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Part of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s theoretical GOAT case over LeBron James is Jordan’s perceived great defensive ability. Although Jordan couldn’t defend as many positions as James, the Bulls icon was widely recognized as an elite on-ball defender, helping him to establish himself as one of the first real “two way” players in the […]

One of the things that bugs me the most about the NBA is how so many great former players seemingly do all they can to cut down the current product, especially the guys who cover the league for a living, but spend most of their time complaining about the state of the game. What’s rare, however, […]

During a recent appearance on 97.1 The Freak, Jason Kidd said the Dallas Mavericks current superstar is better than the team’s former superstar. Kidd’s eye-opening Luka Doncic-Dirk Nowitzki comparison has led to no shortage of reactions from around the NBA world. Kidd also said that Luka is in the “atmosphere” of Michael Jordan, but that’s […]

On Sunday, former MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs advanced to their fourth Super Bowl in five years with a win in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens on the road. Mahomes and the offense weren’t exactly explosive in the victory, but the Chiefs did more than enough to keep the Ravens […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd isn’t messing around while praising his star player, Luka Doncic. The Hall of Fame point guard says that the young Slovenian is already better than Kidd’s former teammate, Dirk Nowitzki, and in the conversation with the GOAT, Michael Jordan. “You can’t take this young man for granted,” the Mavericks […]

Longtime NBA player Carmelo Anthony knows a lot about LeBron James. Anthony and James were both drafted into the league in 2003. The players competed against each other numerous times and became legends. Anthony commented on James’ NBA ‘GOAT’ status in the wake of Michael Jordan’s legacy. Carmelo Anthony details what he believes James’ mindset […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and future Basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James recently shared a story about how he got starstruck the first time he met the one and only Michael Jordan. “When I met Michael Jordan for the first time, I literally couldn’t believe it was him, the Lakers forward recalled (via the Uninterrupted). […]

Former Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas recently guested on Podcast P with Paul George and shared a must-hear hilarious story about how he ended up with some Michael Jordan gear and got his son to get them inked by Jordan. Now Gilbert Arenas has brought the receipts: Yall want me to be a liar so bad…Here's all my Michael […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was on a warpath on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs, clearly motivated by his matchup against the next big thing, 20-year old rookie Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama may have a bright future ahead of him, but Embiid cemented the fact that there are levels to superstardom in the NBA […]

Former Washington Wizards scoring machine Gilbert Arenas recently guested on Podcast P with Paul George and shared a must-hear hilarious story about how he ended up with some Michael Jordan gears and how he got his son to get them inked by the GOAT. Gilbert Arenas reveals how he got Michael Jordan’s gears “There’s items […]

Hairstyle can reflect a person’s personality. Furthermore, it is a great form of expression. A lot of NBA players entered the league with hair. However, a lot of them would eventually go bald. For some, it was a matter of choice. But for others, it was simply due to age. Regardless, these NBA players had […]

It was a celebratory night for the Miami Heat Sunday as not only did they get a victory against the Charlotte Hornets, but they also commemorated Dwyane Wade who was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame last year. At halftime, Pat Riley would surprise Wade with the announcement that they would build an eight-foot […]

With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games coming up in Paris, the United States Men’s Basketball Team is gearing up for another run at the gold medal. However, after their embarrassing performance at the FIBA World Cup last summer, the United States is determined to bring back their once-attained “Dream Team” reputation. Just in time for […]

Following the Hawkeyes’ recent victory over Indiana on Saturday, Caitlin Clark, Iowa women’s basketball phenom, has drawn an extraordinary comparison from sports broadcaster Gus Johnson. Johnson, who was on the call for the game for Fox, likened Clark’s on-court prowess to that of basketball legend Michael Jordan, highlighting her remarkable impact on the game – […]

Jerry Reinsdorf and the Chicago Bulls brought back a number of their star players from the 1995-96 championship team as they induct their first class in the team’s Ring of Honor. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are both in that initial group, but neither the GOAT nor his top running mate made it to the […]

The Chicago Bulls recently held a Ring of Honor gala for legendary players in franchise history. However, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were no-shows. Nobody is entirely sure why, but Jordan at least sent a message to the fans after not arriving at the festivities. Michael Jordan sent a video that was just under a […]

The College Football Playoff Championship game between Michigan and Washington is underway and the stars are out in full force. Stars Michael Jordan, Stephen A. Smith, Travis Scott, Derek Jeter, and more were all seen enjoying the National Championship game together: Michael Jordan, Stephen A. Smith, Travis Scott, Derek Jeter, and more enjoying the National […]

Being at the top of your sport doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the GOAT at acting, particularly in the comedy arena, which requires timing, charisma and impeccable delivery. These 10 professional athletes, however, were able to defy the odds to become the 10 undisputedly funniest hosts of revered comedy institution Saturday Night Live. Judge our definitive […]

With the New Year just a day old, Jordan Brand is already gearing up for a massive year in 2024. They’re slated to release a plethora of sneakers under their Air Jordan Retro Collection and sneakerheads will see a ton of classic models receive new twists, along with some familiar colorways as well. This upcoming […]

Doc Rivers was a prominent NBA coach for 24 seasons, and he has moved into the network analyst’s chair on ESPN/ABC NBA broadcasts. As the top analyst for the networks, Rivers has to make definitive statements as games play out and coaching decisions are made. "I hate the GOAT debate, I'm a Michael [Jordan] guy. […]

