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When people think of Michael Jordan, they think of the number 23. Jordan typically wore that number during his career, but there was a time when he decided to wear 45 with the Chicago Bulls when he came back to the team during the 1994-95 season. That season ended with the Orlando Magic eliminating the […]

On Wednesday morning, the basketball world was hit with sad news. Former NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. West had a tremendous impact as a player and executive, influencing countless athletes, including former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith read Jordan’s statement […]

Xander Schauffele is one of the best golfers in the world today. Only the seemingly indestructible Scottie Scheffler is ahead of Schauffele on the official world golf rankings. But don’t tell that to the basketball legend and avid golfer Michael Jordan. The former Chicago Bulls superstar is known to play golf a lot, especially since […]

Another classic Air Jordan sneaker will return next year as Jordan Brand and Nike are beginning to announce their retro releases for the upcoming calendar year. After a number of previous retro releases, the Air Jordan 5 will return in its most popular colorway, made famous by Will Smith on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. […]

Welcome to Chapter 845 of the NBA’s Who Is The G.O.A.T. debate. In this edition, we’ll narrow our focus onto Chicago Bulls icon and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, a five-time champion with the Los Angeles Lakers… two of the usual suspects in this hyper-charged debate. Now remember, as is always the case, we’d […]

If an avid fan of basketball were told that the greatest collection of stars in their generation was teaming up for a project, one would think that it would be because of the Olympics or any other large sporting event. But, the greatest ensemble of talent on the court was probably assembled due to the […]

An ultra-rare Michael Jordan trading card fetched for a record amount at a recent Goldin auction, which set a new record for any MJ card sold. In the same auction, an iconic game-used Kobe Bryant jersey also fetched millions of dollars. The card came from the 2003 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection set and features Jordan’s […]

An iconic Kobe Bryant jersey and ultra-rare Michael Jordan card are currently up for auction at Goldin, and both items are expected to fetch crazy amounts when the bidding ends Saturday, June 1. Goldin founder and CEO Ken Goldin talked to ClutchPoints to discuss about the incredibly historic items that are part of the Goldin […]

The Anthony Edwards-Michael Jordan comparisons hit a major roadblock this week with the Timberwolves’ elimination at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Now, one of the NBA’s top 75 all-time players, Carmelo Anthony, is chiming in with his thoughts on how Edwards can reach the lofty set of goals placed on him by the media […]

As the summer months bring about warm weather, sneakerheads are itching to bring out the fresh pairs they’ve been sitting on all winter. Jordan Brand is also bringing the heat with this season’s releases and we’ll be seeing some never-before-seen colorways draping some of Michael Jordan’s most famous silhouettes. This upcoming release features the sneaker […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is less about the Sunday night game in the past decades. While there are some highlights like the battle between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James or Michael Jordan, Saturday night seems to be when people are tuning in the most. The Three-Point and Slam Dunk Contests have largely been the more competitive […]

Anthony Edwards is one of the league’s rising stars as he’s taken the NBA by storm. Between his stellar play and personality, many believe Edwards can be the face of the league. On top of that, he’s been compared to Michael Jordan often, as they look similar and can jump out of the gym. NBA […]

The Boston Celtics pulled off a wild comeback victory in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers, and in the process, they earned a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 114-111 victory. It wasn’t easy, though, due in large part to the Pacers’ incredible shot-making ability throughout this game, which led to […]

Because he’s widely regarded as the best power forward in NBA history, it makes sense that San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan would be asked to pick between three players who are among the very best the game has ever seen. After all, T.D. played against Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. Former NBA […]

Jordan Brand has released official images of yet another upcoming retro release and sneakerheads will be seeing a classic return in an all-new concept. The Air Jordan 6 is back for a number of summer-ready releases and this next drop will play into a similar “Oreo” theme we’ve seen from Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers in […]

Yet another classic Air Jordan sneaker will be coming back in time for the summer months as Nike and Jordan Brand continue their roll-out of this season’s releases. After seeing successful drops around classic and reimagined colorways of the Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 1, the Air Jordan 4 will return in a re-vamped […]

Two of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball are Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson. Obviously, the most common debate in regards to who the best player ever is comes down to Jordan and LeBron James. Still, Iverson is one of the best to ever do it as well, and that’s what […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, inked a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with Wilson. The historic deal, announced Tuesday, marks a significant milestone not only for Clark but also for the sports equipment company, as it is the first collaboration of this kind since Michael Jordan’s partnership […]

Jordan Brand is already set for a big summer of upcoming releases as they’ve announced several returning models including fan-favorite silhouettes like the Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 3, and many more. None may rival the Air Jordan 1 in terms of popularity, however, so we’ll see a few fresh releases for the low-cut version […]

Women’s basketball has seen its biggest spike in popularity over the last two years given the increased marketability of the WNBA and stars like Caitlin Clark becoming household names in the basketball community. The WNBA will now partner with the most recognizable name in sneakers, Michael Jordan, as the two partners will release an Air […]

