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On Tuesday night, Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving reminded basketball fans why he is regarded by many to be one of the most talented players to ever lace them up in the NBA. Irving dropped 50 points in Brooklyn’s 132-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets. In the process, Irving accomplished something that only Michael […]

Mike Krzyzewski got to know Michael Jordan quite well during their time with USA Basketball despite only serving as the program’s head coach long after the six-time NBA champion retired. He was an assistant on the amateur American side that won gold in 1984, then was on Chuck Daly’s staff with the Dream Team eight […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is widely considered one of the greatest to ever do it. Some believe Michael Jordan is the GOAT, while others would pick The King. Nevertheless, the 37-year-old believes he doesn’t get enough recognition when it comes to the best scorers of all time. LeBron recently passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to […]

Without a doubt, any collector would grab a gem-mint slab of Michael Jordan’s rookie, if given the chance. His Airness’ impact, not only on the game of basketball itself but on the hobby as well, is one that transcends anything else in the market. But with the different grading choices in the hobby, there seems […]

Two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference faced off in a marquee matchup on Monday night. When the smoke cleared, it was the Miami Heat who came out unscathed, hacking out a 112-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Heat continued their surge, as they have now won nine of their last 10 […]

For quite some time, the hobby has been dominated by the more popular kinds of sports memorabilia, like cards and sneakers. While they’re definitely a force to be reckoned with in the market, there’s always room for a new player or two to make an impact among collectors. It just so happens that the latest […]

The New Orleans Pelicans potentially have a huge problem on their hands with franchise cornerstone Zion Williamson. He was not included in a recent email to season ticket holders and was called out by former Pelicans guard JJ Redick as a “detached” teammate after Williamson never reached out to CJ McCollum in wake of the […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant scored 16 points in the first half of Saturday’s showdown with the Chicago Bulls. By the end of the third quarter, however, he already has 36. So what changed for Morant that led to his 20-point explosion in the third quarter? Well, the Bulls may have to blame themselves for […]

DeMar DeRozan. Oh boy. The Chicago Bulls superstar headed into All-Star weekend with an insane streak of high-scoring games. Opposing fans were hoping that the All-Star break would ice DeRozan and make him come back down to earth. As it turns out, the break didn’t do much to deter DeMar. With the Bulls returning to […]

Hall of Famer and Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas has chimed in on who he thinks the true GOAT is. While Michael Jordan is hailed as the greatest ever by many, Thomas believes when it’s all said and done, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be crowned with that honor. Via First Take: “I […]

The legends all came out on Sunday as the NBA honored the Top 75 greatest players of all time. There were more than a few noteworthy moments throughout the celebration, but as it turns out, the moment that ended up breaking the internet was a brief encounter between Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. These two […]

During the NBA Top 75 ceremony last Sunday, many of basketball’s all-time greats were together under the same roof. Making a surprise appearance at the event was none other than Michael Jordan, who arrived fashionably late after attending his organization’s NASCAR event. An interaction between MJ and Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns went viral in […]

It’s a must for every hobbyist to have Michael Jordan cards in their respective collections. Rightfully so, because the man is a legend after making his impact felt in the 80s right away, dominating teams in the 90s, and even playing well early into the 2000s. What he did during these different decades is a […]

Much has been made about Sunday’s Top 75 festivities right before the All-Star Game. There were more than a few noteworthy moments between the legends that were in attendance but there’s no denying that what stood out for most was Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his iconic encounter with the GOAT himself, Michael […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson had a blast during the NBA 75th Anniversary Team ceremony on Sunday. That much is clear looking at his tweets about Michael Jordan, LeBron James and other legends of the game. Johnson seemed to really enjoy his interaction with former and current NBA players who are part of the […]

Every NBA All-Star Weekend has its own story. Whether it’s the late Kobe Bryant’s last hurrah in 2016, Michael Jordan’s iconic dunk from the free throw line in 1988, or everything in between, this collection of moments is something every basketball fan will hold on to. Of course, it’s the same for those in the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has accomplished so much during his NBA career. He has won NBA MVP’s, he has won an NBA Championship, earning the NBA Finals MVP trophy. But on Sunday at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, he did something he had never done. He met Michael Jordan for the very first time. […]

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 […]