The holiday season keeps on giving with the news of an upcoming Marcus Jordan Trophy Room x Air Jordan collaboration. After months of rumors and unconfirmed pairs floating around the web, Marcus Jordan has finally revealed his latest exclusive Air Jordan 1 Low sneakers and they’ll be releasing in the coming months. Check out our […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially risen into the upper echelon of the Western Conference. Led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are poising themselves as a legitimate threat to make a deep playoff run. Gilgeous-Alexander has steadily become one of the NBA’s elite players and a true franchise building block. On Wednesday in […]

The NBA having games on Christmas Day is a tradition unlike any other in the sport. Christmas Day games are an annual occurrence in the NBA, and the league has had games during the biggest holiday of the year on an annual basis (except during the 1998 lockout season) since 1947. NBA Christmas Day games […]

With the new year just around the corner, winter will be here and gone before we know it. Jordan Brand and Nike have recently announced their Air Jordan Retro Collection ahead of Spring 2024, a reimagined look at some of Michael Jordan’s most classic silhouettes. The colorways will feature some classic iterations as well as […]

Not too many people remember the first time LeBron James and Michael Jordan were teammates on the basketball court. While some think it was the time he attended Jordan’s summer camp as a rookie at Santa Barbara, their first encounter on the basketball court actually happened two years earlier. As much as Jordan stans hate […]

It’s fairly commonplace to hear a New York Knicks fan tell you they’ll never lace up a pair of Air Jordans because of all the times Michael Jordan crushed their dreams in the playoffs. However, Celtics fans may sing a different tune considering Michael Jordan went 0-6 against Boston during his playing career. Fittingly, the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the most surprising teams of the 2023-24 NBA season so far. The Timberwolves have been the top team in the Western Conference record-wise and they have one of the best players in the NBA in Anthony Edwards. During his young career, Anthony Edwards has drawn comparisons to Chicago […]

For anyone who’s ever watched Will Smith behind the plate at Dodger Stadium and couldn’t help but think of Men In Black, or seen Anthony Edwards posterize someone for the Timberwolves and then found their mind inexplicably wandering to a favorite episode of ER, this list is for you. Watching a pro athlete who has […]

The real Greek Freak isn’t Giannis Antetokounmpo. His name is Nikos Galis, and one day, he dropped 50 points on Michael Jordan’s head. Before the likes of Nikola Jokic, Dirk Nowitzki, or Arvydas Sabonis, nobody changed European basketball more than Galis. Who is Nikos Galis? Greatest European shooting guard of all time? 🇬🇷 Nick Galis […]

The Chicago Bulls have a lot of themes for games throughout the city – City Night, Kids Night, ETC. If you’re a Bulls fan, you won’t want to miss the January 12th game against the Golden State Warriors at the Ring of Honor game. Chicago will be honoring the 13 new members of the 2024 […]

A switch appears to have flipped for the Chicago Bulls as of late. Despite missing Zach LaVine for the past few games and for the foreseeable future due to a foot injury, the Bulls have become more competitive, playing in a way that’s reminiscent of the Chicago team that made it to the postseason in […]

NBA journeyman Austin Rivers recently spoke on the state of the league, calling attention to an issue that’s been going on for years. Rivers voiced his thoughts on the missing “face of the league” following LeBron James’ eventual retirement. While James may have years left in the tank, it seems the NBA is still counting […]

Merchandise plays a big role in terms of the NBA’s marketing strategy. However, NBA enthusiasts and collectors have taken it a step further by investing in valuable NBA memorabilia. These include collectible items that were associated with iconic moments, legendary players, and many more. Given that a sports memorabilia’s value can be potentially infinite, some […]

The age-old conversation of who’s the greatest basketball player of all time is debated nonstop by fans and players alike. And while it’s a very divisive question, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has his definitive answer. On the Point Forward podcast, hosted by NBA champion Andre Iguodala and former Celtic Evan Turner, Tatum gave his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are pressing forward with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis in pursuit of another title this season. In 2024, the Lakers are expected to reveal a statue of franchise hero Kobe Bryant, roughly four years after his fatal helicopter accident. Lately, it’s been business as usual for Coach Darvin Ham […]

When the Indiana Pacers traded Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings for Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers envisioned a young guard who could grow into a sustainable playmaker for many years to come. Haliburton is not only a reliable facilitator and leader in the backcourt for Indiana, but he has turned himself into one of the […]

LeBron James reached 39,000 points for his career on Tuesday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Utah Jazz. LeBron’s accomplishment has led to further discussion about who the greatest player ever is. LeBron believes the title should go to himself based on his latest Instagram post. “Top 2 and I’m not 2. 1 […]

The NBA has been around for a long time, 77 years to be exact. Throughout those years, the fashion trends and in-game accessories have continuously evolved among the players — some stayed, and others did not really stick, and some have been banned by the league. From wearing gold chains during games to sporting sneakers […]

Patrick Beverley was a monumental factor for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2021-22 season as the Wolves surged into the playoffs after a memorable play-in tournament win over the LA Clippers. Beverley was quickly beloved in Minnesota due to his play, demeanor and his vocal leadership. Now with the Philadelphia 76ers, Beverley will face off […]