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Chicago Bulls legend and NBA G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan has always been known for his once-in-a-lifetime talent on the basketball court, but his signature Jordan Brand sneakers have since transcended his playing days and remain a constant staple in sneaker and fashion culture to this day. Jordan was known for having the most stylish footwear during […]

Michael Jordan: the man, the mystery, and the mystique. Contrary to Anthony Edwards’ assessment that Jordan is his era’s only skilled player, the aura surrounding Jordan never wavers.  In other words, the hype matches the reality. Former Bulls teammate Craig Hodges is attempting to add to the legend by claiming on the All The Smoke […]

With 4.3 seconds left in Game 6, Jalen Brunson launched a three-pointer that not only broke the Detroit Pistons’ backs, but also broke open an eruption of joy across the city, per TMZ. None louder than former Knicks point guard and Brooklyn legend Stephon Marbury. His Instagram Live was pure, unfiltered euphoria. “Drop it! Drop […]

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson entered Michael Jordan playoff territory with his series-clinching performance against the Detroit Pistons. It was another Cardiac Knicks affair on Thursday. However, this game felt a bit different as New York came out of the gates hot in both the first and third quarters. However, Detroit mounted furious […]

Some would say that the NBA was way more physical back in the day than it is now. Reggie Miller will probably tell everybody the same thing, as he was one of the biggest trash talkers in the league back in the day, and he got into several altercations throughout his career. One of the […]

There is a lot of money to be made in the NBA. The minimum salary for rookies is $1.15 million, meaning even the lowest-paid players in the league are millionaires. Players who sign second or third contracts usually earn generational wealth. Jayson Tatum, for example, is the highest-paid player in the NBA, as the total […]

Turns out that anything that looks close to Michael Jordan can be worth a fortune. Jordan’s memorabilia have a track record of getting sold for thousands or even millions in auctions over the years. Now, you can add a ‘flamin hot’ Cheeto that resembles his Jumpman logo to that list. How was the Michael Jordan […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is exploding in popularity, and not just in the WNBA. Since the Fever drafted her first overall in 2024, Clark has been leaving a significant impact on the W and women’s sports. But Clark’s influence has grown exponentially across sports as a whole — including in merchandising. The Iowa native […]

Jordan Brand and the Air Jordan numbered line have always been a reflection of greatness, modeled after the basketball G.O.A.T. in Michael Jordan. During his playing days, the Air Jordan sneakers were often modeled after jaguars or racing vehicles, matching the killer instinct and intensity that Jordan played the game with. Following his playing days, […]

Since his arrival to the NBA, Luka Doncic has been walking on rare air and now with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs, he’s becoming the face of the league’s most recognizable franchise. We’re expecting to clump Michael Jordan and Luka Doncic into similar categories when it’s all said and done, but Doncic […]

The Air Jordan 1 is arguably the most iconic and recognizable sneaker silhouette of all-time thanks to NBA legend Michael Jordan changing the way we view basketball sneakers forever. His most iconic silhouettes are the ones “His Airness” donned on the court while pulling off gravity-defying feats, but fans have seen a whole world open […]

If LeBron James can win another championship with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, which would mark his fifth overall, his case to be considered the greatest of all-time would strengthen immensely. Though, for many, six-time champ Michael Jordan will remain the hoops standard. In fact, one nationally prominent sports talk host believes that even […]

It is inevitable that every player will face retirement when the time comes. Usually, it marks the end of a player’s career. However, that isn’t always the case, given that some players find a way to return to the league to play the game they love the most. Here is a look at the 10 […]

Because the Minnesota Timberwolves have been living in or around the NBA Play-In Tournament picture for much of the 2024-25 campaign, one can make the mistake of thinking that Anthony Edwards has taken a step back. When in actuality, the 23-year-old is still an All-NBA talent and a more well-rounded offensive player than he was […]

The Chicago Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990s was the among the greatest displays of dominance in the history of team sports. Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, there were other Chicago legends that contributed in huge ways to the story of this franchise. So who are the greatest Bulls players ever? Let’s rank them […]

On Thursday night, Steph Curry put on his chef hat and concocted a 37-point banquet of buckets that led the Golden State Warriors in their  123-116 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.  Curry’s scoring burst over his last two games, placed him in rarified air. In that span, the two-time MVP has scored 89 points, […]

Amid Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, the Thunder’s leading candidate earned the Western Conference’s Player of the Month award for March. In doing so, Gilgeous-Alexander surpassed Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan for winning the award three times in a single season. Jordan has only won […]

NASCAR Driver and Jordan Brand athlete Denny Hamlin just took home the checkered flag at Martinsville for the first time in 10 years during his win at the Cook Out 400. Snapping a 19-race winless streak, Hamlin was able to grab the win in his home state of Virginia, where he’s won six times in […]

Unfortunately, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s first NBA MVP will be remembered for the wrong reasons by a segment of fans. To the Thunder star’s detractors, his propensity for getting to the line is all they can grumble about.  That’s disappointing because his game is so much more than some cartoonish portrayal of him as a Hardeneque charlatan […]

