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Kyrie Irving was the No. 1 overall pick back in the 2011 draft. Since then, Uncle Drew has made $126,949,624 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. After getting drafted out of Duke, Irving signed a two-year, $11 million rookie deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He won Rookie of the Year by averaging 18.5 points and […]

Stephen Curry was the seventh overall pick in the 2009 draft out of Davidson. When the Golden State Warriors drafted Curry, no one saw the kind of success he has had coming. Not only has Steph established himself as the greatest shooter in NBA history, but he’s also made $168,463,505 from his contracts with the […]

One of the greatest players in NBA history, Kevin Durant has made $224,382,333 through his NBA contracts since entering the league back in 2007, per Spotrac. KD was the second overall pick in the 2007 draft out of Texas. Durant made $4,171,200 during his rookie season with the Seattle SuperSonics after signing a two-year, $8.65 […]

Since getting drafted by the Indiana Pacers back in 2011, Kawhi Leonard has made $116,756,010 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. Year Team Salary Total Earnings 2011-12 SAS $1,394,017 $1,394,017 2012-13 SAS $1,809,840 $3,203,857 2013-14 SAS $1,887,840 $5,091,697 2014-15 SAS $2,894,059 $7,985,756 2015-16 SAS $16,407,500 $24,393,256 2016-17 SAS $17,638,063 $42,031,319 2017-18 SAS $18,868,625 $60,899,944 2018-19 […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2003 as the No. 1 overall pick with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James has made $306,984,009 from his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. During his rookie season with the Cavs, James made $4,018,290 after signing a three-year, $12.9 million contract following the draft. LeBron averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and […]

On June 4th, 2009, the NFL and football world was shocked when former Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair was reported murdered. Despite the tragedy, there is some solace in the fact that McNair left a lasting legacy in the NFL that no football fan will ever forget. From his humble beginnings playing […]

In its earliest years of existence, the NBA consisted of players who hailed mostly from the United States. Now, however, thanks in large part to the Dream Team and a global media market, the league has gained worldwide fame and recognition. Basically, European NBA players is not new. In this piece, we’ll take a look […]

The Denver Nuggets are among six league franchises to never appear in the NBA Finals, failing to represent the Western Conference during their 44-year history in the league. The Nuggets only appeared in one Finals—losing the 1976 ABA championship before shipping over to the NBA. There’s hope the current group can break through, though, with […]

Since becoming a professional team back in 1970, the Cleveland Cavaliers have an overall record of 1,867-2,168. The Cavs franchise has made the playoffs 22 times and captured one championship. That came back in 2016 when LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love guided the club to the title over the 73-9 Golden State Warriors. […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard has ascended as one of the best players in the NBA today. While he has dealt with numerous setbacks throughout his basketball career, that hasn’t stopped him in becoming the player he is today. That being said, few people are likely to look for Kawhi Leonard quotes, or Kawhi […]

Two names defined the second half of the 2010s: Stephen Curry and LeBron James. LeBron Goat is usually just something people say, but what if there’s more to the story? Is it LeBron or Steph? Is Steph Curry better than LeBron? With the two as the main faces of four consecutive NBA Finals from 2015 […]

As storied a franchise as the Green Bay Packers are, they have been able to develop an interesting set of rivals during their history. Dating back to 1919, the Packers have had a professional football franchise, and they have come a very long way since their inception. In 1921, the Green Bay-Chicago rivalry was launched, […]

Derrick Rose has a bevy of tattoos on his body, which is kind of ironic since the former MVP is scared of needles. Back in 2008 when he was starring for the Memphis Tigers in college, Rose suffered a scratch above his eye. Someone told him he’d need stitches to close the cut and the […]

The Houston Rockets have had plenty of elite-caliber players pass through their organization since their early days in the late ’60s and ’70s. The list at small forward is slim, though, with only five players who can claim the right to be considered among the cream of the crop. These are the best five small forwards […]

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 […]