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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 […]

Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the 2020 class on May 15. Here’s the full list: Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant in the 2020 Naismith Hall of Fame @Hoophall induction ceremony on May 15. Full list of inductees and presenters: pic.twitter.com/iD5r6EIxHF — Shams […]

The GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James will likely never have a definitive answer because it is based on one’s opinion. However, Jordan seems to be creating some separation, even though he has not even had to step foot back onto an NBA floor. Jordan has done his damage from behind the desk […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is dubbed as the Point God for a good reason. He orchestrates the Suns’ offense to perfection and has one of the sneakiest hands among all players today. Against the Miami Heat on Tuesday, Paul once again put his swift hands to good use. CP3 tallied three takeaways against the […]

Stephen Curry just entered another exclusive club on Monday after the Golden State Warriors superstar put on a show at the Chase Center. Curry exploded for 53 points and propelled the Warriors to a huge 116-107 over the Denver Nuggets. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Curry is now part of an incredible list […]

Metta World Peace just made the GOAT debate a bit more interesting by declaring that Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell—and not Michael Jordan —is the greatest basketball player of all time. And he presented an interesting argument to defend his case. World Peace appeared on the Fierce Talk with Ryan Garcia podcast where they talked […]

Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller was as loyal as they come, spending all 18 seasons of his professional career with the same team. Drafted 11th overall in the 1987 draft, Miller poured his heart and soul into the franchise and he would not have had it any other way. When asked if he ever thought […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. Putting them in the running for the play-in game for now. The team suffered a loss on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks, but not without Zach LaVine going bonkers once again. He finished with 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. LaVine has […]

If you weren’t aware of the NBA history that was made tonight, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine put on an absolute scoring clinic in the first half of tonight’s game versus the Atlanta Hawks, dropping 39 points on 13/19 FG and 7/9 from three. Though he would cool off in the second half (11 […]

When Brooks Koepka went under the knife on March 16 to deal with a kneecap dislocation and ligament damage, it didn’t seem like there was any chance he would be able to hit the links for the 2021 Masters this week. However, Koepka arrived in Augusta on Sunday to get in some practice, and the […]

The GOAT is apparently sold on NBA Top Shot. Per Tim Levin of Business Insider, Michael Jordan is among the latest investors in Dapper Labs, the company that created the online trading card space. Dapper Labs announced a $305 million funding round that includes the Chicago Bulls legend and current Charlotte Hornets owner, as well […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley agrees that Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden is not on the same level as all-time greats like Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant. The TNT analyst, however, argued that The Beard possesses several skills that are even greater than two of the game’s perceived GOATS. In the latest episode […]

It’s no secret that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are BFFs. Nevertheless, this did not stand in the way of the Miami Heat legend saying out loud that in his mind, Michael Jordan will always be the GOAT. For starters, Wade set the premise as to why he firmly believes that LeBron has done enough […]

The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, with the home team emerging with a 113-106 victory. After the game, Wizards star Russell Westbrook made an effort to interact with the fans in attendance as he decided to give away his game-worn jersey. It wasn’t just any fan, though, as Russ handed it […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been a surprise team in the Eastern Conference. They currently sit in sixth place with a record of 20-20. Rookie LaMelo Ball has taken the league by storm so far and seems to be the main catalyst of the Hornets’ success. He’s currently averaging 16 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.9 rebounds […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo ball has lived up to the hype this season after becoming the frontrunner to win this season’s rookie of the year award. Ball, who’s currently averaging 15 points, five rebounds, and six assists per game, has been in the media landscape even before he got drafted mostly because of his father, […]

Former NBA forward Robert Horry believes he is one of the kings of clutch. Horry said Wednesday on ESPN he belongs on the NBA’s Mount Rushmore of clutch players alongside Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and Kobe Bryant: "MJ, Kobe, Reggie Miller & myself!" – @RKHorry on his Mt Rushmore of clutch players in NBA history […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and newest member of the Boston Red Sox, LeBron James, can’t stop making history – whether it’s on the hardwood, the diamond, or in his investment portfolio. A fifth NBA championship would mark a major step forward in James’ chase of Michael Jordan in the basketball GOAT discussion. But he can’t obtain […]

Zach LaVine is quickly rising on the list of all-time greats for the Chicago Bulls. On Tuesday, the All-Star guard took another step in the right direction as he matched a two-decade-long scoring milestone that has been held by none other than the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. LaVine had another offensive explosion on Tuesday in […]

LaMelo Ball has been nothing short of spectacular in his young career for the Charlotte Hornets. He is still in his first season in the NBA, but has the innate ability to get his teammates involved and find his own shot. Ball is already one of the best playmakers in the league and is a […]

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-102 in Spectrum Center in front of team owner, Michael Jordan, 500 healthcare workers, and 3,000 fans. This was their first time allowing fans to attend a home game this season and they came away with a win in a tightly contested game. With Jordan in attendance, Terry […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has always said he wants to be one of the NBA’s elite. Well, there’s no doubt he already is. But after Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, he climbed a notch higher as he joined the elite of the elites: Michael Jordan. After leading Team LeBron to an easy 170-150 win over […]

NBA legend Michael Jordan has already made an image as an avid gambler and casino-goer during his playing days. However, unknown to many, his affinity for gambling was the reason for the postponement of a press conference that he was set to have upon making his second return to the league in 2001. Former NBA […]

Rookie LaMelo Ball has eclipsed any expectations that the Charlotte Hornets had of him when they drafted him third overall in the 2020 draft. Ball’s play has garnered the attention of the NBA with his highlight-reel passes and an incredible ability to score. His play has even left Hornets owner and one of the best […]

Michael Jordan and Gary Payton’s competitiveness was highlighted in the 2020 documentary about the Chicago Bulls titled “The Last Dance.” One of the more memorable moments in the docu-series, however, was when Jordan laughed off The Glove for saying he was able to make life hard for the legendary NBA forward. In a passionate retelling […]

For the longest time, the Boston Celtics’ eight straight championships have stood as the standard of excellence for professional basketball teams. And why not? Their “eight-peat” arguably remains the single-most impossible team record to break. The 1990s Chicago Bulls came the closest to accomplishing the feat, with six championships (1991-93, 1996-98) in eight years. Those […]

The Charlotte Hornets exceeded the expectations of many in the first half of the 2020-21 season. From LaMelo Ball seemingly running away with Rookie of the Year to Terry Rozier’s sudden scoring explosions, there is a lot the average NBA fan might not have seen coming. Through 35 games, the Hornets are 17-18, good enough […]

The Houston Rockets have been involved in a number of blockbuster trade deals throughout the history of the franchise. In 2012, they brought in James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder, turning out to be the face of the franchise for many years until 2020. Moreover, the team brought in Chris Paul in 2017 before […]

Converse decided to craft an ode to a couple of beloved championship squads as they collaborated with streetwear brand Chinatown Market to bring a new twist to their Chuck Taylor and Pro Leather sneakers. The design of the shoes was inspired by the colorful jackets designed by Jeff Hamilton to commemorate the title victories of […]

LOS ANGELES — Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been a part of a number of the most notable NBA Finals moments in history, sharing these experiences as a player and coach with some of the biggest legends in the sport. It’s hard for Kerr to pinpoint the most memorable one, but he […]