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If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City Thunder to the title this season, he could enter a very exclusive club that only has three other NBA legends. Over the storied history of the NBA, only Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal have achieved the single-season trifecta of winning the scoring title, league MVP, and […]

The news that Michael Jordan would become a contributor to the new NBA on NBC this fall was a shock. Especially considering that Jordan is often elusive and makes very few media appearances.  One of those stunned was NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who said as much during an interview with Dan Patrick on The Dan […]

Michael Jordan has always done things his own way. So when Adam Silver found out that NBC is planning to bring Jordan on board as a contributor for their upcoming NBA coverage, his reaction was pretty straightforward: “Good luck.” The Commissioner honestly didn’t think it would happen. In a conversation with Dan Patrick, Silver mentioned […]

For weeks, whispers circled like a fast break—Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA champion and cultural icon, was reportedly joining NBC’s NBA coverage for a massive $40 million a year. That figure raised eyebrows, not just for its size, but because it would have eclipsed his highest single-season salary during his playing career, per MSN. But […]

Few sneakers have transcended the world of sports and fashion quite like the Air Jordan 11 did back in 1995. To this day, it is widely regarded as Michael Jordan’s most iconic silhouette and has captured the hearts of millions by bringing them into the hobbies of basketball and sneaker collecting. An already massive year […]

The buzz surrounding the NBA’s return to NBC this fall remains palpable, with the addition of Michael Jordan as a special contributor being the extra cherry on top. There are “unconfirmed claims” that Jordan’s salary will be $40 million annually, which, if true, would be more than Tom Brady’s role at Fox Sports. Brady makes […]

Recently, the Indiana Pacers took a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals thanks to yet another incredible fourth quarter comeback capped off by a Tyrese Haliburton game winner to shock the Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s hard to be too surprised considering this is the fourth time this postseason that the Pacers have won in epic […]

Bad blood rivalries transcend the court when it comes to NBA basketball. Organizations chase NBA Finals appearances and championships; broadcasters chase ratings and market share. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have done both after decades in the league and with TNT’s Inside the NBA show. Shouting matches over the most talented, most popular star who […]

Derrick Rose is from Chicago, and the Chicago Bulls drafted him with the #1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. The GOAT debate in the NBA is primarily between LeBron James and Michael Jordan, so because of Rose’s ties to the Windy City, one would imagine that his GOAT is Jordan, who won six […]

Air Jordan and Nike have been releasing some of Michael Jordan’s most iconic sneaker over the last few years in an effort to revamp the classic numbered series. They’ve put a slight pause on new and imaginative colorways while giving fans the OG looks they’ve been waiting for. Up next, we’ll see one of his […]

Former 3-and-D wing and current analyst Danny Green has a unique perspective when it comes to debates about the greatest player of all time. He grew up watching Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dominate the league in the 1990s and then celebrated a national title at the man’s Alma mater of North Carolina. He […]

The current play-in game exit carousel for the Chicago Bulls may have fans reminiscing about the team’s golden era of the 1990s, when they were led by icon Michael Jordan. No team in NBA history has reached the dominant heights of those Bulls team, which three-peated not once but twice in the decade with Jordan […]

Jalen Brunson entered Michael Jordan territory after his excellent performance in the New York Knicks’ 111-94 victory against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. In 34 minutes of action, Brunson was active with his scoring ability. He finished with a stat line of 32 points, five rebounds, […]

Jordan Brand and Nike are in-store for another groundbreaking collaboration in 2026 as we’ll see more imaginative concepts added to their catalogue in the new year. Levi’s denim company will join forces with the Jumpman once again in creating a three-shoe pack centered around the Air Jordan 3. After initial images and leaks, fans are […]

Anthony Edwards leads the Minnesota Timberwolves into Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night. Edwards and Minnesota have their backs against the wall thanks to the defense of the Oklahoma City Thunder. NBA legend Isiah Thomas broke down the defensive strategy that the Thunder have deployed to stop Edwards, comparing it to […]

The Indiana Fever have an All-Star in Caitlin Clark, but could she become a generational superstar? Skip Bayless seems to believe so, as he recently claimed that Clark can become the WNBA’s version of Michael Jordan. During a segment of The Skip Bayless Show, Bayless was asked if Clark could become the Michael Jordan of […]

Charles Barkley has never been afraid to speak his mind, especially when it comes to Michael Jordan. The former friends-turned-rivals now find themselves in unexpected proximity once again. This time, in front of the camera, per TheSpun. After putting his retirement on hold, Barkley is headed to ESPN as the NBA shifts its television rights. […]

Jordan Brand and Nike are already off to a hot start in 2025 with new releases and imaginative iterations of the classic sneakers Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan made so famous. As the calendar year carries on, we’re already hearing rumors of scheduled releases for upcoming 2026, namely this upcoming Air Jordan 14 “Black/University Blue” […]

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul has responded to recent criticism of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made by longtime NBA agent David Falk, who once represented Michael Jordan. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Paul pushed back against Falk’s suggestion that James has “cherry-picked” his teams throughout his career, calling the comments “unfair” and […]

