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The greats always finish on a high note. Or at least that’s the ultimate goal for every single NBA player. Especially NBA legends. After all, who would want to end his career with a loss? Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable final game performances of some former NBA players with legendary status. […]

In 2019, NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, Milwaukee Bucks owner Wes Edens and Boston Celtics owners Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck created Cincoro Tequila. Per Sip Whiskey, Cincoro Tequila is made using agaves sourced from private farms in both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico. The different […]

Everyone makes mistakes. The NBA Draft history is full of the examples of tragic mishaps that general managers and NBA personnel have made over the history of the NBA. Of course, the NBA Draft has produced some of the NBA’s most brightest stars which include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and so […]

NBA on TNT analyst and former Houston Rockets guard Kenny Smith has come out with a definitive statement explaining why he believes the Chicago Bulls would not have gotten eight straight championships if Jordan hadn’t retired in 1993. In a recent interview on ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith (no relation), Kenny Smith stated […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier already plays for Michael Jordan, but he still gained a deeper appreciation for his team’s owner after watching ESPN’s The Last Dance docu-series. As with so many other players in the modern NBA, Rozier—along with teammate Devante Graham—used The Last Dance to dive into the Jordan story and learn […]

There’s no better moment for any NBA team than to win a championship. As of this moment, twenty franchises can say they achieved that feat. The NBA is rich in history when it comes to talking about the greatness that NBA teams display during championship moments. In this piece, we’re going to be ranking the […]

Since being founded in 2004 by billionaire Robert Johnson, the Charlotte Bobcats, now reincarnated as the Charlotte Hornets, are arguably the least accomplished franchise in the NBA—at least on the court. The organization has produced just two All-Stars (Gerald Wallace and Kemba Walker, three times), three playoff appearances (2010, 2014, 2016), these unfortunate jerseys, and […]

The NBA 2k brand has dominated the virtual arena and has captured basketball fans from across the globe. The unveiling of their annual cover athlete has been a major event and has given gamers something to look forward to come Fall. Let’s take a look at the most iconic NBA 2k covers since it’s 1999 […]

Yes, there are other basketball documentaries besides The Last Dance. Without a doubt, Michael Jordan’s latest documentary piqued the interest of fans all over the world for similar content. Without live basketball to cheer on, basketball documentaries have recently become more popular as fans look to divert their attention elsewhere. Here are the 10 best […]

Trades in the NBA have always been significant happenings, going back to the Boston Celtics landing Kevin Garnett, the Los Angeles Lakers shipping Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat, or the L.A. landing Pau Gasol. But, some of the biggest trades in history never happened. Let’s take a look at the 6 craziest NBA trades […]

There’s a soft spot in every sports fan’s heart for the children of their favorite athlete. Bronny James has always had a cult-like following on social media ever since he joined the JV team. The father – son relationship between Stephen Curry and former NBA player Dell Curry has always been a fun little wrinkle […]

Everyone knows His Airness has the cash to buy himself a sweet ride. If Michael Jordan can earn more than his entire team combined in a single NBA season, then it shouldn’t come as a surprise if you see him spending some of that cash on a few cars. Here is a rundown of his […]

Michael Jordan has racked up plenty of accolades over his storied career in basketball, business, and beyond. In addition to his six titles, plethora of hoops records, and (barely) debatable GOAT status, he’s also the first NBA player to officially eclipse the billion-dollar threshold, with Forbes most recently valuing his net worth at a staggering […]

While ESPN’s “The Last Dance” captivated basketball audiences around the world during the NBA’s hiatus, the series also has some conspicuous absences. The 10 episodes of “The Last Dance” provide insight into Michael Jordan’s rise to the top of the NBA, as well as the inner machinations of the Chicago Bulls. Director Jason Hehir also […]

Retired NBA forward Metta World Peace has spoken out — albeit randomly — about his thoughts on the whole GOAT debate. The former league enforcer is unsurprisingly taking an unconventional approach when picking his GOAT, though. World Peace took to Twitter to announce who should be the unbridled title-holder of the esteemed title. Wilt Chamberlain […]

Did you know Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has a tattoo on his body that he’s always been a bit sensitive about? In 2009 when Jordan was inducted into the Hall of Fame, legendary Bulls writer Sam Smith revealed the shocking revelation that MJ has one tattoo on his left breast: “Little known is he […]

Throughout their history, the Chicago Bulls haven’t been the type of team that has had tremendous success in the trade market. They have undoubtedly performed better during several drafts, with the likes of Micheal Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Derrick Rose, to name a few, all coming to Chicago via the draft. Be that as it […]

While it’s true that the more strategic team usually wins basketball games, players’ physical advantages also pose a big factor in the outcome of NBA matches. We’ve seen scouts salivate over NBA prospects with ridiculous wingspans, but another rather underrated attribute is the size of a player’s hands. Having mittens for hands does pose a […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan wore some spectacular jerseys during his legendary run with the Windy City franchise. All Bulls fans know which Chicago jersey is the best in franchise history, but what about the other ones that Jordan donned and dominated in? They’re not as slick as the No. 1 jersey, but they were […]

