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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 […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has truly established himself as one of the elites. If you need further proof, then look no further than his Game 2 performance against the Los Angeles Clippers in which he reached Michael Jordan’s level. Mitchell scored 37 points during Thursday’s contest, all while adding three rebounds and four assists. […]

Last year during the Coronavirus pandemic, nearly everything was shutdown, including sports. Fans found relief through ‘The Last Dance,’ the docu-series detailing Michael Jordan’s career and final years with the Chicago Bulls. The lead up to the release was immense, and the payoff was well worth it. Millions tuned in to ‘The Last Dance’ and […]

The offseason has barely started for Russell Westbrook but the Washington Wizards star already has his next move planned out–outside the basketball court that is. According to reports, Russ will be teaming up with Jordan Brand to produce a basketball documentary revolving around the hoop culture in Los Angeles. This comes via Bleacher Report on […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is having a phenomenal offseason. After signing a massive four-year, $160 million extension with America’s team last March, he landed another contract that puts him in elite category–well, Michael Jordan territory. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Prescott just ditched Adidas to sign a massive five-year deal with the Jordan […]

The Utah Jazz are all too familiar with Michael Jordan’s infamous Flu Game in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. While the stakes weren’t as high in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Jazz got a Flu Game of their own on Tuesday night. Jazz star Donovan Mitchell […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul continues to make NBA history even at age 36. On Monday in Game 1 of their second-round series with the Denver Nuggets, Paul didn’t break an assist record. Instead, he became the first player aged 36 or older to record a 20/5/10 stat line in 56 years. StatMuse highlighted the […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young may have been snubbed in the 2020-21 All-Star festivities, but he is proving in the playoffs that it was a huge, huge mistake. Young is undoubtedly having one of the best moments of his young career, having already led the Hawks to the second round of the playoffs–something that his […]

In a move that will make LeBron James’ fans happy and his haters absolutely annoyed, Nike is releasing a LeBron 18 with a GOAT nod to the Los Angeles Lakers star. According to Sneaker News, the LeBron 18 variant will feature a hybrid GOAT and basketball logo on the insoles and on the tongue of […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the first true superstar to garner some GOAT discussions since LeBron James entered the league in 2003. His latest achievement will definitely keep that buzz going, as he joins Michael Jordan in an exclusive 2-man club. The Mavs frontman has averaged a stunning 32.8 points per game through his […]

Trae Young walked the talk. The first round series against the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks was replete with trash-talking, shoving, and in the case of Young, crowd-silencing. But when the smoke cleared on Wednesday evening, it was the Hawks who had the final say, eliminating the Knicks on the road in Game […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan expressed his grief over the sudden passing of Charlotte beat reporter Rock Bonnell on Tuesday. According to The Charlotte Observer where he worked, Bonnell was their first beat reporter for the Hornets during their inaugural season in 1988-89 season. He had been on the job for 33 years, and he […]

The Chicago Bulls’ dominance of the 1990s is certainly their highest point as a franchise. Nonetheless, for a franchise that has spanned 54 seasons, the Bulls still boasts a rich history of All-Stars and Hall of Famers that wore the red stripes throughout its existence. Certainly, the top player on this list of greatest Bulls […]

It’s not often we see a player put on a classic individual performance that ends up in a heartbreaking defeat. Unfortunately for Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard, it’s happening regularly. Inspired by Dame Time, it’s time to look at the best NBA Playoffs performances in a loss. For Damian Lillard, that’s exactly what happened […]

The NBA introduced its Most Valuable Player award in 1955-56, bringing the timeless debate over what “valuable” means to the hardwood. The fluid nature of basketball makes quantifying individual value particularly challenging, though analytics like PER, Win Shares, Box Plus/Minus, VORP, and more have provided better metrics for doing so. Milwaukee Bucks unicorn Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has a message for those questioning the greatness of Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant: think again. In an interview on Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast (via SportsCenter), Tatum admitted that Jordan, James and Bryant are locked in on his list of Top 5 players of all time. […]

Starting any sort of GOAT debate involving Luka Doncic is utter blasphemy at this point. Unless the Dallas Mavericks star whips off a run of five or six NBA titles before turning 30, there’s no way we can gauge his GOAT status until at least another decade. But watching what the Mavs star does in […]

A recent visit to the basketball cards section of the Upper Deck online store denotes “we can’t find products matching the selection.” Those seven words are a depressing summary of the demise that the once-thriving business suffered. They do sell sports memorabilia like autographed game-worn LeBron James shoes and a Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card. But […]

Luka Doncic has been phenomenal through his first two games against the Los Angeles Clippers.  But the Dallas Mavericks star’s early playoff showings haven’t just been impressive, they’re arguably the best in NBA history. The Mavs star is averaging 35.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists through their first two victories against the Clippers. But […]

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. However, the same cannot be said about his tenure as the team owner of the Charlotte Hornets. His team has found some success of late, but generally, the Hornets have been a mediocre team — at best — since Jordan took over more than a […]

Trae Young knows it very well: triumph over a terrific foe leads to an emotional outburst and a great display. Some see a vigorous celebration of a game-winning shot as disrespect and poor gamesmanship. Others see it as worthy and earned statements–of talking the talk and then walking the walk. Over 25 years before Young […]

It’s no secret that getting a triple-double in the NBA is difficult, even though many players these days make it looks so easy. In fact, despite having a shortened season, the NBA tallied the most triple-doubles in a season ever with 142. Clearly, no other player personified that than Russell Westbrook. The Washington Wizards star […]

At this point in his career, how far along is LeBron James from dethroning Michael Jordan as the GOAT? This is an undeniably polarizing issue, which apparently, Charles Barkley has a rather controversial take on. According to the Hall of Famer, LeBron could actually surpass MJ as the GOAT if he leads the Los Angeles […]

Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, the Chicago Bulls won six championships during the ’90s under head coach Phil Jackson — eventually going on an impressive 6-0 run. Jordan won all six Finals MVPs. The Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz twice and Seattle SuperSonics for their […]