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NBA socials went into a frenzy when reports about Michael Jordan turning down a massive payday for a two-hour appearance surfaced a couple of days ago. According to Jordan’s agent, David Falk, he approached the Hall of Famer with the $100 million deal to announce the endorsement. In the end, Jordan didn’t think the deal […]

Back in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan famously silenced anybody who thought Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Clyde Drexler was his equal. Jordan improbably drained six threes in the first half—still tied for a Finals record—and followed the final triple up with an iconic glance and shrug towards […]

Episode 5 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” will include a segment on the 1998 NBA All Star Game featuring a young Kobe Bryant memorably dueling with his idol, Michael Jordan. According to Magic Johnson, that famous matchup at Madison Square Garden began a profound relationship between the two, which Jordan movingly discussed in his eulogy […]

Much like any other NBA team, the Indiana Pacers have also had their fair share of dark times in their history. There have been some ups, but certainly a good number of down moments as well. Below we highlight five of the most heartbreaking moments in the history of the Indiana Pacers. MJ a member […]

Here is something to get very excited about: Episode 5 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series will heavily feature none other than Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA icon Kobe Bryant. This is according to Arash Markazi of The Los Angeles Times: “Episode 5 is dedicated to Kobe Bryant. His interview was filmed at his […]

In Episode 4 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan recounted how he first welcomed Phil Jackson as his new coach. The Chicago Bulls had parted ways with Doug Collins, a coach Jordan liked, to bring in Jackson, who had a very different philosophy. Jordan loved Collins and the trust the young coach had in him, […]

Nike is without a doubt the biggest athletics brand in the world today, and they have Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan to thank for giving them a much-needed boost during the 80s. As it turns out, Jordan’s agent, David Falk, played a pivotal role in how his client’s marriage with Nike started, and how this […]

There’s no denying that Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls are the talk of the town these days. This is thanks in large part to ESPN’s amazing docuseries, “The Last Dance.” As to be expected, MJ memorabilia have likewise had a sharp increase in value. Case in point is Jordan’s basketball cards. As reported by […]

A $100M payday is indeed considered life-changing money for most people. But if you’re worth $2.1 billion like basketball icon Michael Jordan, you have the luxury of turning down such lucrative opportunities. In an appearance on WFAN’s Boomer and Gio radio program on Sunday, MJ’s agent David Falk shared how Michael Jordan once said no […]

Sports documentary “The Last Dance” — which highlights Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ journey to their sixth title — becomes  Netflix’s most in-demand documentary worldwide. As reported by Lucas Shaw of Bloomberg, “The Last Dance” has overtaken “Tiger King” and is now the most in-demand documentary on the planet. The study was made by […]

Watching Michael Jordan in his full glory in “The Last Dance” documentary series has stirred up some treasured memories for Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley. Appearing on the newest episode of the “Drive & Dish” podcast along with Jazz teammate Georges Niang, Conley recalled the first time he met His Airness. Per the 32-year-old facilitator, […]

When Michael Jordan gave Will Perdue the nickname of “Will Vanderbilt,” the big man was initially hurt and embarrassed by it. To recall, Jordan didn’t think Perdue was good, so he started calling him “Will Vanderbilt” since Perdue went to college at Vanderbilt. MJ didn’t think the center deserved to be named after a Big […]

Back in 1998, “The Last Dance” was in the fetal stages of production as producer Andy Thompson and a young Adam Silver of NBA Entertainment took on filming the Chicago Bulls for an all-access season. James Stern co-directed a parallel tale about the Bulls’ success in “Michael Jordan to the Max,” an IMAX film that […]

Reggie Miller had no problems answering a very sensitive topic regarding The Dream Team that took the 1992 Barcelona Olympics by storm. During an interview with Dan Patrick on The Dan Patrick Show, Miller outright agreed that Bulls legend Michael Jordan was culpable for Isiah Thomas being snubbed from the roster. Patrick: Do you think […]

The fame surrounding Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls back in their heyday often forced his teammates to take some odd routes to keep themselves safe and away from the prying attention. Pseudonyms were a popular and useful way to remain incognito amid the Jordan hype. Will Perdue says he went by “Cosmo Kramer,” of […]

During his time in the NBA, the great Michael Jordan employed David Falk as his agent. As it turns out, Falk is still talking up his number one client to this very day, despite the fact that its been decades since the Chicago Bulls legend last took the floor. Speaking on 106.7 FM’s The Junkies […]

Michael Jordan’s longtime agent, David Falk, is one of the select few who have been able to see all 10 episodes of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docuseries “The Last Dance.” Watching them in full has rendered Falk aware that some of the things he’s suspected for years will come to light, including Scottie Pippen’s alleged jealousy. […]

“The Last Dance” director Jason Hehir himself has just confirmed that former Chicago Bulls big man Luc Longley will not be part of the famed ESPN docuseries based on Michael Jordan and the final year of their dynasty. According to Hehir, it was budgetary constraints that led to Longley being omitted as part of the […]

With the NBA still on hiatus due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, old (seemingly endless) debates are bubbling back up among NBA fans and media pundits alike. With The Last Dance Chicago Bulls documentary making waves in the GOAT debate, one NBA legend has his own thoughts on the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate […]

Michael Jordan was one of the most ruthless competitors in the history of basketball during his playing days. Naturally, the same can be said of his days as an NBA owner. Jordan, the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, has presided over a franchise whose valuation has grown by nearly a billion dollars in the […]

