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Four-time WNBA champion and former Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. The 36-year-old was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2011 draft and retired in January 2023. Moore was one of the nine members inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday. And for the occasion, […]

Michael Jordan is not often in the public eye these days, but his private jet has been getting some action this week. Three days after he watched his alma mater get thumped by TCU in Bill Belichick’s North Carolina head coaching debut, the global icon decided to attend Thursday night’s NFL season opener between the […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently offered a blunt explanation as to why he believes LeBron James stands apart from legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley described the Los Angeles Lakers star as one of the three greatest players he’s ever seen — but emphasized what he […]

North Carolina football had a special guest in attendance on Monday, during their game against TCU. That was Tar Heels basketball legend Michael Jordan, who was seen during the broadcast sitting with Roy Williams and Lawrence Taylor. It appears that Jordan didn’t stay to watch the end of the brutal game. Jordan’s jet was documented […]

Bill Belichick is the man of the moment Monday night, as he makes his debut as head coach of North Carolina football. The eight-time Super Bowl champion is roaming the sidelines at Kenan Stadium in North Carolina to guide his team against the visiting TCU Horned Frogs, as thousands of fans in attendance watch how […]

Given how much materials and technology have improved today, it’s a no-brainer that the NBA and other basketball leagues have put up the most durable basketball rims in their sanctioned games. This procedure certainly prevents any accidents and injuries, especially for high-flyers. In the past, several basketball leagues witnessed several broken backboards thanks to thunderous […]

At long last, the Bill Belichick era in North Carolina will begin. On Monday, the North Carolina football team will host TCU in a massive game on ESPN with a ton of eyeballs expected to be focused on Belichick’s first game as a college head coach. After moving on from Mack Brown, North Carolina surprisingly […]

The Air Jordan 11 remains as one of the most iconic sneakers in the Nike Michael Jordan era, if not the best sneaker ever designed by Tinker Hatfield. The shoe also works incredibly well as a low-top, indicative of Jordan Brand’s recent push to popularize the slimmed down version. On pace for more, a recent […]

As Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James enters another chapter of his legendary NBA career, the league’s all-time leading scorer also carries the longest standing signature sneaker line in sports today. As he enters the magical 23rd year of his run, Nike is set to honor “The King” with his latest signature silhouette, finally releasing an […]

Air Jordan has been known for their collaborations throughout the recent years, but their most timeless releases often come in the form of their own special edition sneakers. The famed “Bin Premio” collection from 2010 and 2011 created some of Air Jordan’s most sought-after models at the time, seeing its first revival since in the […]

Coinciding with Nike and Jordan Brand’s typical retro releases around the holiday season, fans will see the return of yet another OG colorway come later this year. With previous releases like the recent “Concord” 11 or “Black Metallic” Jordan 5, OG colorways are in higher demand than ever, drawing perfect parallels as the “Bugs Bunny” […]

Reflecting on Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan’s greatness, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue discussed how many points Jordan would average in today’s NBA. While Lue is thrilled to coach Bradley Beal, who signed with the Clippers this summer, next season, he took some time to consider how elite a scorer Michael would […]

No other athlete in the history of professional sports has had the impact on fashion and street culture quite like NBA legend Michael Jordan. Debuted in 1985, his Air Jordan line with Nike is the longest-running signature sneaker line in all of history. Long after Jordan’s playing days, the Air Jordan line has remained significant […]

Fresh off the last two Air Jordan 3 releases coming in the form of the “Pure Money” and “Rare Air” colorways, Nike and Jumpman will build upon the success of their most timeless model by continuing to reimagine new and fresh colorways for the 3. Up next, we’ll see another Latin-themed colorway arrive in the […]

Easily one of the biggest debates in the NBA is about who is the superior player between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. And while innumerable people have had their say and there are plenty of reasons to go either way, Dennis Rodman is better-placed than most. A fellow Chicago Bulls legend alongside Jordan, Rodman was […]

Legendary NBA stars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant continue to break records. On Saturday (Aug. 23), a Jordan and Bryant card sold for $12.9 million, breaking the record for the most ever paid for a sports card. The 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs Jordan & Bryant card, numbered 1-of-1, was sold with […]

North Carolina has been known as one of the elite college basketball programs in the country. The legendary Dean Smith was known for building complete teams that played relentlessly on the defensive end and turned opponents’ mistakes into crushing baskets on the other end. While there have been many great players throughout the decades that […]

The Houston Rockets made arguably the biggest splash of this NBA offseason by acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Durant joins a young Rockets squad that secured the second seed in the Western Conference last season, but whose need for a true halfcourt scoring threat was more than clear in their first round playoff […]

The Air Jordan 1 is arguably the most influential sneaker of all-time thanks to the barriers it broke in the loudest way possible with the G.O.A.T. of basketball cementing their legacy. Not only did the Air Jordan 1 help Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan run faster and jump higher, but they were also so stylish […]

