Michael Jordan Articles - Page 55

After spending nearly four decades with the Los Angeles Lakers, mostly under the watch of the late Jerry Buss, Mitch Kupchak is now the general manager of Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets. The former NBA player turned team official has had a roller coaster ride as a GM in the league. One of his greatest accomplishments […]

For years, fans have argued over which NBA player is truly the greatest of all time. Usually, it boils down to two players — former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. You can add Kevin Durant’s name to the mix, if you ask Colin Cowherd. The veteran FOX […]

Philadelphia Sixers big man Joel Embiid is no stranger to controversial statements, this time setting his sights on former Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan and his place as the greatest player in NBA history. It is a discussion that many NBA fans, players, and just about everyone on the planet with an opinion, have […]

All-Star Weekend is over, which means we’re heading into the final stretch of the regular season. It is during this time that the playoff seedings are finalized. Contending teams usually use the last two months of the regular season to position themselves better in the standings, with the goal of earning home-court advantage. For teams […]

The phrase one man’s trash is another man’s treasure has never rung more true for Larry Awe, who found a game-worn Michael Jordan sneaker lying in a dumpster as the Capitol Court Mall in Milwaukee was being demolished back in 2001. Awe, who at the time was the head of maintenance for the mall, recognized […]

Michael Jordan may have been largely in the shadows most of the All-Star Weekend, but with next year’s event headed to the Windy City, it is only fitting that the send-off is graced by none other than the GOAT and Chicago Bulls legend himself. Michael Jordan comes out to pass the torch to Chicago for All-Star […]

Hall of Famer Michael Jordan made a surprise appearance during the Legends Brunch held on Saturday in Charlotte, the city where the All-Star festivities are also taking place. The six-time NBA champion and current owner of the Charlotte Hornets told NBA.com’s Steve Aschburner that he was convinced by colleague and former NBA player Sam Perkins […]

The 2019 NBA All-Star Game is almost upon us, with the league’s best and brightest about to take center stage in the most-awaited exhibition match of the year. Since 1951, the NBA’s greatest players have gathered together under one roof to thank the fans for supporting the game. But even from among the greats, there […]

Michael Jordan is celebrating his 56th birthday on Sunday, and the sports community has taken to social media to honor “His Airness.” From the Chicago Bulls and personalities like Mike Greenberg to French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain, outlets around the world are showing love to the man whom many consider to be the greatest basketball […]

LeBron James is going to appear in his 15th consecutive All-Star Game this year, and the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is once again expected to lead his team to victory. LeBron is playing in his 16th season in the NBA, and despite the fact that he’s already 34 years old, the four-time MVP is still […]

During Saturday’s All-Star Game media day, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was asked about NBA legend Michael Jordan. Thompson was asked to tell his favorite Jordan story. Would he mention one of his great scoring performances, or maybe a dramatic off-court incident? No, Thompson had something else in mind. Via Anthony Slater of The […]

Can you believe that Michael Jordan, considered by almost everyone as the greatest basketball player of all-time, a six-time NBA champion, a multiple time All-Star, and a former Defensive Player of the Year winner, lost to a businessman in a pick-up game? No, no. It’s not LaVar Ball. According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Ballard, he […]

Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen says LeBron James isn’t the same player as Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. Pippen explained that James doesn’t have that ability to take over games or put simply, the killer instinct that Jordan and Kobe had during their careers. "When I look at LeBron, he's […]

Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan tried to buy the Milwaukee Bucks in 2003, but the owner at the time, Herb Kohl, backed out of selling the team to MJ because he was afraid of Jordan moving the team out of Milwaukee, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Jordan’s failed attempt […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis is looking to make the most of his All-Star appearance by finally chatting with the host, Michael Jordan. Jordan, who owns the Charlotte Hornets, will be hosting the 2019 iteration of All-Star Weekend at the Spectrum Center. Davis, a Chicago native, has heard all the talk about the legendary […]

Michael Jordan isn’t as intense an owner as he was a player. Though the Charlotte Hornets owner made headlines earlier this season by giving guard Malik Monk a good-natured smack on the head during a game, Jordan normally holds the ultra-intensity that marked his playing career in reserve, instead cheering on his team from a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has spent the first 16 seasons of his NBA career chasing “the ghost” of Michael Jordan, along with the title of the greatest to ever play the game. League executives suggest the chase won’t be over when he calls it a career, bound to follow Jordan’s footsteps as a […]

