Michael Jordan Articles - Page 23

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. […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper returned to the field on Thursday after having been sidelined the previous two games following a positive COVID-19 test. In the aftermath of Dallas’ win over the Saints, Cooper claimed that he thinks he could have played despite the virus, even going as far as to liken the situation […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James looked like he was about to pull off Michael Jordan’s infamous closed-eyes free throw on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately for LeBron, it ended in disaster. LeBron appeared to have said he was going to close his eyes as he was about to take a free throw in […]

Earlier reports confirmed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, via the multi-billion dollar company Fenway Sports Group, is on the verge of becoming an NHL franchise owner. FSG is reportedly closing in on the purchase of the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it sounds like it won’t stop there. According to Dan Primack of Axios, FSG […]

There’s is very little doubt, if any, that Stephen Curry will go down in history as the greatest shooter of all time. This notion is more than enough to warrant comparisons between the Golden State Warriors superstar and the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. For his part, Steve Kerr had the opportunity to play alongside MJ […]

R-Truth has made quite the statement about who the Michael Jordan of the WWE is, or was in this case. It’s a topic that can be handled in many different ways with the way Jordan is seen as the GOAT or a master of his craft. R-Truth spoke with Brandon Robinson of Bally Sports about […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is already a part-owner of Premier League giants Liverpool, but it appears he’s taking that relationship to the next level. Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Merseysiders and the Boston Red Sox, has announced that James will collab with the football club to produce a Nike line that will […]

If there’s a Mt. Rushmore of the best NBA trash talkers, Kevin Garnett would definitely be there. Maybe all four faces will just be KG. That’s how much smack he spewed during his lengthy career. But in a recent episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, the former NBA MVP shared a rather interesting anecdote. […]

Scottie Pippen has been on a mission recently. The goal? Apparently, to tear down former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan’s legacy. In the past few weeks, Pippen has gone on record to either bash or throw shade on MJ seemingly any time he can. It’s… strange, to say the least. Pippen’s latest exploits in throwing […]

The Charlotte Hornets took on the New York Knicks on Friday night. Michael Jordan was seen in his box office aggravated and laughing at Kelly Oubre after air balling a shot with 40 seconds left. Charlotte was luckily able to come out with the win 104-96. Kelly Oubre is seen taking a wide-open 3-pointer from […]

The Charlotte Hornets kicked off their four-game home stand in style with a win over Kemba Walker and the New York Knicks. The Hive was on its feet all night as they watched their hometown will their way to a second straight win. Charlotte got off to its usual sluggish start, unfortunately, but they turned […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is not happy with Kelly Oubre Jr.’s decision-making that could have been costly against the New York Knicks. With the Hornets ahead 103-96 and just 40 seconds left on the clock–17 on the shot clock–Oubre decided to take a 3-point shot that he badly missed. While he was wide-open during […]

Ever since the Kevin Durant – Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors dominated the field in their time together, NBA fans have always wondered if they were better than Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls squad. It’s a fair question: the two teams are undeniably the two greatest teams to play in the NBA. It’s just a matter […]

It looks like the Chicago Bulls are going to have to un-retire Michael Jordan’s No. 23 jersey in the near future. In case there was any doubt in your mind as to who’s going to be wearing that iconic No 23 shirt, well, there’s actually just one man who’s worthy of doing the same — […]

Kevin Garnett saw a lot during his illustrious NBA career. He came into the league as a teenager in 1995, right at the beginning of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ second three-peat. The tail end of his career featured a number of battles against LeBron James’ loaded teams. In an interview with Michael Pina […]

It seems as all former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen does at this point in his life is take shots at Michael Jordan. It’s still unclear why he does this, as Jordan did carry Pippen for most of his career. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio, Pippen talked about how his back hurt […]

LeBron James has long been chasing Michael Jordan’s ghost. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is forever tied to the Chicago Bulls legend, as the two are often pitted against each other in the greatest player of all-time debate. Now, it seems like LeBron has done one more thing to match MJ’s illustrious resume. Complex Sports […]

Michael Jordan is not only the greatest player of all time but he also happens to be one of the toughest competitors in the history of the game. As it turns out, however, the Chicago Bulls legend has gone soft in retirement. MJ’s own daughter, Jasmine, recently revealed one aspect of her father that most […]

A member of the infamous Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” squad reveals why he wouldn’t watch Michael Jordan and ESPN’s “The Last Dance.” Michael Jordan had to endure a physically exhausting series against the Pistons‘ Bad Boys in 1991 before he finally cop his first NBA title with the Chicago Bulls. The rivalry between the two […]

There’s not a single player in the NBA that isn’t good at basketball. However, there are only a few extraordinary players in the NBA. Steve Kerr has had the privilege to see two of the greatest to play the game up close and personal. Those two are Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his […]

Just imagine LaMelo Ball getting a rebound and pushing the ball in transition. He then throws an absolute dime to his one of his teammates streaking down the floor… except one of those guys is actually Michael Jordan. That’d just be insane right? LaMelo answered a question on TikTok on what former NBA player would […]

Scottie Pippen has zero chill in his latest book entitled Unguarded. The Hall of Famer went right at Michael Jordan over his portrayal in The Last Dance, the Netflix docu-series that focused on the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls season. Pippen claimed that although the Bulls’ final season really was as legendary as it was painted in […]

Scottie Pippen isn’t the biggest fan of “The Last Dance”. That’s not really a secret at this point. Michael Jordan’s Netflix masterpiece, which focused on the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, largely shined the spotlight on his larger-than-life phenomenon in the 80s and 90s as he rose to prominence in the NBA and the global stage. […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce said before that Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time. However, it seems he is having doubts about that GOAT debate as of late. On Twitter, Pierce opened up the topic once again and expressed his confusion why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has never been at the top of the […]

Vince Carter had quite a memorable career during his time in the NBA. One of the biggest privileges he ever had was to be able to play against two legends of the game in Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Recently, Carter shared an endearing story from the 2003 NBA All-Star Game. This was MJ’s final […]