Michael Jordan Articles - Page 25

LeBron James has always been drawn to greatness. Since his much-documented high school days, LeBron was always on the cusp of being one of the biggest cultural figures. Since stepping foot in the NBA, The King has only widened his reign. In recent years, LeBron has dipped his hands in other ventures. Most notably, of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo just delivered one of the most memorable NBA Finals performances on Tuesday in the Milwaukee Bucks’ title-clinching victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 6. As if his gargantuan effort was not impressive enough, a new report has now surfaced that will only make Giannis’ epic showing even more jaw-dropping. According to a […]

It’s no secret that Kobe Bryant considered Michael Jordan to be one of his biggest idols. The Los Angeles Lakers legend followed in MJ’s footsteps throughout his career, and no matter how much he tried to hide it, it was clear that Kobe wanted to emulate the great Michael Jordan. Jon Barry, one of Kobe’s […]

There are few people out there who are willing to question Michael Jordan’s status as the greatest player of all time. Even Vince Carter himself believes this to be absolutely true. For his part, however, Carter is adamant that there’s one particular facet of the game where he believes he holds supremacy over MJ. Carter […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James admits the GOAT debate is becoming a little “exhausting” for him. However, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t appreciate the comparisons to other great players. During his recent appearance on the Smartless podcast, LeBron was asked if he’s getting tired of all the discussions on who is the greatest player […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has just released his “Space Jam: A New Legacy” film, and sure enough, tons of content have already been created about it–including comparisons to Michael Jordan’s first “Space Jam.” One of the more interesting questions about the films is who has scored more between LeBron and MJ in their […]

It has been a whirlwind week for LeBron James ahead of the much-anticipated world premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy. Now that it’s over, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar can finally step back, breathe, and reflect on his latest accomplishment. Only a handful of athletes can claim that they starred in a blockbuster movie, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been in perhaps every imaginable high-pressure situation on the basketball court throughout his decorated career. Things are much different for him right now, though, as the four-time NBA champ nervously awaits the release of his new film, Space Jam: A New Legacy. It took more than two decades since […]

One of the most iconic plays of the great Allen Iverson’s career was crossing Michael Jordan back in 1997. But, according to Reggie Miller, AI’s flashy moves weren’t 100% legal, if you ask him. In a recent interview in the Dan Patrick Show, the former Indiana Pacers star referenced the infamous Iverson crossover on Jordan […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo just tallied his second straight 40-point game, which puts him halfway from breaking a Michael Jordan record in the NBA Finals. However, before comparisons start coming in, the Greek Freak wants to clarify one thing: he’s nowhere near MJ. Jordan holds the record for most consecutive 40-point games in the NBA […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo once again proves that he should be part of the conversation when you’re talking about the greatest to ever play in the NBA. In Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar’s first three quarters were historic, punching himself in the history books as just the fourth player in the last […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is one huge Kobe Bryant fan. As a matter of fact, he has the Los Angeles Lakers legend in his Top 5 list of the greatest players of all time along with LeBron James and Michael Jordan. NBA analyst Shannon Sharpe, however, could not disagree more. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers experienced the sweet taste of victory after dispatching the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals. Though they finally broke that championship drought, there have been several heartbreaking moments throughout the team’s history. Fred McLeod We’ll start our sad moments in Cavaliers history with the loss of Fred McLeod. A Strongsville, […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback in the NFL right now, but he has a long way to go to match the career of Tom Brady, who’s viewed as the GOAT thanks to his seven Super Bowl wins and numerous other accolades. But given just how good Mahomes is, it’s no […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul made his NBA Finals debut on Tuesday night, and he controlled Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks with 32 points and nine assists while shooting a red-hot 12-of-17 from the field. Behind Paul’s dominance, the Suns cruised to a 118-105 victory. Paul scored or assisted on 54 points […]

Hobbled by an injury or completely healthy, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will look to continue his dominance of the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. In their two meetings during the regular season, Giannis averaged exactly 40.0 points against the Suns. With this, he joined Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Shaquille O’Neal […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993, when Charles Barkley’s Suns squad lost to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in six games. Phoenix actually had the best record in the NBA that season at 62-20, giving them home-court advantage in the series, and Barkley was MVP. But the Suns […]

When it comes to the GOAT conversation, everyone can count on Michael Jordan to be a part of it. With six titles and countless accolades tucked under his belt, His Airness presents a pretty strong case to be the greatest ever to play the game of basketball. Collectors, in particular, honor the greatness of Jordan […]

Metta World Peace will be forever remembered as a guy who helped the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA title in 2010. He will also be forever remembered for his role in the unfortunate Malice at the Palace in 2004. Not many, however, will remember World Peace as one of the up-and-coming stars of the […]

It has been well-publicized that Clyde Drexler was at the receiving end of some harsh words coming out of Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan’s mouth. Aside from being on-court rivals during the 1990s when Drexler was still part of the Portland Trail Blazers, the two also enjoyed some time together as members of the Dream […]

