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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 […]

For a while now, NBA fans have engaged in an ongoing debate: Who is the greatest player in league history? Some are quick to answer with Michael Jordan, while others would mention names like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, or even Bill Russell. In this piece, we’ll make an argument for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron […]

To many, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is the greatest player in NBA history. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at some of the more interesting moments from his illustrious career — both on and off the court. Eight steals in a half Michael Jordan was a prolific scorer, to be sure, but […]

With the 2021 Eastern Conference No. 7 seed on the line, Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum suited up and played “Ironman” on Tuesday night, when he went for a nuclear 50 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks (and just two turnovers) in a 118-100 win over the Washington Wizards. In a game-high 41 […]

The NBA playoffs have provided fans with a plethora of highlights over the years. They are clutch moments played out on the game’s biggest stages. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at the greatest shots in NBA playoffs history. 10- John Stockton sends Jazz to 1997 NBA Finals With the outstanding duo of […]

Gilbert Arenas, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson brought the smoke to Kwame Brown on a recent episode of All The Smoke. Well, it certainly looks like Brown wants all that smoke, as he unleashed a lengthy rant of his own back at them on his YouTube channel. Brown slammed Arenas for how he acted with […]

LeBron James truthers and Michael Jordan loyalists can finally stand down. Here is your one, true GOAT from the Atlanta Hawks … Tony Snell. The eight-year NBA veteran just accomplished the impossible. Tony Snell has posted the most efficient line in NBA history, bar none: 50/50/100 shooting splits for an entire season. Never mind that it […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry secured his second NBA scoring title in the first quarter of Sunday’s showdown against the Memphis Grizzlies, officially beating out Bradley Beal with a bucket. Curry entered the game with a scoring average of 31.8 points per game and needed just three points to become the scoring champ. Here’s […]

The Last Dance helped a lot of NBA fans get through the early parts of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as people were captivated every week by the docuseries on Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls. The series highlights Jordan’s maniacal competitiveness and also created a number of memes. One of the most memorable […]

As late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant was enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Saturday, his wife Vanessa Bryant didn’t forget to thank one of the people who made it even more special: Michael Jordan. Jordan agreed to become the presenter for Kobe, fulfilling one of the wishes of the Lakers icon. Kobe […]

Today, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Across 20 seasons, five championships, and 220 playoff games for the NBA’s most glamorous franchise, Bryant produced as many iconic moments as perhaps any player in basketball history — including Michael Jordan, who will present Bryant into […]

When Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, he’ll be honored in the museum with more than the usual plaque. Bryant will receive a stand-alone exhibit in the Hall, designed, in part, by his wife, Vanessa Bryant. According to Andrew Greif of the Los […]

The NBA MVP race is coming down to the wire in this 2020-21 season as teams start to brace for the playoffs or get ready to pack it up and call it a year. At present time, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the favorite in the eyes of many to win the award. Others […]

Michael Jordan cannot bring himself to remove late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s number from his phone. The interactions are too precious. Jordan fondly recalled some of his final conversations with Bryant prior to the Lakers legend’s tragic death in January of 2020. He told ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan he has not been able to […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been fighting for their playoff lives for a month in a half. Currently, in the eighth spot, the Hornets seem to be a lock to compete in the play-in tournament and their first matchup would be against the Boston Celtics for a chance to secure the seventh seed. Despite a season-ending […]

Stephen Curry has been a walking bucket throughout this entire NBA season. The Golden State Warriors star leads the league in scoring and has seemingly forgotten how to miss three-pointers all of a sudden. Curry’s absolutely scorching run for the Warriors is made more impressive by the fact that he’s doing this at age 32 […]

Several talented young athletes have come into the NBA over the years. Some managed to live up to the hype that surrounded their names, while others have faded into irrelevance. For Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, the storyline is still being written. At just 22 years of age, Doncic is well on his way to […]

It’s been almost 40 years since NBA legend Michael Jordan played for the UNC Tarheels, but apparel from his legendary college days is still worth a fortune. On Friday night, MJ’s 1982/83 UNC jersey sold for a ridiculous $1.3 million at the Heritage Auction, according to the Action Network’s Darren Rovell: $1.38 million: Price paid […]

