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A heated debate between Max Kellerman and Kendrick Perkins ensued during a First Take episode on who’s the greatest scorer of all time between Michael Jordan and Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. The debate trickled onto Twitter, where a fan laid out his argument on why Durant could overtake Jordan as the greatest offensive talent […]

“Slaughterhouse 23.” It sounds more like a road-side barbecue joint, but the title has become a nickname for the golf course operated by NBA legend Michael Jordan, according to PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler. “It’s his golf course, so it’s set up very well for him … It’s almost the shorter you hit it, the […]

Amid a challenging year, NBA legend Michael Jordan is looking to share his success by donating $2 million garnered from The Last Dance documentary for Feeding America, a hunger-relief organization. Its member food banks throughout Carolina and Chicago will also be allocated with the proceeds, via a post on the organization’s Twitter page. An incredible […]

Sonny Vacarro was the executive who pushed Nike to sign Michael Jordan—who was then just coming out of North Carolina. The partnership boomed to a billion-dollar business and instantly revolutionized the shoe industry. After winning his first NBA title, Jordan gave Vacarro a shoe, which the executive has kept in his wife’s dresser for almost […]

LaMelo Ball was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft, meaning that his father, LaVar Ball, will be a popular figure in Buzz City as well. With his son set to play for Michael Jordan, LaVar shared whom he believes is the greatest player of all time. While speaking to Shannon Sharpe […]

LaVar Ball says he won’t play Charlotte Hornets owner and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan one-on-one unless $200 million is put up by someone. Ball, who thinks he can beat Jordan in a game of one-on-one, spoke to football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe about the game everyone wants to see. How much would […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan called Gordon Hayward late Friday night in an effort to close the deal for Charlotte to land the small forward, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Whatever Jordan said worked, as Hayward has agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with the Hornets. Michael Jordan called Gordon Hayward late last […]

After the Charlotte Hornets drafted LaMelo Ball with the third overall pick in the 2020 draft, everyone started thinking about LaVar Ball’s Michael Jordan quote from a few years ago. To recall, LaVar said he could beat Jordan in a one-on-one game. During his media session with Hornets reporters on Friday, Ball had a hilarious […]

It’s been proven in the history of the NBA that it would be close to impossible to win a title with just one superstar spearheading your franchise. In recent time, we’ve had the chance to witness Big 3s like the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. Not to mention Stephen […]

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to grab a prospect in the event that he remains to be available when they pick with the third overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft. Hornets team owner Michael Jordan reportedly expressed his desires for his team to select LaMelo Ball come draft night. Via The Ringer’s 2020 NBA […]

The concept of grown men, spending their entire days locked inside their rooms playing video games until the end of time, was once laughed upon by athletes and sports personalities from around the world. However those skeptics soon realized the potential that the industry offers. Gone are those days when esports events were held in […]

It’s one of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA: Isiah Thomas doesn’t like Michael Jordan. Recently, Thomas weighed in on the seemingly endless GOAT debate involving MJ and LeBron James. He joined Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast and quite unsurprisingly, he said LBJ is the clear-cut choice between the two megastars because of his […]

For NBA fans of the late 1980s to the early 1990s, the rivalry between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas proved to be one of the most intense head-to-head feuds of the that era–both on and off the court. Their unique relationship was put into the limelight in ESPN’s mega-hit docuseries “The Last Dance.” As it […]

One of the most heated debates in all of basketball is the GOAT conversation and whether or not Michael Jordan has done enough to cement his spot at the top of NBA’s Mt. Rushmore. After six titles and five league MVP awards, the Chicago Bulls icon’s claim of being the greatest of all time is […]

The Last Dance documentary about the Chicago Bulls dynasty is certainly a classic. Months after it premiered, fans are still asking for more footage just to get their Michael Jordan fix. Turns out, ESPN’s 10-episode mini-series left out some juicy old interviews of His Airness. Luckily, they will be featured in a special limited-time Blu-ray […]

The NBA’s GOAT debate got a whole lot more interesting after LeBron James won his fourth NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers this year, inching closer to Michael Jordan’s perfect six titles. Danny Green went to Michael Jordan’s alma mater in the University of North Carolina and has also played a part in three […]

The producers of “The Last Dance” — which chronicled Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ quest for their sixth title — are reportedly working on a documentary featuring WWE icon Stone Cold Steve Austin The news was revealed by former WWE announcer Lillian Garcia on The Chris Van Vliet Show, where she admitted that she’ll […]

Retired NBA player Kendrick Perkins went off on Michael Jordan’s former agent, David Falk, following his recent comments about how dominant His Airness would be if he played in the league today. Falk claimed that Jordan would easily average 60 points on 75 percent shooting in today’s free-flowing (not to mention hand-checking) era. Perk, who […]

On the court, the GOAT conversation between Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan remains interesting. Be it the comparison regarding their respective records in the NBA Finals or the number of their championship rings, everyone will surely have their own take regarding the never-ending debate. However, if there is […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas was recently a guest on Heavy live with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson and the two-time NBA champion said he’s open to sitting down with Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan and squashing their beef. Thomas admitted to Robinson that he didn’t know Jordan hated him until he watched “The Last Dance” […]