A one-of-a-kind basketball card featuring NBA icons Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant is set to break records at auction, with bids already surpassing $5 million and projections indicating it could sell for more than $6.1 million. The card, from the 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection, is officially titled Dual Logoman Autographs Michael Jordan & Kobe […]

If someone had Michael Jordan’s contact saved in their phone, they would likely show it off — and probably use it often. But that’s not the case for Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. During a team activity where players were asked who the most famous person in their contacts was, Guerrero had […]

On the latest episode of the Club 520 Podcast, former NBA guard Jeff Teague weighed in on Austin Rivers’ recent comments about LeBron James’ scoring ability — and in the process, threw pointed shade toward Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. Rivers had left James off his personal list of […]

Jordan Brand and Nike have been hard at work bringing back classic Air Jordan silhouettes in updated, retro releases. We’ve seen all-time icons like the Air Jordan 4 “Bred” and the Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” make their return over the last year, so it comes as no surprise that Nike will retro the Air […]

With just weeks until NBA training camps ramp up, fans of the hard-running Chicago Bulls are gradually getting comfortable with a “special” point guard running the second unit. Japan National Team star Yuki Kawamura is still learning the NBA‘s native language after all, both figuratively and literally. However, at least one big name around the […]

Winning the NBA MVP is a great way to cement a player’s legacy. It’s an award usually given to the best-performing player of the regular season. As a result, it’s arguably the most prestigious individual award a star can attain, at least for the regular season. Throughout the years, most NBA MVP winners are future […]

The NBA Finals MVP Award, now known as the Bill Russell Finals MVP Award, is usually given to the best-performing player from the championship team. Throughout the years, it’s only natural that the prestigious trophy has been handed to the greatest players of the game, players that have cemented their legacies. Given the competitive nature […]

Chicago Bulls legend and basketball G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan was one of the most feared competitors to ever play the game. His attitude on the court was always backed up by his play and Jordan made to sure to look good while breaking the heart of anyone who wasn’t a Bulls fan. One of his most […]

Jersey retirements are a great way to celebrate special NBA figures who took part in a franchise’s glorious eras. As a result, the elite company is composed of impactful players who played a huge role in reeling in championships and record-breaking moments. But while it’s usually justified when a player gets his jersey number retired, […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts put himself in a conversation among the best QBs in the NFL after he won his first Super Bowl trophy in February after taking down the Kansas City Chiefs. Since then, he has been trying to figure out how he can win more Super Bowls. In a recent article from […]

Choosing a jersey number is common in playing basketball across all levels. But for some players, there’s more that lies beneath the number. For some, it’s a way to honor specific events and special persons. And for others, it’s a great way to convey a message. Here is a look at the 10 best stories […]

NBA predraft comparisons have usually been a decent way of gauging a prospect’s ceiling and impact in the league. However, projections aren’t always the most accurate way of predicting a player’s potential. Here are the 10 notable NBA players who had the most inaccurate predraft player comparisons, ranked. Check out the gallery. 10. DeAndre Ayton […]

The wait is over. After weeks of speculation, NBC has unveiled its full team for the highly anticipated return of NBA coverage, and the roster is as stacked as fans hoped, per AwfulAnnouncing. Six more talented names have joined the NBA on NBC and Peacock! Austin Rivers, Derek Fisher, Brian Scalabrine, Robbie Hummel, and Brad […]

The debate of who the greatest basketball player of all time is will never go away, and it’s because people will always have different answers. No matter what age group or who you grew up watching, there will always be several names thrown in the discussion. One thing that has stayed consistent is one person’s […]

NBA legends are former NBA stars who are long gone from the league but continue to be remembered for their respective legacies. But given that the NBA drastically changes, one cannot help but wonder what if some of these legends were able to play in the modern era during their peak. And there’s no question […]

If a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto in the shape of Michael Jordan’s Jumpman logo can get sold for thousands, you know a limited edition autographed rookie card is bound to generate some buzz. Through Pharell’s auction house (Joopiter), an autographed 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card was sold at $2.5 million last June, becoming the third most […]

Nike has been working to bring back the Air Jordan 5 through recent releases and collaborations on both new pairs and OG colorways. Pairs like the OG “Grape” and the newest crossovers with A Ma Maniere have the Jordan 5 fully in the spotlight and Nike will bring back yet another classic with this upcoming […]

Baron Davis had a story to share about Michael Jordan during the 2002 NBA All-Star Game, which was hilarious. Davis appeared on a July 14 edition of the Podcast P with Paul George podcast. He explained what went down in 2002, when he tried to get the legend’s autograph but to no avail. “Jordan was […]

While Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gets more respect, one of his protectors was named the gold standard in the NFL. Also, Hurts spent time with Michael Jordan and Carmelo Anthony after the Eagles’ Super Bowl win, according to a post on X by Nice Kicks. Michael Jordan with Jalen Hurts and Carmelo Anthony in […]

The one thing that can always get the NBA world talking is when a controversial list comes out ranking players. The latest list to drop was Bleacher Report’s Top 100 players of all time, and of course, things start to get spicy when you get to the top 3. The ever-long debate of Michael Jordan […]