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Michael Jordan — the greatest basketball player of all time — popped out of his seat after Terry Rozier of the Charlotte Hornets nailed the stepback jumper to break the tie against the Indiana Pacers. Peep the clip below per Bleacher Report. Notice how Jordan unleashed his signature fist pump after Rozier drained the jumper. […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard put on his best Michael Jordan impression once again for the L.A. Clippers on Sunday night when they took down the Utah Jazz, 105-94. Leonard scored 18 of this team-high 30 points in the fourth quarter, leading a furious rally in the final 12 minutes that saw the Clippers outscore […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry sat down with SiriusXM NBA Radio and was asked about Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s comments that Curry isn’t a Hall of Famer yet. Curry, the best shooter in NBA history, thinks Jordan would have a different answer if the question was asked again: “I love MJ. That’s […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is not letting Michael Jordan’s words get to him. The two two-time MVP recently addressed statements made by “His Airness”, where he claimed that Curry “is not yet MVP worthy” despite the impressive list of accomplishments he compiled throughout his 10-year NBA career. “I think I’m good, but then […]

Michael Jordan has taken a ton of backlash for recently saying that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is not a Hall-of-Famer yet. Now, whether or not Jordan meant that Curry is literally not in the Hall of Fame yet (which he isn’t) or that he has not had a career worthy of the Hall […]

Magic Johnson has an explanation for Michael Jordan’s recent claim that Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry “isn’t a Hall of Famer yet.” Jordan made the remark in a recent interview on the TODAY Show: https://twitter.com/HOT97/status/1186626776430239744?s=20 Curry, a six-time champion whose known as one of the best shooters in NBA history, will likely be inducted into the […]

A lot of people believe that if Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry retires today, he would be a sure-fire Hall of Famer. Apparently, one Michael Jeffrey Jordan does not share the same sentiments. The man considered as the consensus greatest basketball player of all time made headlines last night when he claimed that Stephen […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum didn’t stand for Michael Jordan’s comment to TODAY’s Craig Melvin, as the Hall of Fame shooting guard noted Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was not quite yet a Hall of Famer. Melvin and Jordan shared a drink as they caught up with Jordan’s life after basketball, prompting the […]

In just 10 seasons in the NBA, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has already created quite an impressive resume. Most people would think Michael Jordan agrees… but not so fast. A three time-NBA champion, two-time MVP, and six-time All-Star — not to mention his fast track to becoming the NBA’s leader in all-time […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is right around the corner with teams and players around the league gearing up for another 82-game grind. Along with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis preparing for the rigors of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers, some players are fighting to make an impression and prove their worth to […]

LOS ANGELES – With just one day remaining until opening night, Doc Rivers, Kawhi Leonard, and the LA Clippers are making their final preparations for the Los Angeles Lakers. Leonard is ‘good to go’ without any minutes limit or restrictions, according to Rivers. However, the team will still be without Paul George and likely Rodney […]

Chicago Bulls legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan has remained active in the sport that he loves, the theater of competition in which he built an indestructible legacy. Besides his basketball ventures, he continues to be involved in the community as he looked to open two medical clinics in North Carolina. It’s an impressive […]

Despite a rousing preseason debut with the New Orleans Pelicans, rookie Zion Williamson has been looking forward to his second preseason game, getting to face the Chicago Bulls in the very arena which Michael Jordan made his canvas. Williamson, who signed with Jordan Brand earlier last month, expressed his emotions when first taking the court […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban can envision Michael Jordan having a ball in this era of the NBA, confident he would average 40 points per game if he was born into these times. “Michael Jordan in today’s NBA will kill it,” said Cuban during a phone interview on The Dan Patrick Show. “His body’s going […]

Tilman Fertitta never fails to defend James Harden. The Houston Rockets owner supported his team’s superstar’s recent comments about media bias causing him to finish runner-up in MVP voting to Giannis Antetokounmpo last season, and in general goes out of his way to lavish praise on Harden at every opportunity possible. It makes sense, too. […]

The great Michael Jordan has sold a minority share of his ownership of the Charlotte Hornets. According to sports business expert Darren Rovell, the Chicago Bulls legend appears to have sold some of his shares for a significant profit, but still remains as the majority owner of the franchise: Sources: Michael Jordan sold his undisclosed […]

Los Angeles Lakers legendary shooting guard Kobe Bryant entered his first season in the NBA as a scrawny neophyte alongside a star-studded team featuring All-Star center Shaquille O’Neal in 1996-97. Bryant first few years in the league also featured “Air Airness” Michael Jordan, the six-time champion guard for the Chicago Bulls. Bryant, now 41 years […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has said a few times he thinks James Harden is a better scorer than Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Harden has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons and makes scoring 50 points look relatively easy. The Beard most likely appreciates Morey’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was the latest to congratulate team owner Jeanie Buss in her recent venture into the high world of premium alcohol. James took to Twitter to send his congratulations to his boss and the rest of the team behind Cincoro tequila. @JeanieBuss CONGRATS on your Tequila announcement and unveiling!! Beautiful […]

Four-time NBA champion John Salley recently dropped a bomb on the whole Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan debate. According to the retired 55-year-old — who now plies his trade as a talk show host — the only reason why Kobe decided to skip college and go straight to the NBA was in order for him […]

