a self-made billionaire who turned a modest fortune into a massive one by purchasing Chicago sports teams for cheap and converting them into lucrative […]

For the most part of their history, the New Orleans Pelicans have built mainly through the draft with their selection of franchise stars in Chris Paul and Anthony Davis. Nonetheless, the Pelicans, who started out as a franchise in 2002 following the then-Hornets’ relocation to New Orleans, have been the destination of choice for some […]

For most of their history, the Brooklyn Nets (formerly New Jersey) have not been a prime destination for free agents. A number of free agents of the past opted to go to their cross-river rivals in the New York Knicks. The majority of their franchise stars came from either trades or top selections in the […]

James L. Dolan, 64, has overseen a tumultuous tenure running the New York Knicks. His two decades in charge have been defined by incompetent management, petty behavior, and losing. Despite spending goads of money on high-profile NBA figures, Dolan is a pariah at Madison Square Garden—firmly amongst the most disliked owners in sports. So how […]

After decades of mediocrity, the Los Angeles Clippers are now one of the most respected and well-run organizations in the NBA. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George entering the fold, they are in a position moving forward to win championships. Apart from being perennial bottom dwellers in the league, the Clippers also hold the most […]

The coronavirus pandemic placed the lives of millions of people around the world on hold. Even the NBA had to be suspended indefinitely after two of its players — Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz — both tested positive for the dreaded disease. League commissioner Adam Silver quickly took action and decided […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the most popular teams in the NBA right now. As a matter of fact, their global acclaim probably far exceeds their popularity within the U.S. This was primarily brought about by the team’s success in the mid-2010s as they established their dynasty. With a highly-likable Stephen Curry as […]

The New York Knicks may be one of the most popular franchises in all of sports, bu there’s no denying that they have had a pretty terrible past few years. It seems that they have forgotten how to win, and to make matters worse, the front office does not appear to be taking the right […]

Success will bring fans. This is no different for a sports franchise such as the Boston Celtics. The list of famous Celtics celebrity fans is rather long, but we’ll get to that in a second. With 17 championship banners to their credit, the Boston Celtics are one of the most respected franchises in sports. Some […]

The Golden State Warriors are easily one of the most-loved teams of this generation. Stephen Curry, the face of the franchise, has all the makings of a captivating superstar, and he has been winning all sorts of fans over ever since he came to relevance in the early-/mid-2010’s. Nonetheless, the Dubs have had their fair […]

The Boston Celtics are without a doubt one of the most esteemed franchises in the entire NBA. As a matter of fact, their 17 championships make the Celtics the most successful franchise in league history. Nevertheless, regardless of how admirable and highly-regarded an organization may be, the occasional scandal is rather inescapable. This is especially […]

At this early point in his career, New Orleans Pelicans stud Zion Williamson is already the owner of a pretty awesome highlight reel. Some of it dates back to his pre-NBA days, with his freakish combination of strength and athleticism already on full display even as a high school teenager. Today we honor the 19-year-old […]

There’s no doubt that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James makes his teammates better on the floor. It’s quite rare to have a pass-first superstar these days, especially coming from someone as gifted as LeBron offensively. Several role players have found success under James’ watch, like his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates J.R. Smith and Tristan […]

Michael Jordan is considered by more than a few folks as the greatest player who ever lived. The six-time NBA champ has done so much throughout his illustrious career. This being the case, picking the ultimate best plays during his tenure as a superstar for the Chicago Bulls proved to be quite a challenging proposition. […]

Even before he was selected first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson was already a household name. His global popularity was reminiscent of a young LeBron James during his days with St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Nonetheless, there are still probably a few things that […]

Apart from being the second most winningest team in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers are known as perhaps the most dignified franchise in all of sports. Playing under the bright lights of Hollywood, after all, puts every Purple and Gold player under a constant microscope. Thus, everyone tries to carry themselves in a distinguished […]

The Memphis Grizzlies hit the NBA circuit in 1995. They were initially the Vancouver Grizzlies before moving to Memphis in 2001. Since making their NBA debut, the Grizzlies have a regular-season record of 824-1,161. They’ve been to the playoffs 10 times but have never gone to the NBA Finals. For this piece, we’ll be taking […]

The Orlando Magic have an overall record of 1,188-1,289 since joining the NBA in 1989. The franchise has made the playoffs 15 times but hasn’t been able to capture a title despite playing in two Finals. Some of the best players and coaches in NBA history have been part of the Magic organization. For this […]

The Dallas Mavericks made their debut in the NBA in 1980. Since then, the Mavs have won 1,612 games in the regular season, made the playoffs 21 times and captured one NBA championship. That title came in 2011 when Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavs past LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat […]

Since joining the NBA all the way back in 1961, the Washington Wizards franchise has won 1,961 games in the regular season and made the postseason a total of 29 times. The Wizards have captured one NBA title. That came in 1978 when the Washington Bullets defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in seven games. Since then, […]

The Utah Jazz have over 2,000 regular-season wins and made the playoffs 28 times since becoming a professional team back in 1974. The franchise was originally called the New Orleans Jazz before changing to its current name in 1979. Plenty of Hall of Fame players and coaches have resided in Salt Lake City. For this […]

Since going professional in 1988, the Charlotte Hornets franchise has an overall record of 1,050-1,345. The organization, which was called the Charlotte Bobcats at one point, has 10 playoff appearances but zero trips to the NBA Finals. The Hornets have had 11 different head coaches in franchise history. Only two were able to finish their […]