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In the year 1997, Michael Jordan had one of the best games of his life. He shot 13-27 scoring 38 points, 5 assists, 7 rebounds in 44 minutes of a crucial Game 5 before being carried to his seat by teammate Scottie Pippen. MJ led the Chicago Bulls to a 90-88 victory over the Utah […]

It happened on a hot summer day in 2001, in complete secrecy. Michael Jordan would later attempt a comeback to the NBA at age 38, but he had to workout with players from the league to see if he could still play at a high level. During a highly competitive match-up, a little trash talking […]

The Warriors continue to amaze the basketball world this season. First, they started their campaign in record-breaking fashion by winning their first 24 games; a record originally set at 15 by the 1948-49 Washington Capitols and 1993-94 Houston Rockets. Then, the quest for 73 wins in a regular season was accomplished after a 125-104 route versus the Memphis […]

With the Golden State Warriors set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second straight year in the NBA Finals, it only becomes appropriate that we take a look at recent rematches in NBA Finals history. You don’t have to look too far back for the most recent back-to-back NBA Finals rematch. It took […]

By most accounts, the NBA is considered a pretty diverse league. Nearly three-fourths of the NBA’s players are of African-American descent. Six of the 28 head coaching positions are currently filled by men of color. While there may be diversity on the basketball courts, there isn’t enough when it comes to front office positions, according […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder currently leading the Golden State Warriors 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals, it’s interesting to look at why that is exactly the case. While you could probably pinpoint many reasons, it may come down to a simple matter of both of their star players reaching the right age at the […]

The Jordan Meme is everywhere and anywhere these days. The reference to the Jordan Meme is almost as famous as the name Jordan on social media for young fans, from hilarious moments in sports to heartbreaking losses, you can always count on someone to post a modified version of this meme either in picture or […]

The Crying Jordan meme has become an integral part of American pop culture. It has gone beyond just basketball and sports and infiltrated into all news including the music industry, Hollywood, and even politics. Naturally, the meme now has its own documentary telling the story of how it started and how it has come to […]

Magic Johnson recently recalled the one time that he talked trash to Michael Jordan, and afterwards he never did it again. During an unrecorded and un-televised USA Dream Team practice, he recalls being split into East and West squads, and going back and forth winning between games. In one of the games, Magic says his team was […]

Tracy McGrady is not backing down. Just a day after McGrady made critical comments in regards to Stephen Curry being the NBA’s first unanimous MVP, the former Orlando Magic star re-iterated on ESPN’s “The Jump” that there is a lack of talent in today’s NBA: “This is no hating. This is identifying the talent in this […]

The face of Michael Jordan crying during his 2009 induction to the Hall of Fame has become one of the great tools of social media fans to express the sadness of both their favorite superstars and bitter rivals in their moments of defeat. But according to Charles Oakley, M.J. is not a fan. When asked […]

Most modern NBA fans know that Steve Kerr has been part of the two best NBA teams ever: this year’s 73-9 Warriors as a coach, and Michael Jordan‘s 72-10 Bulls in 1995-96 as a player. With that pedigree, Kerr certainly has a unique perspective on who the best player of all time is, and how […]

Dr. David Fischer was the team physician for the 1992 U.S. Olympic “Dream Team” and amassed quite a collection of basketball memorabilia from that team that would make any basketball fan drool. While speaking with the AP, Fischer said: “This was such a unique team. It was the greatest sports team ever put together. There […]

There is no doubt that the Jordan brand is one of the most successful and powerful shoe lines in apparel history. Everywhere you look since the controversial day the NBA banned the Air Jordan, there has been a non-stop market following Jordan’s shoe evolution. Over the years, Jordan’s shoes have fallen into controversy due to the […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost the series to the Miami Heat after getting blown out in Game 7. The Hornets had come back to take a 3-2 series lead against the Heat but ultimately couldn’t stand against Dwyane Wade’s veteran experience. Despite the loss, Michael Jordan appeared to be all smiles when he received a special […]

Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade picked the perfect game to surpass Michael Jordan for an NBA record. In the midst of completely taking over the late stages of Game 6 to push the Heat to a 97-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, Wade became the all-time leader in postseason blocks by a guard. The 6’4″ […]

The NBA community has shown strong opposition to holding the All-Star Weekend in North Carolina after a bill was passed earlier in the year that requires people to use the bathroom that matches the gender given on their birth certificate rather than the gender with which they identify. Some have accused the bill as being […]

It wasn’t easy, but the Charlotte Hornets were able to edge out a 89-85 victory over the Miami Heat to even the series at two games apiece. Kemba Walker‘s 34 points led the way for Charlotte, but Jeremy Lin had a big performance with 21 of his own. Three of those came on a crucial […]

Michael Jordan fist pump pic.twitter.com/aGCJH22uQN — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) April 23, 2016 NBA fans will have to replace their memes of Michael Jordan crying for at least a few days, because the former superstar is all smiles following the Charlotte Hornets‘ game yesterday. In a 96-80 Game 3 win over the Miami Heat, the team won […]

The basketball community has sent an outpour of love for the legendary musician Prince after news broke of his passing today at 57 years old. The Warriors and Mavs both held special tributes, as well as many other individuals in the NBA family, including Michael Jordan. Jordan spoke with TMZ Sports about Prince’s impact on […]

The ‘Crying Jordan’ meme has been an internet phenomenon for quite some time now, crossing from basketball to all sports as well as politics and pop culture. The latest outburst came during the NCAA Championship game between North Carolina and Villanova, when Michael Jordan was visibly upset following the Tar Heels’ devastating defeat. RELATED: Michael Jordan […]

Before Kobe Bryant‘s finale, Bleacher Report released a hilarious Game of Zones episode the Mamba’s retirement party. Now that he’s officially done, they’ve rolled out two “deleted scenes” where Kobe and Michael Jordan chat. One of the scenes sees MJ absolutely troll Kobe about his ring count: The other scene contradicts its twin, with Jordan […]

Draymond Green and the Warriors tied the Bulls’ record on Sunday night and now only need one more win to hold outright the record for most wins in a single regular NBA season. RELATED: Steph Curry Stops On A Dime, Sends Parker Flying While many Bulls’ legends and current players have publicly stated that they […]

Last night, the Golden State Warriors became just the second team in the history of the NBA to reach 70 wins, a stunning achievement that deserves the utmost recognition. The other team to reach that plateau is, of course, the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. Led by a reinvigorated Michael Jordan and a roster stacked from top to […]

Dwight Howard compared himself to some all-time greats.