History favors last year’s runner-up as the race toward the MVP narrows between Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander is leading Jokic in the MVP race. Only Michael Jordan was snubbed for the illustrious award while leading the league in scoring and leading the Bulls to 60+ wins. […]

A game-worn, photo-matched jersey believed to be the first ever worn by Michael Jordan in the NBA sold for $4.215 million at Sotheby’s on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Dan Hajducky. The Chicago Bulls jersey, worn during the 1984-85 preseason, is the only authenticated game-worn jersey from Jordan’s rookie season known to exist. It becomes the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers badly needed a win coming into Wednesday night’s road contest against the Indiana Pacers. LeBron James had one of his worst games of the season for most of the night before coming alive in the fourth quarter and capping off the night with a heroic buzzer-beating tip-in to give the Lakers […]

With spring training in the books, the New York Yankees are preparing for what they hope is another run to the World Series. Outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to have a bigger role this season. With Opening Day approaching, Chisholm did not hold back on his goals for the remainder of his time with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a bit of a rough patch of late, losers of two straight games since LeBron James returned to the lineup after a groin injury. Prior to that setback, James had been playing by far the best basketball of any player in history at this stage of their career and […]

As star Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors will play the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, the team looks to continue their exceptional play since the trade for the forward. One of the many reasons the new tenure has been working is because of the Warriors’ relationship between Butler and Draymond Green which garnered […]

Ever since John Cena turned heel on Cody Rhodes at the Elimination Chamber, selling his soul to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to become a certified title chase, “The Champ” has become an absolute menace. He’s talking trash on WWE fans, forgoing his usual motto of “Hustle, Loyalty, Respect” and just generally focusing on his own […]

Chicago Bulls star guard Coby White earned an award for the second straight week, joining Michael Jordan in franchise history. White played four games from the week of March 17 to March 23. He averaged 30.3 points, four assists and 3.3 rebounds in this stretch. He recorded back-to-back 30-point games against the Sacramento Kings and […]

Sneakerheads have been treated to a massive resurgence of Michael Jordan’s classic numbered Air Jordan line over the last years as the sneaker giant is gearing up for another hallmark year in 2025. With a number of Air Jordan 3 retro colorways already seeing fresh new releases, we’ll see an underrated pair make its return […]

Load management has been a growing concern for the NBA. In fact, more and more stars are sitting out games, prompting the NBA to change the rules and implement a 65-game requirement for players to be eligible for league season awards. Historically, load management wasn’t exactly a serious issue with players naturally suiting up when […]

Kevin Durant’s journey to greatness has been shaped by more than just his scoring ability on the court. From a young age, Durant admired Michael Jordan’s game, dissecting his footwork, mentality, and sheer dominance. He once reflected on Jordan’s influence, saying, “How he played made me feel a certain way. It made me want to […]

Michael Jordan is seen by many as the greatest NBA player of all time. But while his talent and accomplishments are nearly untouchable, there’s no doubt that it wasn’t a perfect legacy for His Airness. Here are the 10 biggest stains on Michael Jordans’ legacy, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Michael Jordan’s gambling addiction […]

Michael Jordan continues to redefine his legacy, not just as a basketball icon but as a philanthropist dedicated to healthcare accessibility. On Wednesday, Jordan opened his fourth medical clinic in North Carolina, reinforcing his commitment to providing quality healthcare to uninsured and underserved families, per HypeFresh. The new Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic, located at […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson recently shared Michael Jordan’s candid perspective on load management in today’s NBA, revealing the six-time champion’s stance during an appearance on Byron Scott’s Fast Break podcast. “I was with Michael Jordan and he says, ‘Earvin, I don’t know why these guys’… because if you look at his record, he almost played […]

NASCAR’s battle with Michael Jordan just went next-level, with the company suing the NBA Hall of Famer, calling his team and partnering team Front Row Motorsports an “illegal cartel.” Jordan got into NASCAR in 2020 when he and 54-time NASCAR winner Denny Hamlin created 23XI Racing. They’ve achieved a decent amount of success, winning six […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another dominant performance Sunday night, recording 31 points, eight assists, two rebounds, and a block in a 121-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The victory extended the Thunder’s winning streak to three games and further solidified their standing near the top of the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance marked his […]

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen haven’t been on good terms since the release of the 2020 documentary The Last Dance. Pippen thought the documentary would center on the Chicago Bulls’ path to a sixth title in the 1990s. However, in his terms, it turned out to be a “glorification” of Michael Jordan. Scottie Pippen has […]

Josh Giddey replicated a Michael Jordan stat line with his latest performance for the Chicago Bulls in Saturday’s game against the Miami Heat. In 37 minutes of action, Giddey finished with 26 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds, a steal, and a block. He shot 9-of-15 from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. He […]

When it comes to NBA merchandise and player popularity, everything from jerseys to training cards to shoes play a big role in fan consumption. Two of the NBA’s most popular players of all-time are Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, so it stands to reason that their merchandise will fetch top dollar on the market. Such […]

Winning an NBA MVP award is already difficult in itself. But throughout league history, we’ve witnessed how newly crowned MVPs fail to get the job done in the postseason. In fact, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has won three MVPs in four seasons, but the one time Jokic won NBA Finals MVP came in the […]