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The NBA Finals MVP Award, now known as the Bill Russell Finals MVP Award, is usually given to the best-performing player from the championship team. Throughout the years, it’s only natural that the prestigious trophy has been handed to the greatest players of the game, players that have cemented their legacies. Given the competitive nature […]

Chicago Bulls legend and basketball G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan was one of the most feared competitors to ever play the game. His attitude on the court was always backed up by his play and Jordan made to sure to look good while breaking the heart of anyone who wasn’t a Bulls fan. One of his most […]

Jersey retirements are a great way to celebrate special NBA figures who took part in a franchise’s glorious eras. As a result, the elite company is composed of impactful players who played a huge role in reeling in championships and record-breaking moments. But while it’s usually justified when a player gets his jersey number retired, […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts put himself in a conversation among the best QBs in the NFL after he won his first Super Bowl trophy in February after taking down the Kansas City Chiefs. Since then, he has been trying to figure out how he can win more Super Bowls. In a recent article from […]

Choosing a jersey number is common in playing basketball across all levels. But for some players, there’s more that lies beneath the number. For some, it’s a way to honor specific events and special persons. And for others, it’s a great way to convey a message. Here is a look at the 10 best stories […]

NBA predraft comparisons have usually been a decent way of gauging a prospect’s ceiling and impact in the league. However, projections aren’t always the most accurate way of predicting a player’s potential. Here are the 10 notable NBA players who had the most inaccurate predraft player comparisons, ranked. Check out the gallery. 10. DeAndre Ayton […]

The wait is over. After weeks of speculation, NBC has unveiled its full team for the highly anticipated return of NBA coverage, and the roster is as stacked as fans hoped, per AwfulAnnouncing. Six more talented names have joined the NBA on NBC and Peacock! Austin Rivers, Derek Fisher, Brian Scalabrine, Robbie Hummel, and Brad […]

The debate of who the greatest basketball player of all time is will never go away, and it’s because people will always have different answers. No matter what age group or who you grew up watching, there will always be several names thrown in the discussion. One thing that has stayed consistent is one person’s […]

NBA legends are former NBA stars who are long gone from the league but continue to be remembered for their respective legacies. But given that the NBA drastically changes, one cannot help but wonder what if some of these legends were able to play in the modern era during their peak. And there’s no question […]

If a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto in the shape of Michael Jordan’s Jumpman logo can get sold for thousands, you know a limited edition autographed rookie card is bound to generate some buzz. Through Pharell’s auction house (Joopiter), an autographed 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card was sold at $2.5 million last June, becoming the third most […]

Nike has been working to bring back the Air Jordan 5 through recent releases and collaborations on both new pairs and OG colorways. Pairs like the OG “Grape” and the newest crossovers with A Ma Maniere have the Jordan 5 fully in the spotlight and Nike will bring back yet another classic with this upcoming […]

Baron Davis had a story to share about Michael Jordan during the 2002 NBA All-Star Game, which was hilarious. Davis appeared on a July 14 edition of the Podcast P with Paul George podcast. He explained what went down in 2002, when he tried to get the legend’s autograph but to no avail. “Jordan was […]

While Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gets more respect, one of his protectors was named the gold standard in the NFL. Also, Hurts spent time with Michael Jordan and Carmelo Anthony after the Eagles’ Super Bowl win, according to a post on X by Nice Kicks. Michael Jordan with Jalen Hurts and Carmelo Anthony in […]

The one thing that can always get the NBA world talking is when a controversial list comes out ranking players. The latest list to drop was Bleacher Report’s Top 100 players of all time, and of course, things start to get spicy when you get to the top 3. The ever-long debate of Michael Jordan […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is once again having fun at the internet’s expense, this time by invoking Michael Jordan. While reflecting on his basketball idols during a recent appearance in the Mind the Game podcast, the Lakers superstar took a lighthearted jab at how his words often get spun into over-the-top narratives. "There […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently shared a candid reflection on how Michael Jordan earned his respect during the 1993 NBA Finals. Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show, Barkley admitted that it wasn’t until that six-game series against the Chicago Bulls that he believed Jordan was truly the superior player. “Let me tell you this, […]

Newly acquired Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t taking back what some perceived as a slight to Michael Jordan. On LeBron James and Steve Nash’s ‘Mind the Game’ podcast, Durant said, in regards to the constant commitment of playing professional basketball at an elite level, “Some people say, ‘I wanna go play baseball. And then […]

Kevin Durant is going to say whatever he feels on social media, and he once again found himself in that situation, but this time, with some Chicago Bulls fans. It all started when Durant went on the Mind the Game podcast and mentioned Michael Jordan while hyping up LeBron James, saying, “Some people say ‘I […]

More often than not, the Top 10 picks of the NBA Draft could be best described as the cream of the crop. Throughout the years, these selections have found plenty of success in the league. However, they also carry heavy expectations, leading to possible busts. Here is a look at the best and worst NBA […]

While the future of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been in question ever since the comments made from his representation about doing the best for himself in wanting to compete, there has been vitriol towards the 40-year-old. Even after the Lakers star James opted into his $52.6 million player option, there would […]