Stock racer Bubba Wallace showed off his Michael Jordan-inspired car as he prepares to debut for MJ’s new NASCAR team. Wallace is racing a No. 23, Jordan’s number with the Chicago Bulls, and the car is also painted in red and black. Bubba Wallace unveiled his new car. Racing the #23 in red and black […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been adamant about honoring the late Kobe Bryant’s legacy with an NBA title. Not only did the Purple and Gold do just that, but L.A. also found a number of ways to commemorate Kobe en route to championship No. 17. The Lakers wore the “Black Mamba” jerseys throughout the NBA […]

NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon was recently a guest on CNBC where he was asked to chime in on the never-ending GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Olajuwon, a two-time champion and one of the best players in NBA history himself, responded by emphasizing that Jordan is “a far superior player” than James. “When […]

Throughout his stories NBA career with the Chicago Bulls and later, the Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan garnered attention and scrutiny that few athletes before or after him have experienced. Jordan played in the league from the 1980s to the 2000s, winning six titles and almost every individual honor with the Bulls and becoming recognized as […]

The GOAT has spoken. None other than Michael Jordan himself has given his two cents worth on superteams in the NBA, and it is clear that His Airness is not a fan. According to the Charlotte Hornets owner, superstars teaming up to form powerhouse teams has a detrimental impact on the league as a whole: […]

NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is opening a second medical clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, per CNN. This new clinic comes just two years after Jordan helped open the first medical clinic with a $7 million commitment. “To see how this has evolved over the last year is to gratifying. It makes […]

Legendary NCAA coach Mike Krzyzewski has shared his two cents worth on the debate about LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan. Sort of. To be more specific, Coach K weighed in on which icon’s Olympic team he believes stands out more between MJ’s 1992 Dream Team or LeBron’s 2008 Redeem Team. The long-standing Duke coach made […]

Ever wondered why NBA legend Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player ever, never had an interest in becoming a coach in the league? Well, you are in luck, as Jordan told Cigar Aficionado’s Marvin R. Shanken that he doesn’t have the patience to be an NBA coach, via Slam Magazine: “I have no patience […]

Jamal Murray had some special moments in the playoffs for the Denver Nuggets, and he’s attempting to carve out his own legacy like Michael Jordan once did. As he prepares himself for the upcoming season, Murray detailed the first time he met Jordan in an interview with Ashley Nevel. Via Fadeaway World: “I met him at […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently guested on Shotime’s “All the Smoke” podcast with Matt Barnes. One of the most intriguing topics of discussion covered Kerr’s role in the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls dynasty in the ’90’s. After winning six titles in eight years, the Bulls dynasty infamously came to an end after […]

Ever since LeBron James won the fourth title of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, the GOAT debate between himself and the one and only Michael Jordan has been raging on. Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard himself could not help but to jump in on the back-and-forth, with the five-time All-Star providing his […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is indeed the walking epitome of a modern-day NBA guard. The 30-year-old supreme scorer undoubtedly possesses one of the best skillsets suited for today’s fast-paced game. When asked by a fan on Twitter what type of attributes he would love to have from the game’s all-time greats, Dame Dolla […]

When NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant faced off for the final time in March of 2003 at Staples Center, there was an iconic moment that took place between the two Hall of Famers. Bryant took Jordan one-on-one on a Los Angeles Lakers offensive possession, but MJ read Kobe’s drive perfectly to draw an […]

Former Chicago Bulls security guard John Capps’ six championship rings with the Michael Jordan-led team are currently being put up on an online auction block from October 9 to October 22, according to USA Today’s Chris Bumbaca. He appeared in the  Jordan’s documentary about the 1997-98 season, his final campaign with the Bulls entitled “The […]

Detroit Pistons legend and Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas stands by his statement LeBron James is the greatest player in NBA history. Thomas took to Twitter to defend previous statements regarding James as the “GOAT,” citing a segment by FOX Sports commentator Nick Wright: Goat debate facts @getnickwright https://t.co/GAEXusrTEB — Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) […]

When LeBron James recently won his fourth NBA title, first with the Los Angeles Lakers, the argument of who the GOAT is between him or Michael Jordan was reignited. Sam Smith, a well-respected Chicago writer and long-time Bulls historian, explained why he’ll always have Jordan as his GOAT. “What separates Jordan and a few others […]

LeBron James is still chasing Michael Jordan’s status as the greatest basketball player of all-time — and he’s still studying His Airness, too. James narrowed the G.O.A.T. argument on Sunday by leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the franchise’s 17th championship. The title marks LeBron’s fourth in 10 Finals appearances, compared to Jordan’s six rings […]

LeBron James’ most recent triumph with the Los Angeles Lakers has reignited the debate about who is the greatest basketball player in NBA history. For years, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has been heralded by many–including peers and commentators–as the “GOAT,” but LeBron certainly has an argument. James also hinted at the debate himself during […]

During an interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN after the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 championship over the Miami Heat, Anthony Davis was asked who the GOAT is between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. It was a tough question for Davis since he’s not only teammates with James, but he also grew up in […]