Michael Jordan Articles - Page 26

Before they became official teammates on the Chicago Bulls, Toni Kukoc played against Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. And sure enough, Kukoc won’t forget that experience. Kukoc’s Croatia faced the so-called USA Basketball Dream Team headed by Jordan and Pippen during the gold medal game of the tournament. […]

Chicago Bulls legend Toni Kukoc is finally getting enshrined to the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. It took quite a while for the Croatian national, but his legacy is finally being immortalized as part of the class of 2021. Kukoc recently opened up about some of the most memorable aspects of his […]

The stars were out for New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter on his MLB Hall of Fame induction day. Jeter joined the 2021 class and in attendance to watch his induction were none other than Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. NBA royalty in Cooperstown for the #JeterHOF induction. Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing sitting directly […]

There is an ongoing debate on who is the GOAT of all sports GOATS between Michael Jordan and Tom Brady. Some say the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB has already surpassed the Chicago Bulls legend after he won his seventh Super Bowl ring, but Stephen A. Smith is not one of them. The veteran broadcaster and […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is never short on confidence. So much so, that the 20-year-old recently made an audacious, Michael Jordan-sized claim that should scare LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the rest of the NBA. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch revealed that Edwards literally grew taller during the offseason. Apparently, Minnesota’s first overall pick […]

Michael Jordan the NBA legend and owner of the Charlotte Hornets needs to make some room in North Carolina for another Michael Jordan. That’s because the Carolina Panthers claimed guard Michael Jordan off waivers on Wednesday. The Panthers have claimed G Michael Jordan off of waivers from the Bengals. MJ heads back to North Carolina. […]

$500. That’s the starting bid for a pair of used Michael Jordan boxer shorts that recently went up for sale via auction. Quite a reasonable price for a piece of GOAT memorabilia, right? That is if you’re into that kind of thing. MJ’s underwear is being auctioned off at Leland’s and as of writing, it’s […]

Before Kawhi Leonard even chose the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency, then-head coach Doc Rivers called the Toronto Raptors star the “closest thing we’ve seen to Michael Jordan.” The Clippers were fined $50,000 by the NBA for the comments Rivers made as a guest on ESPN’s NBA Finals special. The thing about his comments, […]

NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is not putting Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in the GOAT conversation, though he acknowledges that he’s a Top 2 or 3 player of all time. Simply put, AI doesn’t see anyone going near Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan in the debate for the greatest […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan once averaged 37.1 points back in the 1986-1987 season. Had MJ played in the modern-day NBA, however, Allen Iverson thinks he would have easily scored more. When asked how many points Jordan would average in today’s NBA, Iverson didn’t hesitate in saying that the Bulls icon would easily dominate and […]

There’s no denying that Anthony Edwards is one of the brightest young stars in the NBA today. However, what could be considered as contentious is the fact that the Minnesota Timberwolves stud just named Kevin Durant as his GOAT over both LeBron James and Michael Jordan. In a recent interview with TNT’s Taylor Rooks, Edwards […]

Michael Jordan is one of the best trash-talkers the NBA has ever seen, and the stories go beyond just being hard on his teammates or upping his opponents. Of course it includes calling enemies NSFW names, just like what Allen Iverson and Al Harrington experience. During their interview with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay, […]

With a new and improved roster in place for the Cincinnati Bengals heading into the 2021 NFL season, they’re hoping to bounce back huge and elevate to playoff status. Joe Burrow is expected to be back at full strength after his rookie season was cut short due to a knee injury that sidelined for a […]

The long wait is over. CM Punk is back. The smooth-talking wrestling icon made his triumphant return to the ring after weeks of rumblings surrounding a deal with All Elite Wrestling. It’s only fitting since CM Punk made his AEW debut in Chicago that he paid homage to another legend who was known for coming […]

Lionel Messi made the shocking departure from Barcelona and landed a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain after a huge wave went through the soccer world. Messi sported his new blue PSG threads, and the fans went wild as the Barca faithful mourned from the departure of the superstar. Well, it turns out that Charlotte Hornets […]

The “GOAT” or greatest of all-time debate is one that is constantly weighed in on by many. And for some reason, it’s always intriguing to hear who thinks what when the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate is had. Detroit Pistons rookie and No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham has entered the chat. Speaking […]

Kevin Durant is one of the cover athletes of the highly-anticipated NBA 2K22 game. The Brooklyn Nets superstar is well aware of how stringent NBA 2K has been with regards to its player ratings, but at this point, KD is adamant that he deserves the elusive 99 rating. LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are two […]

While most people would say Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time, Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham thinks otherwise. For him, the GOAT is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Before anyone mocks the rook and criticize him from being unaware, Cunningham actually made a valid argument on his take–something that has long […]

Gilbert Arenas is a huge Michael Jordan fan, but he is convinced Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has the advantage over the Chicago Bulls legend when it comes to the GOAT scorer debate. In his recent appearance on fubo Sports, Arenas argued why he believes KD is the greatest scorer of all time, putting him […]

On draft night, the Charlotte Hornets knew they had a steal when they landed James Bouknight with their 11th pick as he was a projected top-1o pick. Bouknight impressed on his NBA summer league debut with the Hornets, he dropped  19 points while shooting 50% from the field against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan punished a lot of opposing players during his illustrious NBA career. But perhaps, more memorably, he also tortured his teammates. Longtime NBA fans are already properly aware of Jordan’s physical confrontations with the Bulls’ second unit guys like Steve Kerr and Will Purdue. But arguably, the Bulls player who Jordan […]

Many consider Michael Jordan to be the greatest player of all time. Most of these folks believe that MJ would have been an unstoppable force even in today’s NBA. Count Metta World Peace as one of the firm believers in this notion. On a recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Metta explained exactly why […]

If you ask Stephen A. Smith, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry should be in the GOAT conversation with Michael Jordan … offensively that is. In his latest appearance on ESPN’s first take, Smith acknowledged that Curry “doesn’t compare” to Jordan in terms of size, height and defensive prowess. However, he made it a point […]

For most NBA card collectors, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is the one and only GOAT to this very day. While LeBron James and Kobe Bryant come close, the reputation His Airness built in the hobby has been growing stronger throughout the decades. A good point that proves this stand is how prominent graded Michael […]

We all know that Chicago Bulls center Luc Longley was infamously snubbed in last year’s massive hit ‘The Last Dance’. And though the great Michael Jordan did mention that he would probably have his Australian teammate in the documentary if he had a do-over, new footage has emerged to suggest why Jordan may have passed […]

After winning a title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, does LeBron James have a legitimate claim over Michael Jordan as the GOAT? Well, Sir Charles Barkley does not think so. In the mind of the Hall of Famer, he just doesn’t see how LeBron can ever surpass MJ — or even Kobe — […]

Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan’s epic Netflix mini-series dubbed “The Last Dance” was a surefire hit among fans and young players alike. But there has been no shortage of controversy about some of the portrayals and inclusions of those in the documentary. From Bulls teammate Scottie Pippen to Detroit Pistons rival Isiah Thomas, some of […]

Oh look, it’s another LeBron James and Michael Jordan GOAT debate. People just can’t get enough of it. The fact that we’re writing about it again and you reading this article only validates that. But this time around, it’s not a current superstar or an NBA legend who weighed in on the whole global conundrum […]

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 […]