Stephen Curry is back to doing Steph Curry things. The Golden State Warriors superstar put himself back in the record books after another incredible shooting performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two-time MVP snatched his 35th 30-point game this season and now joins Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan to be the only players to […]

It’s no secret that disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t a big fan of general manager Brian Gutekunst right now. Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson reported last weekend Rodgers didn’t want to return to the Packers if Gutekunst remains the general manager. More details are now leaking about Rodgers’ apparent disdain for Gutekunst, with […]

With how the industry is going these days, you’d expect memorabilia with even a tinge of history or value in them would command a good price on the market. Take Mark Jackson’s 1990 NBA Hoops card, which featured the infamous Menendez Brothers on it. Currently, PSA 10 copies of this card are fetching an average […]

The prices of sports cards these days are indeed deserving of our awe. Who would’ve thought that rookie cards of the biggest athletes in the world — like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, etc. — would fetch millions of dollars these days, as opposed to where they were price-wise a couple of years ago? […]

Ask anyone about the impact Michael Jordan has left on the game of basketball and you’ll probably be showered with a lot of answers. That’s why it’s no surprise that MJ’s value in the card market has also reflected his potential NBA GOAT status. Case in point is this PSA 8 1997 Upper Deck Game […]

Aside from being a three-time NBA champion coach, Golden State Warriors shot-caller Steve Kerr is also a five-time champ during his playing days. He’s had the privilege of sharing the court with some of the greatest players this game has ever seen, and right now, he has the honor of coaching the greatest shooter of […]

Michael Jordan made a triumphant return to the NBA during the 1995-96 season. After a brief stint in professional baseball, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a then-NBA record best 72-10 regular season mark and the fourth title in franchise history. He captured his fourth MVP award and immediately reclaimed his spot at the pinnacle […]

It’s no question that Metta World Peace is one of the all-time great defenders in the NBA. His physical play has contained some of the best offensive gunners in the league. Via Twitter, World Peace asked his followers how we would fare against Michael Jordan if they played in their primes. MWP gave an honest […]

Miles Bridges has been on a mission of late. He’s been making quite an impression on his boss too, and on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Bridges decided to channel his inner Michael Jordan with the Charlotte Hornets owner in attendance. Bridges started things off with an emphatic block on Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (h/t […]

Bradley Beal had the perfect reaction to his Washington Wizards tying a winning streak which was last set by Michael Jordan. Beal and the Wizards notched another impressive win on Sunday at home against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, which now extends their win-streak to eight games. After the game, Beal’s response was definitely GOAT-like (via […]

Remember the time when the Washington Wizards were the laughingstock of the 2020-21 NBA Season? Well, look who’s laughing now. The Wizards, led by Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook, have been on an unbelievable roll these past few weeks. On Sunday, the two once again spearheaded the DC-based squad to another impressive win at home, […]

To say that Stephen Curry is on a bit of a hot streak right now would be a complete understatement. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr puts Curry’s current scorching stretch into perspective by explaining why he believes this one is different from those that we have seen from the likes of Kobe Bryant […]

Stephen Curry is from another planet. On Monday, the Golden State Warriors superstar had another electric performance that put him up there with the greats. Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to be exact. Curry led the way with a 49-point eruption against the Philadelphia 76ers to grab another crucial win for the Warriors, 107-96. In […]

Nobody talked more smack to Michael Jordan — or anyone else — in the 1990s than Gary Payton. Over two decades later, The Glove is at it, albeit more indirectly. During an interview with Brandon “Scoop B’”Robinson on the Scoop B Radio Podcast, the Hall of Fame guard and legendary trash-talking aficionado weighed in on […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan will speak at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on behalf of Kobe Bryant in May. It is only right that Jordan was bestowed this honor. The two of them shared a special bond and had a big brother-little brother relationship throughout the past two decades. Speaking on the behalf […]

The Washington Wizards sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and are in the mix for the play-in game this year. Thanks to Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook, the Wizards have remained in the hunt for a potential spot in the postseason. The month of April has been a roller coaster for the organization, […]

Nobody emulated Michael Jordan more successfully and determinedly — in terms of style, mentality, and winning — than late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Jordan was one of Bryant’s ultimate heroes and closest confidants, so it’s only fitting that the six-time NBA champion will be Kobe’s presenter when the longtime Lakers guard is formally […]