Aside from arguably being the greatest basketball player of all time, Charlotte Hornets majority owner Michael Jordan also happens to be one savvy businessman. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Chicago Bulls legend reportedly purchased the Charlotte Hornets franchise (back then it was the Charlotte Bobcats) in 2010 for nearly a tenth of its […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan offered that James Harden’s streak of 30 straight 30-point games and Russell Westbrook’s 10 straight triple-doubles are both equally impressive and tough to accomplish. Yet when asked to decide between the two, the long-stapled GOAT pulled an ace from his pocket. “Which is harder from the player’s standpoint? Six championships by […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is proud to finally be able to host the All-Star Game in his city, having navigated plenty of complications in efforts to bring the mid-February festivities to The Queen City for the first time since 1991. To make it that much sweeter, his point guard; Kemba Walker, will be a […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden is one of the best passers in the league, and teammate Gerald Green has taken full notice of that since arriving in Houston last season: “The passes through the legs, behind-the-back passes through the legs, no-looks through tight seams — those are tough passes to make,” said Green, according to […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has been having a surreal season, and on Saturday night, he recorded the third 40-point, 10-rebound, five-steal game of his career, tying Michael Jordan and Anthony Davis for the most in NBA history: James Harden recorded his 3rd career 40-point, 10-rebound and 5-steal game, tying Anthony Davis and Michael Jordan […]

Scottie Pippen needs a history lesson. In an appearance on “The Jump” Friday afternoon, the Hall of Famer was asked where Duke University star Zion Williamson stacks up on a theoretical draft board of all-time great prospects. His answer not only showed a lack of knowledge about the hallowed 1984 NBA draft, but also served […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets just placed himself right beside the greatest of all time — Michael Jordan — in an exclusive stat club. Per Justin Kubatko of Stat Muse, Harden and Jordan are the only two players in NBA history to score 600 or more points in a single month. Jordan achieved the […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has quickly climbed up to put his name in the record books, currently in the midst of the most ambitious scoring barrage of his career. His 35.7 points per game average is the most since 1987-88, when Michael Jordan averaged 37.1 points to win the scoring crown, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s […]

James Harden scored 48 points on Saturday night to lead the Houston Rockets to a 138-134 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing his team back from an 18-point halftime deficit. With that most recent outburst by Harden, the reigning MVP has now scored 163 points over his last three games, trailing just Michael […]

Almost every single individual who knows basketball is familiar with Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, considered by many as the greatest player of all-time. People who grew up to watch the NBA in the 90s either hated or idolized him because of how phenomenal he was when he steps into the basketball court. One of […]

Despite losing to the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks got another solid performance from rookie sensation Luka Doncic, who had 25 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. He now has four straight games with at least 25 points, five boards, and five dimes, and according to Basketball-Reference’s Justin Kubatko, only one other rookie in […]

Shaquille O’Neal recently sat down with NBA TV to recount a lesson he learned from Michael Jordan in the first game they faced one another. The date was Jan. 16, 1993. The Chicago Stadium was the setting. Shaq, who was selected by the Orlando Magic with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1992 NBA […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry decided to embrace his inner Michael Jordan during Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Warriors were able to hold on for 147-140 victory over the Pelicans, and once again, it was Curry that led the way with 41 points. However, as he usually does, the Warriors […]

There is an on-going discussion around the NBA about who is the greatest player of all-time. Is it Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Some claims include that Jordan is a better scorer while James is a better passer and rebounder. Arguments surfaced saying Jordan is a winner and had a killer’s mentality while James did […]

Earning an NBA All-Star spot is tough. Of the 480 players who have seen NBA action this season, only 57 have made an All-Star Game during their careers. Players have to play hard, produce great stats, and their team needs to win often, plus they need support from fans and respect from other players, media […]

Today’s NBA features many talented players who have the potential to win the Most Valuable Player award, and when these players matchup against each other, it proves to be some of most exciting games of the season. The Greek Freak’s showdown with James Harden ended with a Milwaukee Bucks win, but both players posted numbers. […]

New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier says the Knicks are the perfect franchise for Kevin Durant to join if he wants to join or pass Michael Jordan and LeBron James on the Mount Rushmore of NBA players. Kevin Durant can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his 2019-20 player […]

It certainly must be interesting to play for the basketball team owned by the greatest player of all-time and that’s the position in which Charlotte Hornets cornerstone guard Kemba Walker has found himself since entering the NBA during the 2011-12 campaign. So, what is the best advice Walker has ever been given from Jordan? Apparently, […]

Led by Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets had another impressive win Saturday night, dominating the Charlotte Hornets 123-110 for their fifth straight victory. They improved to 26-11 for the season, Jokic had a monster outing for the Nuggets with 39 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. Moreover, he accomplished something in this game that will […]

Shannon Sharpe talking up LeBron James? Color me surprised. It’s known that Sharpe thinks James is the greatest player to ever play the game, and on Monday, he gave his reasoning as to why James is better than Michael Jordan: "The reason why I say LeBron is the best because I saw Jordan win the […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal had a heck of a game during his team’s thrilling triple-overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, tying Michael Jordan with eight 40-point games as a Wizard, according to SportsCenter. Before we even get into Beal, let’s just sit back and realize that 40-year old MJ was regularly […]

Duke forward Zion Williamson has already impressed plenty with his play in high school and showcased plenty of his talents as a freshman in college, yet his aspirations for greatness are on an all-time high level. Williamson expressed his willingness to be like Michael Jordan, but in a very unique way: “Growing up my favorite […]