Michael Jordan Articles - Page 57

For years and to this very day, it is still one of the most widely-used comparisons in sports history: Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Nowadays, the debate is focused more on Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James and his comparison to Jordan. In an article written today by Connor […]

While most players would’ve been dreading their first ever encounter with the great Michael Jordan, a then-18-year-old Kobe Bryant came in brimming with confidence and actually believed he could “destroy” Jordan. But as he retold the story of his first matchup with Jordan on UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma’s podcast, Holding Court, Kobe maybe […]

Beyond being regarded as arguably the best player that has played in the NBA, Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has earned much recognition for his fiery competitive nature. During a recent interview on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday, actor Will Smith spoke glowingly about that aspect of Jordan. “I love being around people with that kind […]

When it comes to generating money, Michael Jordan still has the GOAT title safely under his belt. While many NBA players get bankrupt shortly after their retirement from basketball, Jordan is that rare kind that has made more money off the court than when he was on it. In fact, the six-time NBA champion has […]

The GOAT wants to kick the monkey off the Charlotte Hornets’ back. That’s Hornets team owner and basketball legend Michael Jordan, who gathered his players in a meeting just before the squad took on the Los Angeles Lakers at home last Saturday in hopes of detecting any issues that could be slowing the team down, […]

Records in sports serve as a bridge between eras, a way to compare the greats of the past with the stars of today. Many every “well-known” record memorized from past to present; but what about the “under the radar” NBA records? Here is a quick look at some NBA records you may have never heard […]

Any material pertaining to Michael Jordan is always a hot commodity that’s why it’s also a target for thieves, who would not hesitate to steal such things when presented with the opportunity. That was the case for Suzanne Valleau-Schiel, whose daughter, Kelsey Schiel, once owned a Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls road uniform autographed by the […]

Michael Jordan along with Nike created one of the most lucrative brands across the entire sports industry. There is no question the name Jordan literally prints money when it comes to sports and apparel. The Jordan Brand is one of the first and most successful individual athlete brand names in the history of sports. Even […]

‘I dream I move, I dream I groove, like Mike, if I could be like Mike, like Mike’ are the words to the song forever sketched in the minds of basketball fans who grew up in the 90’s era of basketball because of one Gatorade commercial which was a part of the machine that skyrocketed […]

In his third season in the league, New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has further emerged as one of the young rising stars. This maturation for Porzingis extends well off the court as he revealed to Fred Kerber of the New York Post that he studies the interview habits and demeanor of LeBron James, Michael […]

As a man of many talents with an undying passion for sports, actor Michael Rapaport is as versatile as they come. Rapaport has a top-50 podcast (I AM RAPAPORT), directed short films and documentaries and along with starring in countless movies and TV shows, he’s now an author. Rapaport has taken his passion for sports […]

An important piece to the puzzle to the Golden State Warriors ascension to the top of the league over the last three years has been the presence and play of All-Star forward Draymond Green. This was further reflected in a recent plus-minus chart that displayed Green holding the top-mark in league history ahead of some of […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden has gotten off to a blazing start to the 2017-18 season that has thrust him into the early MVP conversation. Harden added another impressive outing to the list by dropping a triple-double of 35 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds along with five steals. According to ESPN, he has […]

Michael Jordan may be widely considered as the greatest basketball player ever, but there are also some legends that made their mark on the game, and established themselves as all-time greats. One of them is Kobe Bryant, who retired after the 2015-16 season after an illustrious 20-year career, winning the NBA title five times. While […]

After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz. While Bryant is focused on his businesses, he is still involved with the game of basketball. As the Lakers are set to retire both of his jersey numbers […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has shown enough so far in his still rising NBA career to prove he’s more cyborg and less human. The Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward hybrid is something that you’d think was created in an underground laboratory but if that’s the case, scientists might have forgotten to tweak a part of Antetokounmpo’s DNA that would’ve […]

In the last few seasons, the NBA has seen the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet up in the NBA Finals. All of this had led to Hall of Famer Michael Jordan to publicly state that every other team in the league was “garbage” in comparison to the Warriors and Cavaliers. These comments have […]

Michael Jordan was fortunate his playing days came to an end in 2003, before the start of MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and many other social media that now have integrated with sports almost organically as years have passed. Athletes can no longer just refused to read the paper or the tabloids, but are at times […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan isn’t happy with the way the game is being balanced in this day and age. During an interview with Cigar Aficionado, the six-time NBA champion noted the start of super teams could damage the competitive balance in the league. “I think it’s going to hurt the overall aspect of the […]

Before he became the Michael Jordan that turned out to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest basketball player to ever play the game, he had started to make a name for himself at the University of North Carolina. His roots in the state grew even more, especially now that he is the […]