The Air Jordan 4 has grown massively in popularity over the last few years and many seasoned sneakerheads may have began to put the silhouette over the Jordan 3 and Jordan 11 as the best Michael Jordan shoe of all-time. While that’s a debate for another day, Nike will continue to re-release some of their […]

Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan had a way of making everything look cooler, from his effortless heroics on the court down to the sneakers he was rocking while doing so. The Air Jordan 11 stands out as one of his most iconic sneaker silhouettes thanks to their timeless design and Nike continues to push new […]

The Air Jordan 5 is one of the most recognizable silhouettes in all of Michael Jordan’s numbered signature sneakers for its unmistakable shape and aggressive design. From being featured in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and seen countless times on the court worn by Jordan, it’s hard to envision a more iconic pair of Nike sneakers. In […]

If you’ve ever dreamed of living like basketball royalty, now’s your shot. Michael Jordan’s former Highland Park estate, dubbed Champions Point, is officially up for short-term rent, and it’s not going for pocket change, NBCChicago reports. Listed through Airbnb Luxe, the estate promises an elite experience fit for a GOAT, complete with a jaw-dropping price […]

The anticipation for Michael Jordan being an NBA on NBC contributor this fall remains palpable. Part of it is also how he will approach this role in assessing the current generation of NBA players. On Podcast P with Paul George, former NBA player Paul Pierce truly believes that Jordan’s positive nature will help bridge the […]

While it’s easy to give this first fourteen Air Jordan sneakers their well-deserved praise, models 15-40 can sometimes get lost in the fray. However, the Air Jordan 17 has been standing out as a hot commodity over the last two years and collaborator Infinite Archives will bring their creative vision towards the first “luxury” Jordan […]

Since its inception in 1985, the numbered Air Jordan signature sneaker collection remains as one of the most successful ventures into footwear and fashion of all time. Since Nike made NBA legend Michael Jordan their poster child and eventually gave him his own subsidiary in Jordan Brand, the signature line has been going as strong […]

In the modern NBA, teams are slowly veering away from isolation plays. One-on-one plays aren’t inefficient enough to compete against the best teams in the league. However, one-on-one situations still produce some of the most exciting plays in the league. They inject a street-ball atmosphere while showcasing a player’s skill to be creative with the […]

Jordan Brand and Nike are gearing up for a massive release calendar slating the rest of 2025 as they continue to bring fresh looks and new colorways to some of the most popular silhouettes in the numbered line. While the Air Jordan 1 is the sneaker that started it all for the Jumpman, the Jordan […]

The Air Jordan 4 continues to be the most popular numbered Jordan silhouette in production at the moment while Nike and Jordan Brand keep adding unique colorways to the classic model. With the hype surrounding the return of the UNDFTD x Air Jordan 4, fans are clamoring for more new looks in terms of colorways […]

Cooper Flagg is soaking in being the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks. The standout talent from Duke is entering the pros with tremendous expectations.  As he takes it all in, Flagg takes time out to answer questions about who he is and what he’s all about. During the NBA Draft festivities on Wednesday […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just delivered a season that basketball fans will be talking about for decades. He led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship, battling through a thrilling seven-game series against the Indiana Pacers, per AthlonSports. Along the way, he claimed the league’s scoring title, won regular season MVP, and took home Finals MVP […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is just two days away, and it is another crucial one for the Chicago Bulls. After another Play-In Tournament exit this season, the Bulls earned the 12th pick in the draft. There has been some chatter about Chicago potentially trading up for a higher pick, and in general, the team is […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has just stepped into basketball immortality. With the Oklahoma City Thunder clinching the elusive NBA title, the 26-year-old superstar has joined an elite club of players who have won the regular season MVP, led the league in scoring, and capped it all off with an NBA championship in one season. Achieving this rare […]

There’s no question that the Air Jordan 4 is currently the most popular silhouette in all of the numbered Jordan sneakers and Jordan Brand has been taking full advantage of the trend with their recent releases. Following their most updated release of the Air Jordan 4 “White Cement,” we’ll see a new colorway enter the […]

The Air Jordan 4 remains as one of Michael Jordan’s most iconic sneakers released with Nike and given their newfound popularity over the last few years, it has us questioning whether the Jordan 4 ever really went out of style. It’s certain, however, that sneakerheads have been anxiously awaiting the return of one particular pair […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams scored 40 points in the Game 5 NBA Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers, there were a ton of statements made by the basketball world comparing him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a legendary duo. Mostly, the comparisons have been the Thunder star in Williams to former Chicago Bulls […]

The Chicago Bulls have been blessed by the basketball gods multiple times in the draft. Michael Jordan fell to their lap in the 1984 NBA draft, they were given the No. 1 pick to draft Derrick Rose, and many more. However, when a coin flip determines the Bulls’ draft odds, the result has been quite […]

Growing up, the conversation that took control of our lives was debating who was better between Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Every person and athlete had an opinion on the subject, and it is a debate that continues to this day. There are thousands of former and current NBA players who have played […]