Not only is it a privilege to play basketball at a historic program like the University of North Carolina, but it’s also a privilege knowing Michael Jordan walked the same path en route to becoming the greatest basketball player of all time. Forever indebted to his alma mater, Michael Jordan makes sure the UNC Tar […]

It’s been apparent over the last few month that Air Jordan and Jordan Brand have been expanding their reach into other sports. While still dominating the world of basketball, we’ve seen the Jumpman is other sports like baseball, racing, and one of Jordan’s favorite pastimes, Golf. After recently unveiling their first ever golf performance sneaker, […]

The Air Jordan 1 is celebrating its 40-year anniversary throughout 2025 in memorializing the iconic moment Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan changed the footwear game forever. The Jordan 1 continues to be the most recognized silhouette to ever release and the low-top iteration has garnered massive popularity over the last few years. In just a few […]

One reliable source of arguments among NBA fans is the seemingly never-ending GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. While proponents of James point to his longevity and the numerous NBA records he has shattered over the last few years, Jordan backers have the six NBA titles that MJ won with the Chicago Bulls […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan turned in spectacular performances in every opposing arena he visited, but there was something special about “His Airness” playing at the mecca, Madison Square Garden. With his famous “double nickel” 55-point game in 1995, Jordan even captured the hearts of New York fans with his undeniable greatness. This Summer, NY-based […]

Scottie Pippen recently set social media ablaze with an Instagram post that threw fans back to the glory days of the Chicago Bulls dynasty. The post featured an image of a 1990s Bulls timeout huddle, with Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Pippen, and their legendary teammates locked in discussion. “The circle of people around you matters…,” […]

After a timely request, Tom Brady didn’t just get his hands on a few Jordans — he got the whole Jumpman playbook, per Complex. In the debut episode of Card Shopping by Complex, the seven-time Super Bowl champ shared how a casual request turned into one of the greatest sneaker deliveries of all time. After […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1, and it’s thanks to Anthony Edwards. However, the All-Star guard learned a valuable lesson from his training, Chris Hines before the playoffs began. “My trainer [Chris] Hines always tells me, ‘Michael Jordan had Steve Kerr,’” Edwards told ESPN. “He always tells me stuff like that. So, it’s just being […]

It appears that NBC is not done after securing Michael Jordan for their NBA broadcasts, as the network has also added Vince Carter in a surprising move. The network announced the move as the NBA prepares to head to NBC in the fall for the 2025-26 season. Carter joins the team, which also includes Carmelo […]

The Air Jordan 1 may be the most popular and iconic sneaker of all-time thanks to the marketing machine and NBA legend that is Michael Jordan. With styles and landscapes within fashion constantly changing, it brings rise to forgotten Air Jordan silhouettes like the remerging Air Jordan 1 Low silhouette. Now, Nike will partner with […]

NBC Sports is gearing up the return of the NBA to their network, and they’re doing it in a big way. On Monday morning, NBC Sports announced that Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan will be joining the team. NBC had already put together an All-Star level team going into the first year of an 11-year […]

The NBA on NBC has been ramping up its broadcast team for the upcoming 2025-26 season, but their latest addition takes the cake. On Monday morning, NBC announced that Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan will be joining their broadcast team in the upcoming season. The addition caps off what is expected to be an electric […]

Not only does NBA Michael Jordan own the most recognizable signature basketball sneaker in history, but he’s been a massive philanthropist in giving back to communities and expanding his impact much further outside of basketball. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan 5 silhouette, the Jordan Brand Wings Youth program will return with […]

The NBC broadcast team continues to grow, as they announced Michael Jordan will be a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock. Jordan is arguably the greatest player of all time. With six NBA titles, six NBA Finals MVPs, among other accolades, he’ll bring his basketball wisdom to the broadcast booth. It is […]

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons had a lot of history during the 1980s. HBO wanted to cover that history the best they could in their documentary called Celtics City. From the Pistons’ side, nobody could’ve explained that rivalry better than Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas. He faced off against the Celtics five times in […]

The Sacramento Kings are restructuring. First, the Kings signed coach Doug Christie to a multi-year deal after a brief stint as interim coach following Mike Brown’s firing. Now, they are on the cusp of bringing on another former NBA player to their front office. The Kings are finishing a deal to hire former Chicago Bull […]

Father Time spares no one, including the best athletes in the world. While giving Father Time a workout is always admirable, some players had a hard time letting the game go. Unfortunately, in some cases, this left a stain on some of their legacies. Here is a look at 10 NBA legends who should’ve retired […]

The NBA on NBC provided three generations of basketball fans with timeless memories. After NBC spent $2.5 billion to acquire the NBA rights, the league will be on NBC in October.  The league scored a hard-fought win to reclaim ownership of the iconic Roundball Rock theme. The new NBA on NBC will also show player […]

There’s no question that Michael Jordan is arguably the most recognizable athlete on the planet and his Air Jordan Jumpman is one of the most popular brands around the globe. In celebrating basketball as a world game, Jordan and Nike will re-issue one of their most popular and exclusive Air Jordan sneakers of the last […]

Despite the Houston Rockets making a valiant comeback in the series, the Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round thanks to a 103-89 Game 7 win. Golden State has looked as good as ever, and many are starting to believe this team could go on another championship run. With that in mind, NBA analyst […]