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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James drained the game-winner against Team Durant in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, and unknown to many, his jumper was actually inspired by Michael Jordan. 🗣 CLEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU! LeBron James drills the game winner 🚨pic.twitter.com/xWE70Wrw2W — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 21, 2022 James revealed as much […]

The 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland has been a special event. It is the NBA’s 75th anniversary and they pulled out all the stops. At halftime of the game, the NBA’s Top 75 players were announced, with most of them in the building. Michael Jordan was of course among them. Jordan found a moment […]

It’s no secret that Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson had their fair share of fierce battles in the hardwood during their heydays in the NBA. For a long stretch, they were undoubtedly the top two players in the league and their cutthroat competitiveness was clearly displayed. Well, apparently, despite being retired for years now, MJ […]

There’s nothing better than seeing two GOATs show their mutual respect for each other. Fortunately, fans were treated with just that after cameras caught Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry sharing a personal moment with NBA icon Michael Jordan during the 2022 All-Star Game. The moment came before the NBA 75th Anniversary Team ceremony at […]

LeBron James and Michael Jordan may have clashing legacies when it’s all said and done, but there’s the utmost respect for one another as human beings. The Los Angeles Lakers star and Chicago Bulls icon shared a heartfelt moment during the NBA Top 75 announcement. Check out two legends of the game hug it out: […]

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is in the middle of his preparation for Sunday’s Daytona 500, but before that, he sat down for an interview with Fahnia Thomas of eurweb. One of the most interesting portions of that interview was a story shared by Wallace about the advice he got from NBA great Michael Jordan — […]

Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons infamously walked out on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls nearly 30 years ago. The Hall of Famer hilariously tried to pull off the same stunt on Tyrese Maxey during the Rising Stars competition on the first day of NBA All-Star weekend. Check out the awesome scene between the […]

Allen Iverson is arguably one of the most influential players in NBA history. The legendary Philadelphia 76ers guard lit up the league in the early 2000s with his insane ball-handling skills, paving the way for high-scoring guards like Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry in the future. He was a basketball icon in every sense of […]

Michael Jordan’s legacy is a permanent fixture in NBA history. His career with the Chicago Bulls features countless scoring records and six championship wins. Few athletes captivated audiences as powerfully as he did. Just as Jordan retired, a challenger to the GOAT title emerged. LeBron James has been as excellent as advertised and is still […]

On February 17th, 1963, arguably the greatest player to ever play basketball was born in one Michael Jeffrey Jordan. On Thursday, Jordan turns 59 years old. As the 2022 NBA All-Star break approached, it’s a good time to sit and reflect on the league. In particular, the individual greatest games ever played on a player’s […]

The GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan will seemingly go on forever. Until another player takes a legitimate stab at the throne, the Los Angles Lakers’ superstar will always be compared to Jordan. James’ agent, Rich Paul, explained to Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic why James’ path to GOAT contention […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star DeMar DeRozan is enjoying the best season of his NBA career at the age of 32, and he’s currently in the midst of a ridiculously dominant stretch of scoring that hasn’t been matched by many in NBA history. DeRozan has hit the 35-point mark in six consecutive games. Only Michael Jordan had […]

DeMar DeRozan is no prime Michael Jordan, but he’s certainly looked the part at times for the Chicago Bulls this season. The 5-time All-Star has matched several MJ records in a Bulls uniform, but his latest one was something not even His Airness was able to do. DeRozan has flexed his dominance with Wilt Chamberlain-like […]

DeMar DeRozan put on a show yet again on Saturday night as he led the Chicago Bulls to a tightly-contested victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106-101. DeRozan kept his hot streak going and in the process, he once again etched his name in Bulls franchise history along with none other than the GOAT himself, […]

Oh, look, it’s another impressive game from Luka Doncic. It seems the Dallas Mavericks star has spoiled us all with how he nonchalantly puts up notable numbers every night. Doncic led the Mavericks over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, 116-86, posting a double-double of 33 points and 11 assists on top of seven rebounds […]

Nikola Vucevic’s stint with the Chicago Bulls has been rather hot and cold. The former All-Star center has been solid for the team, but fans desired a little more out of him. After all, he was an All-Star, and carried multiple iterations of his former team on his back. Now, we got to see the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his entire repertoire once again on Tuesday night as he led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards. Giannis produced another mind-numbing triple-double and in the process, he surpassed the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, for an epic NBA all-time record. The Bucks superstar logged his 29th career triple-double […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is the top headline of the day following his retirement from the NFL. There have been plenty of reactions to Brady’s retirement across the sports world, including from San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, who knows firsthand just how great Brady is. Shanahan spoke about Brady’s retirement on […]

The Charlotte Hornets went up by 16 points against the Los Angeles Lakers after the first half of Friday’s contest. With less than 20 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, however, that lead was down to one. Considering the rather shocking turn of events, it’s not surprising why franchise owner Michael Jordan needed to walk […]

