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The United States men’s national basketball team is far and away the most successful team in international competition history. Team USA has medaled in all 19 Olympic Games they took part in, 16 of those coming by way of a gold medal. They also have the most medals in FIBA World Cup history, as five […]

Retired NBA superstars either go out traveling in peace or get spotted in public. When the latter happens, most stars get a request for a photo or video greeting for their loved ones. Some also pay reverence to the legends by offering them something that they like or have shown interest in. Italian basketball fans […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Isiah Thomas and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan were huge rivals in the late 1980s and early 1990s NBA scene, and it appears that things haven’t cooled off one bit between the two even thirty years later. Thomas recently spoke on the rivalry between the two franchises and did not […]

Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen have one of the more intriguing relationships in the public eye due to the relationship between former Chicago Bulls teammates Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. It sounds like the relationship between Marcus and Larsa is taking the next step, as the former has a big update regarding a wedding announcement, […]

Stephen A Smith appeared on Paul George’s podcast, so there is no doubt that a flurry of sound bites will come out from the episode. One sound bite in particular is in regards to the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James, to which Stephen A Smith makes sure to mention Rich Paul, reports […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be involved in GOAT debates with Michael Jordan for the rest of time. LeBron James probably couldn’t care less who is considered the GOAT, although his former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade might have a stance on the debate that upsets James, reports Legion Hoops. “Michael Jordan is […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts burst onto the NFL scene last year with a breakout campaign that culminated in an MVP nomination and a Super Bowl appearance. Ahead of another year with Super Bowl aspirations, Jalen Hurts says that he channeled Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant this offseason to prepare, reports ProFootballTalk’s Peter King. “I […]

Former Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan changed the sneaker game forever. The releases around his shoes have caused pandemonium as fans try to ‘Be Like Mike’ and own a part of history each time a Jordan sneaker drops. Come this Christmas season, Jordan Brand will release one of their most sought-after […]

Lionel Messi‘s ambition reaches beyond the football pitch, as he aspires to become “the next Michael Jordan” by building a powerful brand that transcends sports, according to Taylor Twellman. The former USMNT star shared insights into Messi’s motivations as the Argentine icon embarks on his journey with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), reported […]

Michael Jordan may have sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, but he’s still the owner of a professional sports franchise. Michael Jordan owns 23XI Racing, along with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. Now that the NBA legend is no longer running the Hornets, it appears he’s taken a greater interest in NASCAR, a fact […]

After 13 years at the helm, Michael Jordan has finally relinquished majority ownership of the Charlotte Hornets franchise. Just this past Thursday, an announcement was made regarding the sale of Jordan’s majority stakes in the Hornets franchise to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. With Jordan not having controlling interest in the […]

It’s now been almost a year since Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, started dating Larsa Pippen, ex-wife of NBA legend and teammate of Michael, Scottie Pippen. There is a lot about the situation that could be awkward for a lot of different parties, and Larsa revealed recently on a podcast that that […]

After 13 years of running the Charlotte Hornets franchise, Michael Jordan is officially stepping down as the majority owner of the organization. On Thursday, the team announced that the sale of the majority stakes owned by Jordan to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized an approved by the NBA’s […]

The Chicago Bulls’ success, as everyone in the NBA well and truly knows, has been defined to one incredible era. With Michael Jordan dominating the league and Scottie Pippen about as good a sidekick as one could hope for, they were unstoppable for much of the ’90s, accumulating six championships in that time. Unsurprisingly, that […]

It seems like everyone nowadays is trying to come up with a list of who they would say are the greatest NBA players ever. Julius Erving recently gave his controversial top 10 of all-time list and Shaquille O’Neal is the latest NBA Hall of Famer to come out and give his opinion on the matter. […]

The 1992 Dream Team was star-studded with names that are now all-time greats. Huge accomplishments also mean huge egos that need to be managed. While the team may have won the Olympics, their chemistry suffered with beefs arising left and right. Isiah Thomas was one of the stars that was omitted from the squad despite […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry may be the greatest shooter in NBA history, but he refused to name one greatest player of all time in the LeBron James versus Michael Jordan debate. Curry was interviewed by Willie Geist on NBC’s Sunday TODAY show, and was grilled about his opinions on the greatest shooter, defender, […]

I’m not entirely sure how and when the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James will end — if it ever will. Well, MJ’s trainer, Tim Grover, just brought forth a very interesting argument as to why he believes Jordan is the clear choice over the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. To make his case, […]

Devin Booker is without a doubt one of the top shooting guards in the game today. This is exactly why it’s a noteworthy occasion when the Phoenix Suns superstar gets to link up with none other than the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, who himself is widely considered the best to ever play the two-guard role […]