There are few greater rivalries from the 1990s than that of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons. As it turns out, there’s still a bit of beef between the players from these two iconic sides. At least this appears to be the case for Pistons legend Rick Mahorn. In a recent interview on […]

Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. Not too many will contest this fact. It also so happens that Jordan is also the GOAT trash talker. Just ask Charlotte Hornets legend Larry Johnson. Johnson, a two-time All-Star and a former Rookie of the Year winner, recently shared his first-hand experience against Michael Jordan’s unmatched […]

LaMelo Ball is definitely following in the footsteps of the great Michael Jordan. It also helps that MJ is the owner of the Charlotte Hornets, which has put Ball in a great position to learn from the GOAT. We’re not talking about Ball’s potential on the basketball court right now, though. What the Hornets youngster […]

Owning a NBA patch card of your favorite player is one of the absolute goals for any dedicated NBA card collector. Along with chasing numbered parallels and short-print bangers, these game-used patch cards represent a different kind of fulfillment for those in the hobby. We take a look at some of the most breathtaking patches […]

After what felt like an endless stream of heartbreaks, Chris Paul finally punched a ticket to the NBA Finals. In a scene fit for a climactic montage of a syrupy sports movie, Paul exploded for a postseason career-high of 41 points. His buckets felt like they were destined to be there, premeditated by a basketball […]

For so long, Michael Jordan’s 1986 Fleer rookie card has been one of the most recognizable pieces of memorabilia in the sports industry. Rightfully so, because the man featured on it has ascended to a near-mythical level because of his accomplishments. The thing is, the coveted card itself is doing the opposite: trending down hard. […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George has now etched his name in NBA Playoff history, extending his incredible postseason scoring run in a do-or-die Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns. George was the brightest star in The Valley on Monday night, as the 31-year-old baller dropped a 41-piece to help the Clippers’ hopes alive. With […]

Charles Barkley is not one to shy away from making a bold claim. This time around, Sir Charles compared Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Charles Barkley and the TNT crew were in awe of the Bucks’ demolition of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, […]

Scottie Pippen pretty much put the NBA world into a frenzy after his scandalous GQ interview was published. One of the more contentious bits from the unfiltered interview was Pippen’s revelation about his relationship with former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. As it turns out, there’s much more to this than what we saw on […]

Michael Jordan isn’t just the GOAT on the basketball court. He’s also at the top of the mountain when it comes to NBA cards. That’s why at the peak of the recent card boom, His Airness rookie cards commanded such a high value on the market. Right now, though, is a different story. Just recently, […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant just proved to the world that he’s without a doubt one of the greatest players of all time. If you ask Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, however, it looks like KD’s former coach is now ready to crown Durant as the GOAT. Yup, even over the great Michael […]

In 2011, Maya Moore was the lone female basketball player on the Jordan Brand roster. A decade later, however, Michael Jordan and his brand have now 11 WNBA players as partners. Jordan, the current owner of the Charlotte Hornets, opened up about the importance of such huge milestone. For him, being able to provide a […]

Jamal Crawford has been in the NBA for two decades now, so he knows filthy when he sees one. For him, some of the filthiest and most dangerous players the league has ever seen include Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. During a recent appearance on The Rex Chapman Show, Crawford was asked about […]

A few years ago, the likeness of Michael Jordan appeared on three different cards produced by Panini. This led to a clash between the card company and one of its competitors, Upper Deck. That battle has finally been resolved, putting to rest one of the most controversial card-related issues in recent memory. Upper Deck and […]

Michael Jordan has been retired for nearly two decades, but that clearly hasn’t erased his competitive spirit. The Chicago Bulls legend participated in a fishing competition with a massive $3.4 million prize pool. Michael Jordan’s boat, called “Catch 23”, was able to reel in a huge catch that landed their group among the leaders of […]

It’s been a year since Michael Jordan savagely laughed off Gary Payton’s defense during one of the episodes of his docu-series, The Last Dance. That unforgettable moment has since gone completely viral and has emerged as the latest MJ meme on the internet. Gary Payton himself has once again addressed Jordan’s disrespectful comments. As expected, the […]

Devin Booker has been a close-out killer for the Phoenix Suns in his postseason debut. After two impressive performances in the Suns’ two wins to close out their first two series, Booker has now propelled himself to be in the conversation with the GOAT, Michael Jordan. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Booker’s […]

Being an offensive lineman in the NFL can be a thankless job. Nevertheless, it’s one of the most crucial positions in football because it protects the most important of them all, arguably in all sports even.  It’s largely for this reason why it took Cincinnati Bengals guard Michael Jordan quite some time to get over […]

There’s no doubt that the Chicago Bulls were the most dominant team in the 1990s. Having won no less than six championships between 1991 and 1998, the Michael Jordan-led Bulls established their unrivaled dynasty in the ’90s, and they will forever go down in history as one of the greatest teams this league has ever […]