Michael Jordan’s surprising sale of part of the Charlotte Hornets is not a night-to-day decision, but rather a conscious one for a franchise that will need some stability as a small NBA market. Jordan sold a portion of his team to Gabe Plotkin, founder of Melvin Capital, and Daniel Sundheim, founder of D1 Capital— two Wall Street hedge-fund traders […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan announced on Saturday that Gabe Plotkin — Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Melvin Capital — and Daniel Sundheim — Founder and Chief Investment Officer of D1 Capital — will join the franchise as partners. The transaction is subject to NBA approval. “I’m excited to welcome Gabe and Dan as […]

Charlotte Hornets team owner Michael Jordan is one of the latest celebrities to extend his thoughts and prayers to all those who were affected by the hurricane that recently hit the Bahamas. According to Jordan’s manager and spokeswoman, Estee Portnoy, the six-time NBA champion has pledged to donate $1 million in the relief efforts for […]

Dennis Rodman is not having any talks about a Big Three in today’s NBA, claiming not only to be a part of the original Big Three, but also noting that the Chicago Bulls’ title run ended while he, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson waited for Michael Jordan to get paid the money he wanted. “Me […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade doesn’t think he’ll come back to the NBA like Chicago Bulls legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan did. Jordan retired from the NBA twice and came out of retirement both times. Q: Will you ever come back like Jordan did #2KDay @DwyaneWadehttps://t.co/iqZwxYD2iK…– @Jon84048652 A: pic.twitter.com/eBgzUwLFAO — NBA 2K (@NBA2K) […]

Derrick Rose says he didn’t watch Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan play while growing up in Chicago because he was always outside working on his game. Rose also reveals he wasn’t able to celebrate the Bulls championships because he was too young to go outside at night. Rose grew up in one of the most […]

You can never go wrong getting a tattoo of Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. One particular fan made sure to get the most detailed Jordan tattoo he could. Check it out: G.O.A.T. tattoo. 🐐 (📷: IG/stevebutchertattoos) pic.twitter.com/uXQhiCUNxv — theScore (@theScore) September 3, 2019 That’s an amazing tattoo of Michael Jordan. […]

During a recent appearance om The No Chill Podcast, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas recalled a story about the night that Kobe Bryant dropped 55 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards. As most hoops fans know, Bryant looked up to His Airness quite a bit. In fact, […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has four NBA championships under his belt, but he believes he could’ve gotten one more when he was with the Orlando Magic. In an interview with Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist back in April, Shaq admitted that he celebrated too early during the 1995 playoffs after his Magic took down Michael […]

It’s been a while since basketball fans last saw Michael Jordan — the greatest of all time — grace the basketball court. Yet years after his third and final retirement, we still feel his presence via his shoe company — which may also be tagged as one of the greatest sports brands in history. Per […]

Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kevin Durant are the kings of NBA sneaker earnings. According to Forbes, Jordan, LeBron and KD make the most money through sneaker income: Michael Jordan (Jordan) | $130 million Jordan’s Nike paycheck has come a long way since the Swoosh signed him in 1984 out of UNC to a five-year […]

Andrew Luck’s decision to leave football behind rocked the sports world to its core, but the Indianapolis Colts quarterback is hardly the only athlete who stepped away from the game they once loved at the peak of their powers. These are the 10 most shocking retirements in the history of sports. 10. Sandy Koufax The […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has some thoughts on Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s assertion that James Harden is a better scorer than Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. The Mavs owner believes Harden — who has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons — has optimized his […]

When Atlanta Hawks veteran swingman Vince Carter entered the NBA back in 1998 with the Toronto Raptors, some were calling him the next Michael Jordan. Like Jordan, Carter played at UNC and had nuclear athleticism. Vince averaged 18.3 points per game in his rookie season with the Raptors and won Rookie of the Year. However, […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen pretty much saw it all in his 18-year career in the NBA. However, regardless of how decorated his tenure turned out to be, the two-time NBA champ was also once an inexperienced youngster in the league. Recently, the 44-year-old shared what he considers to be his “welcome to the […]

With Andrew Luck announcing his shocking retirement from the NFL at the young age of 29, you start shuffling through your mind trying to think of other players who surprisingly retired very early. Obviously, there is a long list of those guys in the NFL. Jim Brown. Barry Sanders. Calvin Johnson. Patrick Willis. The list […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are moving to a new arena in San Francisco for the start of the 2019-20 NBA season, but it’s clear that the three-time champion still holds the city of Oakland in high regard. Curry and his wife, Ayesha, attended the Oakland Block Party on Sunday, which was hosted […]

A video of a young Klay Thompson meeting Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen back in 1998 has resurfaced and is now viral on social media. In the said video, the Golden State Warriors star and his brothers were eager to get autographs from Jordan and Pippen after their father, Mychal, have taken […]

Evan Turner appears to be quite adept in finding intriguing connections. The Atlanta Hawks forward recently posted on Twitter, linking former NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, Reggie Miller, and Michael Jordan together in what could be a low-key troll attempt on how some analysis and reports are being done in today’s league. Isn’t it crazy how […]