Michael Jordan and greatness are simply synonymous. While the GOAT has certainly put up some insane numbers throughout the course of his career, here are five of his most unbreakable records. 5. Only Player To Earn More Money Than His Entire Team We’re betting you didn’t expect to see a record like this. However, it’s […]

The creator of NBA Jam has finally confirmed the long-standing conspiracy theory that the game was programmed in a way that if Michael Jordan or anyone from the Chicago Bulls took a last-second shot against the Detroit Pistons, it would ALWAYS miss. In an interview with Ars Technica, NBA Jam lead designer Mark Turmell admitted […]

Michael Jordan was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009. The Chicago Bulls legend finished his NBA career with averages of 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games with the Bulls and Washington Wizards. MJ won six NBA titles, six Finals MVPs, five regular-season MVPs, three All-Star Game MVPs and 10 […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has a “flawless” basketball résumé. As a result, Green thinks LeBron is “arguably” the greatest basketball player of all time: 👀 pic.twitter.com/NChbn0csfF — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 23, 2020 Michael Jordan and LeBron James are universally recognized as the two greatest […]

Former NBA swingman Caron Butler played alongside and against some of the best basketball players that have ever lived as he playing career spanned about 15 years atop the highest level. As a result, Butler definitely knows a thing or two about the game and was recently asked about the greatest NBA player of all […]

Retired NBA icon Michael Jordan is forever the talk of everything basketball related. This includes his off-the-court greatness. In turn, talking about every Michael Jordan sponsor ever, endorsement and the like feels like a no-brainer. Hands down the NBA’s Greatest of All Time, Jordan’s success and popularity on the hardwood has made him an extremely […]

Apparently, the legend about Metta World Peace breaking Michael Jordan’s ribs in the summer of 2001 is completely true. Metta, who was still known as Ron Artest at that time, was suiting up for the Chicago Bulls back then and the ever-aggressive forward wasn’t backing down from the G.O.A.T., even if it was just a […]

As evidenced in the recent ESPN docuseries “The Last Dance,” the Chicago Bulls missed Michael Jordan mightily during his first retirement from the game. Even though he was pursuing a career in baseball soon after his first NBA three-peat, he was still giving guys the work at an upscale basketball gym downtown. On Jan. 4, […]

During an appearance on ESPN’s “WYD” with Ros Gold-Onwude, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley compared Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James to The King’s childhood hero, Michael Jordan. Barkley reiterated that Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is the closest thing he’s ever […]

During “The Last Dance” documentary, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan admitted that he was upset when pundits compared him to Clyde Drexler during the 1992 NBA Finals. Jordan said he attacked Drexler every night during the 1992 Finals just to prove to everyone that Drexler wasn’t even close to him. The Bulls won the series […]

Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in NBA history — included in anybody’s top 10 or 15. Turns out, The Dream puts current Rockets star James Harden in the same echelon of all-time greats. Olajuwon heaped some tremendous praise on the 2018 MVP, who has taken his scoring to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were in for a treat when 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson appeared on a Zoom conference call with them in late May. The Zen Master reportedly spoke about “The Last Dance” documentary, which featured the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season and numerous other events involving the dynasty years. According to Tim McManus […]

Blake Griffin revealed his passion for Michael Jordan stories, as the Detroit Pistons star admitted that the popular ESPN docuseries “The Last Dance” saved him from boredom during the long quarantine. Griffin, who signed a deal with Jordan Brand as a rookie, admitted watching the series was “basketball porn,” but noted Jordan still owes him […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen won #ThrowbackThursday well before many people were out of bed. The longtime Bulls forward celebrated the popular hashtag with a picture of himself holding onto Michael Jordan, one made memorable during “The Flu Game,” which took place 23 years ago during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the […]

“The Last Dance” cemented Michael Jordan’s legacy as the GOAT in the eyes of many. As it turns out, Jordan is also using the docuseries as a tool to motivate his players with the Charlotte Hornets. Throughout the series, Jordan’s elite competitiveness was on full display. More often than not, this expressed itself in MJ […]

By winning six titles in eight years, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls cemented themselves in basketball history as one of the greatest dynasties ever. It’s interesting to wonder, though, how this dynasty could have come to an abrupt end because of a number of franchise-altering moves by Chicago’s front office. Michael Jordan’s first retirement […]

The discussion between who the better player is between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James appears to be a debate that will perpetually rage on for generations to come. At the end of the day, there is no definitive way to determine who the GOAT really is. It will […]

It’s hard to deny that NBA executives have a difficult job, and having to make so many tough decisions will ultimately lead to some disastrous ones. There are times when decisions are so catastrophic that they end up making it on a top-five list of the most disastrous decisions in NBA history. 5. 1978 NBA […]

Chicago Bulls legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan hauled in a 442.3-pound marlin while fishing at the Big Rock Blue marlin fishing tournament in North Carolina on Tuesday. VIDEO: Michael Jordan and Catch 23 at Big Rock Landing Tuesday afternoon. The crew boated a blue marlin weighing 442.3 pounds. pic.twitter.com/f0b4f2J1EC — Ken Watlington (@KWOnAir) […]

One thing that most NBA fans can generally agree on is that Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all-time. Sure, there are LeBron James stans who will insist James is No. 1, and there are fans of the older generation who claim that Wilt Chamberlain was in fact the GOAT. But let’s be real: […]