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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: […]

Michael Jordan is regarded by many as the greatest basketball player of all time, but it’s easy to forget just why he joined the Washington Wizards after leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990s and becoming the most marketable player in the history of the NBA. There are a few reasons […]

Michael Jordan is the best ever. The GOAT. It’s as simple as that. The records he broke, the championships he won, the dynasty he led, the legacy he left — these are all testament to this undeniable fact. If you need more convincing then perhaps the best place to start is with some of the […]

Retired NBA icon Michael Jordan, together with the Jordan Brand, recently pledged to donate $100 million over the next 10 years to causes aimed to fight racial injustice. A rather neutral figure when it comes to social issues over the last few years, His Airness bared that he’s had enough of the country’s blatant racial […]

It was recently reported that the great Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand will be donating a sum of $100 million to support efforts against racial inequality in the nation. The Chicago Bulls legend has recently explained his motivation behind this generous donation, saying that he wanted to make sure his hard-earned money is used for […]

Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand will be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations fighting racial injustice. A joint statement on the donation was put out Friday afternoon: Joint Statement from Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand regarding $100m donation. pic.twitter.com/yYXWh5eBZl — Estee Portnoy (@esteep) June 5, 2020 Michael Jordan’s donation comes after […]

Basketball fans worldwide rejoiced after the NBA confirmed that it will resume the 2019-20 NBA regular season on July 31. It appears that we have Michael Jordan to thank for the agreed-upon format, per NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. In a tweet from Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press on Thursday, Silver bared that the league’s […]

Figuring out a list of the top 10 shooting guards of all time is a difficult task for any NBA writer, but the 10 best shooting guards ever is a debate worth having. And guess what? We’re not only about to talk about some of the best guards in history, but position it so it’s […]

Towards the end of his NBA career, former Boston Celtics star Cedric Maxwell had the chance to match up with a young Michael Jordan many times. Of course, by then, Maxwell had left Boston and was now in the Western Conference and past his prime. However, despite the experience of facing Jordan one-on-one during his […]

Jasmine Jordan, the daughter of the great Michael Jordan, shared what her father feels about social media and whether or not fans will finally see the Greatest of All Time open a personal account. The younger Jordan was interviewed on ABC Audio where she shared some juicy information about her father’s thoughts on social media. […]

NBA free agent JR Smith finally gave his two cents on the never-ending GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, JR Smith explained in detail what separates LeBron from all-time greats like Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant. “He holds you […]

Following Tampa Bay Buccaneers star tight end Rob Gronkowski’s return to NFL after a year in retirement, the former New England Patriots Super Bowl champion is working to get his body in shape—by shooting some hoops. Rob Gronkowski, 31, shared a photo of himself on Instagram on Friday of the tight end posing in mid-air […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry do not have similar game tapes. Jordan was a high-flying acrobat who eventually developed a lethal midrange jumper and deadly post game. Meanwhile, Curry is a gunner whose proficiency from the perimeter helped revolutionize the NBA and the way front offices construct their […]

Charlotte Hornets majority owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan issued a statement in response to George Floyd’s death and the outpouring of protests against racial injustices this week. Jordan — through his manager Estee Portnoy — said he is “deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry” with the events that have transpired. Jordan also said […]

It would seem basketball fans are clamoring for just about anything related to Michael Jordan in the weeks following the conclusion of ESPN’s “The Last Dance.” A 20-page love letter Jordan apparently sent to actress and model Amy Hunter sold for over $25,000 on Sunday morning: A 20-page handwritten Michael Jordan love letter, which sold […]

Portland Trail Blazers legend Clyde Drexler is one of the many players featured in “The Last Dance” docuseries as one of Michael Jordan’s rivals. As it turns out, however, Drexler has yet to see a single episode of the groundbreaking series. According to Drexler, his hesitation to watch “The Last Dance” stems from being on […]

Much has been made of the NBA GOAT debate, especially during the onset of ESPN/Netflix’s hit docu-series “The Last Dance.” The show centered around the career of the one and only Michael Jordan and his journey with the Chicago Bulls. It was an ultimate showing of MJ’s greatness, which placed him atop the leaderboard of […]

Everyone who watched ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary, which focused in on the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, witnessed the unrelenting competitive nature of Michael Jordan. Certainly, Jordan’s hard-nosed leadership style isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and may rub some people the wrong way. However, for L.A. Clippers star Paul George, that isn’t going to be […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George joined the all-time best players bandwagon and named his own all-time starting five. The 6-foot-8 swingman recently spoke with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, and there’s no doubt that the most contentious decision George made was picking the late, great Kobe Bryant over Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. “I would have […]

The Michael Jordan-Steve Kerr skirmish during a Chicago Bulls‘ team practice was indeed one of the most entertaining moments from the recently concluded 10-part ESPN docu-series “The Last Dance.” The brilliant series shed light on the moments leading to the now-infamous brawl, wherein His Airness managed to land clean shots to Kerr’s face which left […]

Chicago Bulls Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan, the current owner of the Charlotte Hornets, reportedly voiced a dissent in all 30 NBA franchises resuming play upon the restart of the 2019-20 season following the three-month-plus hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Michael Jordan, 57, was a prominent […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spent 15 years playing in the NBA, most notably as a member of the second three-peat Chicago Bulls next to Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan. Kerr’s arrival on the Bulls did not coincide with Jordan’s presence, however, as the current Charlotte Hornets owner was in retirement […]

One thing the hype surrounding ESPN/Netflix’s mega-hit docuseries “The Last Dance” has boosted tremendously is the value of all Michael Jordan merchandise. Case in point is a used ticket from Jordan’s NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls, which just sold at a whopping $25,000. Here is the official statement from Huggins & Scotts Auctions: A […]

The Michael Jordan versus Reggie Miller scuffle back in 1993 was one of the most interesting dynamics seen in the recently concluded ESPN 10-part docu-series “The Last Dance”. Former Chicago Bulls point guard BJ Armstrong, who was in the thick of things when the altercation occurred, recalled the exact moment he tried to separate the […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks doesn’t think Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls would have beaten the Houston Rockets if the two teams played in the 1994 NBA Finals. Jordan retired before the start of the 1993-94 season to go play baseball. This was after MJ won three straight rings with the Bulls. Brooks […]

Michael Jordan was not quite the same player he had been in the 1990s when he attempted a second comeback with the Washington Wizards. But he certainly retained his staunch competitiveness. Jordan’s former Wizards teammate Richard Hamilton had some telling comments during an appearance for the All The Smoke podcast about playing with “His Airness” […]

With the NBA seemingly on the verge of resuming its 2019-20 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a championship run and what would be 17th title, which would tie the record for the most in league history with the arch-rival Boston Celtics. As the league, its players, and the fans await the […]

ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” the 10-part docuseries that captivated the world of sports for five straight weeks, hit a soft spot for Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony. The NBA veteran watched Michael Jordan be portrayed in a somewhat new light in the highly acclaimed series, something that stood out to him. Via CBS Sports’ Colin […]

Carmelo Anthony has had it with the endless Michael Jordan-LeBron James comparisons. The Portland Trail Blazers forward has had a shoe contract with Jordan Brand since he came into the NBA and has been friends with James since they tested their mettle as high school students. Yet the veteran NBA scorer didn’t take sides in […]

The story of how Michael Jordan went from wearing his baseball jersey No. 45 and reverting to the familiar No. 23 upon his return to the Chicago Bulls from retirement has been told many times. Most cite Orlando Magic guard Nick Anderson as the reason for the change, as he told the press after getting […]