They say there’s no more loyalty in the NBA these days. Aside from a player’s relationship with his team, some former teammates have also seen their partnership get strained. One such example, a deeply sad one at that, is the tandem of Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Since the release of the […]

The Detroit Pistons may have lost and failed in their comeback bid against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, but they did get a glimpse of what their future holds with Cade Cunningham leading the way. Cunningham scored a career-high 34 points and almost finished with a triple-double with eight rebounds and eight assists in a […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes Luka Doncic is like a young Michael Jordan who is now on the path to winning a championship sooner than later. Kidd said as much on Thursday after the Mavs’ frustrating defeat to the Phoenix Suns after leading for most of the game. Doncic had a near triple-double […]

Friday, a shorthanded Golden State Warriors team, went to battle against the Chicago Bulls. They were without Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. So, for Stephen Curry and the Dubs to get a win in the Windy City, somebody would have to step up and have a big game. Multiple players did just that, but rookie […]

There has always been a debate as to who the greatest NBA players of all-time are. Names that are always thrown around are Michael Jordan, of course, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, among others. Golden State Warriors superstar power forward Draymond Green chimed in during a game of dominos, giving his top […]

Ja Morant’s evolution with the Memphis Grizzlies is fun to watch. On Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, he added another material to his highlight reel this season that will make Michael Jordan proud. Midway through the first quarter, Morant committed a turnover against Avery Bradley. However, it only set up what could be said […]

LeBron James continues to amaze everyone around the NBA. At age 37, the Los Angeles Lakers star is playing as if he’s still in his mid-20’s prime. He’s still dropping triple-doubles and carrying his team like it’s nothing. This type of performance is near-unprecedented in the history of the NBA. Against the Atlanta Hawks, the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins hasn’t exactly turned into the star that everyone expected him to be after being a first overall pick. But, he’s found his niche in the Bay Area alongside Steph Curry and the Dubs, who are looking like a legitimate title contender this season. Kevin Garnett meanwhile, who played with […]

LeBron James ring in the New Year with a loud bang. In the process, the Los Angeles Lakers star also joined Michael Jordan in an exclusive old-man club of all-time elites. The Lakers forward banked 43 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocks and zero turnover to lead the Purple and Gold to […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had an up-and-down ride so far in the 2021-22 NBA season, much like they started off with during the  2020-21 season. One thing that has been consistent–for the most part–has been Trae Young’s ability as a scorer and as a passer. On Friday night, Young showcased those two attributes in a […]

LeBron James’ last game before turning 37 was unfortunately a 104-99 road loss to the  Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Nevertheless, James posted a sparkling stat line that ultimately led to him duplicating a rare feat last pulled off by no other than the GOAT, Michael Jordan. However, the accomplishment also highlights a bad stretch for […]

Zach LaVine has been the face of the Chicago Bulls for a while now, piling up monster scoring performances on a near-nightly basis. But to say he’s still a ways away from Michael Jordan would be the understatement of the century. That fact was made abundantly clear with Zach LaVine’s latest milestone in his first […]

The Chicago Bulls continue to give their loyal fanbase something to cheer about this season. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan have been arguably the greatest All-Star duo the franchise has seen since a certain tandem graced their ranks a few decades ago. They’re eons away from being Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, but on certain […]

When Josh Giddey and the Oklahoma City Thunder endured the worst loss in NBA history early this December, they were the laughingstock of the NBA. Now, no one is laughing. The Thunder have won three straight games, all of which are against teams with better record than them. After beating the Los Angeles Clippers last […]

When most NBA fans think of the 1980s, they think of the amazing battles between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. They certainly are not wrong for that being top of mind. But the forgotten part of the decade is the Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” teams of the late 1980s. They won back-to-back NBA […]

DeMar DeRozan is shaking off all of his past criticisms. Before, the Chicago Bulls forward was criticized for his penchant of disappearing towards the end of close games. That, coupled with his terrible playoff performances, has made NBA fans call him a serial choker, unreliable when you need him to be. This season, though, DeRozan […]

Enes Kanter Freedom has been making quite a name for himself of late for being somewhat of an attack dog against Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The Boston Celtics big man recently guested on BasketballNews.com’s The Rematch with Ethan Thomas wherein Kanter decided to drop another bombshell about his recent criticism about LeBron. In the […]

Trae Young, man. What else can you even say about this man? The Atlanta Hawks star has been on a mission to plant himself among the league’s best. So far, it’s working: he’s inserted himself into elite territory with his performances this season. Against the star-laden Brooklyn Nets, Trae Young put on a clinic that […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has become one of the best young players in the NBA in his short time in the league. Ball just so happens to play for the organization, Charlotte, owned by arguably the greatest NBA player of all time, Michael Jordan. LaVar Ball was asked if son LaMelo Ball ever goes […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sees significant similarities between Stephen Curry and an old teammate of his. Stephen Curry is playing some of the best basketball of his career this season. Aside from leading the Warriors to an impressive 20-4 record to date, he also ranks third in the league’s top scorer’s list. […]