In the never-ending GOAT debate, 13-time All-Star Dwyane Wade gets roped into the conversation as much as anyone. What else would you expect, with Wade being one of the best friends of a player that has one of the most legitimate cases to be considered the greatest basketball player of all-time in four-time MVP LeBron […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has had the privilege of sharing the basketball court with many legends, but being teammates with Michael Jordan left him in complete amazement. And this is the Washington Wizards years we’re talking about here. Jordan’s final NBA act is naturally skipped over, but in all honesty the six-time […]

While Seth Rollins has been a professional wrestling fan for as long as he can remember, getting into the sport at the tender age of 18 and grinding his way to the very tippy top of the industry, for the kid from Davenport, Iowa, there’s another athlete he looked up to as a child that […]

On the heels of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry revealing his all-time NBA starting five, Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has unveiled his quintessential quintet, naming a mix of past and present and players sure to catch any NBA fans’ eye. Of course, any all-time starting five wouldn’t be complete without Michael Jordan, a […]

The NBA Board of Governors voted 29-1 to approve the sale of the Charlotte Hornets to new owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin, and the one vote against the sale was from New York Knicks owner James Dolan, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. James Dolan has gotten a lot of attention over the years, […]

Michael Jordan’s sale of the Charlotte Hornets is moving forward after the NBA Board of Governors approved the purchase of the group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin. The official sale of the franchise is reportedly expected to be completed within the next one to two weeks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Once the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the latest to join in the fun of picking an all-time NBA starting five, and his selections are sure to turn heads. Starting with the big men, Steph says that he would pick Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal, Hall of Fame power forward Tim Duncan. He would […]

When Tom Brady was winning Super Bowls, there was one athlete he had in mind – and it wasn’t a football player. New England Patriots icon Julian Edelman recalled a story of what Brady said to him ahead of the 2014 season as he was still searching for his fourth Super Bowl win, in an […]

In case you didn’t know, Michael Jordan takes his gambling very seriously. The six-time NBA champion and 5-time MVP would bet on anything from golf, cards, or simply throwing coins at a wall. But to him, it wasn’t about the money. Even if the bet was only a dollar, he’d want to get paid immediately. […]

Michael Jordan loves investing in items that only he can afford. You’ve heard about him having an $80 million super yacht, a private jet, and one of the rarest cars in the world. Like every billionaire, some of that money goes to real estate, and Jordan is no exemption. There’s the iconic mansion in Chicago […]

In many ways, today’s version of the NBA is unrecognizable compared to how the game was played when Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls were winning championships year after year. The 3-point shooting around the league is at the top of the list. While teams in 2023 are looking to attempt as many 3-pointers as possible, Bulls […]

Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated debut with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami has an epic Michael Jordan feel to it. Messi’s new teammate, Inter Miami defender DeAndre Yedlin, shared his sentiments on the soccer great’s arrival on Tuesday, per ESPN: “It’s like Michael Jordan going to play, you know, overseas,” Yedlin said. “You know it’s like I […]

Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith shocked the world last season, winning the 2022 AP Comeback Player of the Year award after an incredible campaign. But was Smith’s banner year enough to have him join the rankings as one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL? At least according to an ESPN panel comprised of NFL […]

There aren’t many players in the NBA who would feel comfortable talking trash to arguably the greatest player ever, Michael Jordan. Brandon Miller, however, is one of the few that didn’t shy away from it. Miller recently opened up on trash-talking Jordan prior to the NBA Draft, per Podcast P Presented by Wave Sports + […]

Take two of the greatest NBA players of all time, put them in Italy, add a famous actor, a TV judge, and a former Coca-Cola EVP, take a photo at a world-famous restaurant, post it on Twitter, and you have a recipe for a viral tweet. That’s exactly what Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson […]

Larsa Pippen was known for being Scottie Pippen’s wife during the Chicago Bulls dynasty. She had her fair interactions with Michael Jordan and his family due to his husband’s closeness with him as a duo. Although, the dynamic between both families may have soured due to Marcus Jordan and his new relationship. Stephen A Smith […]

Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant is just like most of us; he can’t get enough of Michael Jordan and Kyrie Irving highlights. When asked by a fan on Twitter about highlights of a player he always “go back and watch” to get motivated, Durant simply said, “Kyrie and MJ.” It’s not the most surprising […]

If you’ve fallen behind on your podcasts and have not yet listened to the latest installment of Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan’s Separation Anxiety, well shame on you! What could possibly take precedent over that?! Just this once, we’ll let it slide and offer a recap because the couple discusses the recent viral Michael Jordan […]

When a 37-year-old Michael Jordan retired for the second time after winning his sixth NBA title, the spot as the number one option for the Chicago Bulls in the 1997-1998 season was wide open. While they did still have guys like Toni Kukoc and Ron Harper, rookie Corey Benjamin was looking to become the heir […]

Remember when someone used to mention Jordan and Pippen and your mind would jump to those great NBA championship runs they had together? Well apparently those were the good old days because now hearing those two names just brings to mind the recent and increasingly odd dating scandal simmering between the two families. For those […]