Last week, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine named his all-time Bulls starting lineup. The high-flyer went with Derrick Rose, himself, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Pau Gasol. Now, LaVine is listing his top five Bulls of all time. He’s going with Rose, Jordan, Pippen, Ben Gordon, and Jamal Crawford: .@ZachLaVine named his top 5 […]

Michael Jordan is the greatest of all-time. The GOAT. The best. You can argue the point as much as you want, but it doesn’t change the fact (yes, fact) that Jordan is the best basketball player who has ever lived. Jordan entered the NBA with the Chicago Bulls in 1984 and won six championships during […]

Though he was clearly one of the best point guards of the time, Isiah Thomas was left off of the Dream Team in 1992. Some thought Bulls legend Michael Jordan may have played a role in Thomas’ omission from the roster, but the team’s architect, Rod Thorn, says that wasn’t the case. As part of […]

Six-time champion Michael Jordan is calling BS on Isiah Thomas’ explanation for the Pistons’ shady walk-off after being swept in the 1991 Eastern Conference Finals. In 1991, the Pistons were attempting to defend back-to-back championships. With great players like Thomas, Bill Laimbeer, Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman, Detroit was a force to be reckoned with. […]

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from The Last Dance, it’s that Michael Jordan is one overly competitive dude. There’s simply no denying that. Former Chicago Bulls teammate Bill Wennington recently looked back on his own personal experience in the same. The 7-foot big man once swatted away a shot by MJ, and true enough, it […]

We’re nearly halfway through the epic ESPN docuseries “The Last Dance,” and there are still so many more incredible stories to tell. Below we highlight five Michael Jordan-related storylines that we feel deserve their own place in one of the six remaining episodes of this documentary. James R. Jordan Sr. We all know how pivotal […]

Zion Williamson’s mother, Sharonda Sampson, certainly knows best — as she instructed the New Orleans Pelicans rookie to study the All-Time greats to reach his full potential. At the top of that list, of course, is the NBA’s GOAT Michael Jordan. Per ESPN, the matriarch of the Williamson household asked Zion to closely monitor tapes […]

The mid-range shot is frowned upon by analytics experts these days, who instead preach the value of pace and space in the modern NBA. However, after seeing how Michael Jordan’s perimeter-oriented game led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles in the 90s, free agent Jamal Crawford is questioning if these experts do know what […]

Prior to the 1992 Summer Olympics, the Dream Team played in a qualifying tournament against Olympic hopefuls. They blew out most of the teams as expected. According to NBA legend Charles Barkley, before one of these games, Michael Jordan played 36 holes in golf but was still able to lock down a player. Barkley appeared […]

The NBA’s GOAT and Bulls legend Michael Jordan is so phenomenal during his playing days that fans can’t help but marvel at his every move. Even media men, who are supposed to keep it neutral during games, are not spared from being in awe of Jordan. ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon shared an interesting story on […]

The long-simmering feud between NBA retired greats Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas continued to overflow into the public last Sunday during the latest episode of the 10-part ESPN Films docu-series “The Last Dance” when the former Chicago Bulls six-time champion called out the perceived disrespectful move by Thomas of the Detroit Pistons not shaking hands […]

With ESPN airing the 10-part docu-series The Last Dance, chronicling the final season of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ quest for two three-peats and six championships in eight years, Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Chris Paul decided to share another story of Jordan’s infamous competitive spirit. Paul, 34, once challenged Jordan to a […]

WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi once had a chance at free Jordans when she was challenged by NBA legend Michael Jordan himself back in high school. The Phoenix Mercury three-time champion guard recalled the story with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe on Instagram, via ESPN. In 1999, Taurasi attended Jordan’s summer camp in Santa Barbara, California, […]

Michael Jordan is the deadliest midrange shooter in NBA history. His prowess would influence and inspire the next generation of All Star shooting guards, including Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and Richard Hamilton. Hamilton wasn’t just impacted by Jordan from afar, though. The three-time All Star got to pick Jordan’s brain up-close as his Washington Wizards […]

Michael Jordan’s long-simmering feelings toward Isiah Thomas are made apparent in Episode 4 of “The Last Dance” docuseries, though the former Detroit Pistons guard said he was caught off-guard by Jordan’s vitriolic words. During the episode, Jordan is shown a clip of Thomas explaining the Pistons’ decision to walk off the court in Game 4 […]

Are we really doing this again? I guess we are. The Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance has inspired Jordan-LeBron James comparisons for the umpteenth time, and on Tuesday morning, ESPN’s First Take debated over how James would have fared in Jordan’s era. So you know, it was just another variation of, “Who is better? […]

Steve Kerr knows his way around NBA dynasties. He was a role player on the Chicago Bulls from 1993-98, won two titles with the San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003), and reached the NBA Finals in all five seasons as a head coach with the Golden State Warriors—winning three more rings. Of the many differences between […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton has been intently watching ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance,” which has sparked plenty of uncanny similarities between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Walton, who played with Bryant as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, noted how passages of each episode of the series reflect how similar the two […]

One of the most hilarious bits coming out of Sunday’s episodes of The Last Dance was Michael Jordan absolutely roasting his former Chicago Bulls teammate Scott Burrell. As it turns out, Burrell’s wife was also tuned in (of course she was), and her reaction to his husband’s rather unwanted cameo is pretty epic. Jordan went on a […]