LeBron James’ 21st season in the NBA didn’t end the way he wanted. The Los Angeles Lakers were summarily dispatched from the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets again, this time building comfortable leads in each of their four losses following what many called the most competitive postseason sweep ever a year ago. Jamal Murray hit […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has received no shortage of Michael Jordan comparisons over the past couple of years. The comparisons have become increasingly common this season amid Minnesota’s success. Edwards has heard the comparisons. He shared his honest thoughts during a recent interview with Malika Andrews on Good Morning America. “Yeah, for sure,” Edwards […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama can block shots like Rudy Gobert but shoot like Kevin Durant. He’s going to change the game for sure. Too much? Too soon? Tell that to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. We’re closing in on a year since ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski called the now-Spurs superstar “maybe the greatest prospect […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is quickly rising as one of the faces of the NBA, with Head Coach Chris Finch is among those singing praises. In addition, analysts and peers alike have increasingly made comparisons between Edwards and Michael Jordan. During this year’s playoffs, Anthony Edwards is averaging 32.3 points on 54.7% shooting with […]

On the same day he was quoted for wanting his comparisons to an all-time great to stop, Anthony Edwards put on another show in a Minnesota Timberwolves 106-80 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their conference semifinal series. Playing with the confidence and swagger that paints an eerily similar picture to that […]

One of the most entertaining aspects of NBA interviews is seeing fellow legends give each other props. Michael Jordan, of course, is one of the most talked about former players when people discuss the league’s history. 15-time NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal spoke about the icon via his The Big Podcast. “I don’t know what God […]

Chicago Sky’s new rookie Angel Reese, fresh off her WNBA debut against the Minnesota Lynx, has set her sights on a special birthday wish for the upcoming 2024 season: meeting basketball legend Michael Jordan. Reese, who celebrated her 22nd birthday on Monday, expressed her desire to see Jordan courtside during a Sky game. “I want […]

NBA players are always compared to legends of the past, oftentimes leading to insurmountable expectations. For Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards, his comparison has suddenly become none other than the one and only Michael Jordan. The similarities between Edwards’ game at 22 years old and Jordan’s when he was early in his career with the […]

Julius Erving, also known as “Dr. J,” won three championships (two ABA titles with the New York Nets and one NBA title with the Philadelphia 76ers), four Most Valuable Player awards (the only player to be voted MVP in both the NBA and ABA) and three  ABA scoring titles. In his 16-year professional basketball career, […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are facing a tough task against the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves and their exciting young core led by Anthony Edwards. In Game 1, the Timberwolves took the series opener on the road, 106-99, led by Edwards’ 43 points, seven rebounds and three assists. The loss put the defending NBA champions in […]

If you spend just a minute on social media checking out the Minnesota Timberwolves, chances are you’ve already come across a wild theory involving T’wolves star Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan. Apparently, some people believe –seriously or not —  is the son of the Chicago Bulls legend and Basketball Hall of Famer. That is simply […]

Charles Barkley was the guest on this week’s episode of Shannon Sharpe’s hit podcast “Club Shay Shay.” Barkley and Sharpe covered a multitude of topics, including Michael Jordan’s son’s past relationship with Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife, Larsa Pippen. Shannon Sharpe: “Michael Jordan’s son is dating Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife… Would you feel some type of way?” Charles […]

What makes discussing the NBA such a riveting topic is that people never run out of things to talk about. Some talking points are merely regurgitated among the most prominent members of the media, while some go out of their way to spew out some hot takes in the hopes of going viral. Some takes, […]

The debate regarding whether LeBron James or Michael Jordan (or someone else) is the greatest player in NBA history continues on, and San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham has an interesting reason for switching from Jordan to LeBron, per an NBA players’ poll in HoopsHype: Said Graham on his pick for the NBA GOAT, “I […]

At 22 years old, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is already reminding people of Michael Jordan during his first few years in the league with the Chicago Bulls. Of course, this noise has grown a lot louder after Edwards’ heroics to sweep Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves officially swept the Phoenix Suns out of the playoffs on Sunday night, picking up a 122-116 victory on the back of a 40-point performance from Anthony Edwards. As if he already wasn’t getting enough praise, he’s now seeing an uptick in Michael Jordan comparisons after he dominated against Phoenix to send them […]

The Air Jordan 12 has always been a must-have in every sneaker collector’s closet and they’ve been with Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan through some of his most iconic moments, including the infamous “Flu Game” against the Jazz in the 1997 Finals. Taking inspiration from the originally-released colorway, Jordan Brand will put together a new […]

Michael Jordan’s most popular sneaker ever and the one that started it all, the Air Jordan 1, will forever remain a timeless classic both in basketball history and in sneaker culture alike. The never-ending possibilities of the subtle, yet effective design caters to just about any taste and Jordan Brand is sure to be bringing […]

Jordan Brand and Nike are set to release a whole slate of retro Air Jordan models as part of their upcoming Summer 2024 collection. Among those comes a fiery take on the classic Air Jordan 13 retro, coming soon in a “Dune Red” colorway that has sneakerheads reminiscing of another rare Air Jordan release. Check […]