It comes with little doubt that the Golden State Warriors are the toast of the NBA today. Almost every other team today is influenced in varying degrees to build, reshape, or retool their lineups according to what they think would have the best chance of bringing down the Warriors. If it weren’t for the Warriors’ […]

When talking about “flu game,” the first thing – and perhaps the only thing – that comes to mind is Michael Jordan’s performance in the 1997 NBA Finals. Despite suffering from flu-like symptoms back then, Jordan willed himself to 38 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a crucial Game 5 victory over the Utah […]

The NBA has made a myriad of changes this offseason, trying to appease both — players’ and owners’ concerns during this offseason. Perhaps one of the most crucial changes was that of the All-Star Game, getting rid of the Eastern and Western Conference teams as well as making a draft of it, just like one […]

Rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina is set to embark on his first year in the league with the New York Knicks. A couple of years before being drafted into the NBA, Ntilikina participated in a Jordan Brand Classic where he had the opportunity to meet Michael Jordan for the first time to which he asked […]

Add Michael Jordan to the still growing list of current and former NBA players who voiced their support to professional athletes exercising their freedom of speech. US president Donald Trump has caught the ire of the sports world after rescinding his White House invitation to NBA champions Golden State Warriors. He then added fuel to […]

Michael Jordan’s crying face has become one of the most popular memes today on social media. Its popularity is only continuing to grow, and has even been used in the show, Jeopardy, recently. On Wednesday night, it was given as the answer to the question “Who is Michael Jordan,” which came as a surprise for […]

After a decade of Jordan Brand dominating the NBA market, the league has taken a turn, with the now-retired Kobe Bryant leading the way as the league’s most popular shoe. Following an earlier report that Adidas has overtaken Jordan in popularity, the league has also taken a flip of the page in its most-popular athlete, […]

New Orleans Hornets’ rookie Malik Monk was expected by most to be selected somewhere in the top-10 of the in this past NBA Draft. Monk, himself, believed he would be selected by the New York Knicks, who boasted the eight selection in the draft. However, the Knicks ended up taking the 19-year-old French point guard […]

New Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard has become somewhat of a journeyman since his glory days with the Orlando Magic. Once regarded as the best defensive player in the game, Howard became more of a shell of his former self with each team he joined. After leaving his third team in five seasons, there was […]

The real MVP of the Green Bay Packers-Atlanta Falcons game on Sunday wasn’t Matt Ryan, Devonta Freeman, nor Julio Jones. For many viewers of the game on TV, it was whoever was in charge of the broadcast production – the genius who ordered the playing of the old NBA on NBC tune, the John Tesh-composed […]

The recent ESPN rankings of NBA players have put a major asterisks of how seriously fans and even experts can take efficiency numbers and advanced metrics, at times going against the common train of thought. Many personalities, other players, including Carmelo Anthony himself, have protested his ranking of 64th in Tuesday’s release of the expert […]

Most of the time, when someone compares a person to Michael Jordan, it’s meant to flatter. Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril, however, found a way to do that without implying greatness, when he said in an interview with Gregg Bell of the News Tribune that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the Michael […]

Roger Federer is widely regarded as the greatest tennis player of all time. However, what may be unknown to many is his appreciation for basketball, especially the sneakers of Michael Jordan. The 19-time Grand Slam Singles winner appeared on the latest episode of Complex’s “Sneaker Shopping,” where he discussed his admiration for His Airness, and […]

There is no arguing that Michael Jordan is the greatest to ever set foot on the hardwood. But if a player were to somehow surpass Jordan’s extensive list of accolades, one could make the argument that they have replaced “His Airness” as the best ever. However, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard strongly disagrees. When […]

With all NBA teams wheeling and dealing this summer to place them in the best position possible in terms of their payrolls, a video was recently made where it shows the highest paid players of each franchise. While it’s easy to assume that a majority of them will be for next season, as the increase […]

Founded by Ice Cube, the BIG3 league provides an opportunity for basketball fans around the country to see their favorite players once again. In its first year, Allen Iverson, Charles Oakley, Gary Payton, and Julis Erving are just a few players who are involved. As numerous retired players are interested in joining the three-on-three competition, […]

Most sneaker heads will have no problem dropping ~$250+ on a pair of basketball shoes if it means they can rep the likes of their favorite players. NBA icons like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry know the power of their own brands and sell incredibly expensive sneakers to fans, expecting this market to work as […]

Oklahoma employs at least one teacher who still isn’t a fan of Kevin Durant leaving to join the Golden State Warriors to win an NBA title. The teacher, who is obviously a Thunder fan, wanted to give the kids an early lesson on character and behavior, using Durant as the antagonist in the message. What […]

Given Michael Jordan’s stature as being widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, his own shoe and apparel company, the Jordan Brand, has continued to find ways to pay homage to His Airness and what he has done throughout his career. Just recently, the brand announced that they will be releasing a special […]