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President Barack Obama welcomed and presented 21 recipients of the highest civilian award in the United States — the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Among the honorees, was worldwide basketball idol and former Chicago Bulls shooting guard, Michael Jordan. The president, a renowned Chicago sports fan, delivered one of his last few speeches of his term in true Obama-like fashion, […]

It’s not often an NBA player gets the chance to show off his talents in attendance of the G.O.A.T. So when Memphis Grizzlies defensive specialist Tony Allen got the chance to put Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Marco Belinelli on spin-cycle, he finished the play with a strong layup and stared down Michael Jordan, who was […]

Russell Westbrook received a huge honor on Thursday by being enshrined in the Oklahoma City Hall of Fame and was inducted by no less than the widely considered greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan. The former six-time NBA champion and Finals MVP said that he sees a lot of himself in the Oklahoma City Thunder point […]

Russell Westbrook recently got enshrined to Oklahoma City’s Hall of Fame and received a lot of high praises including from the widely considered greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan. The 53-year-old Charlotte Hornets‘ team owner said he sees a lot of himself in Westbrook especially with the passion for the game that he […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine has more in common with Michael Jordan than just winning a dunk contest and wearing his shoes. It appears he has been studying tapes of the greatest to ever play in the NBA to learn some of his tricks. LaVine pulled off a move uncommonly seen in the NBA since Jordan. He […]

Russell Westbrook couldn’t have asked for much more from the person that introduced him into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Thursday night. Russ got Michael Jordan to do it and MJ had some kind words to say about Westbrook. MJ on Westbrook: "When I watch him play, I see a lot of resemblance of his […]

During the 1990s, Michael Jordan became a household name by winning six championships in eight years to make his name as the widely considered best player to ever play the game. More than a decade after he played his final game in the NBA, and now a proud team owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a lot of […]

NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar along with iconic Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully will be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. The announcement was made official on Wednesday. The medals will be awarded in a ceremony Tuesday at the White House and streamed live on www.whitehouse.gov/live. The Medal of […]

Jordan Brand recently released a teaser about the Monstars making a comeback for Space Jam‘s 20th anniversary, and even with a lot of chatter about a sequel with the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ LeBron James or the Golden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry as the lead character, the 19-second clip did not show any signs of it happening. When the original […]

On Sunday night, Warner Bros. Studios held a media event and one of the announcements they made was their plans for the 20th anniversary of one of the most successful sports movies of all-time, Space Jam. The movie was originally released on November 15, 1996 and had a star-studded cast headlined by Michael Jordan together with […]

The ageless Vince Carter was back with productive minutes off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies, tallying his second 20-point game in the last three games after a 102-96 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday. The 39-year-old is not only the oldest player in the league, but also the oldest to record a 20-point […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant one-upped his performance from Monday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, as he tied Michael Jordan for the fourth-longest consecutive 20-plus-point game streak with 72. Durant scored 28 points with 10 rebounds, solidifying himself as one of the most consistent scorers not only of this era, but of all-time. […]

One of the most popular sports analysts of our time is Skip Bayless. Some of his takes on issues may be controversial and may cause a lot of debate, but he has always been known to speak his mind out and is not afraid to give his opinion on different topics. Such is the case […]

Once New York Knicks President Phil Jackson made his way into the Big Apple, it was inevitable that the triangle offense talk would begin considering it brought him so much success. It took Jackson some convincing to get Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant to buy into its principles, but he eventually did it. Getting […]

Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan has made a loud statement during his first five games, scoring at a league-leading 35.8 points per game clip after tallying yet another 30-point performance against the Miami Heat on Friday. DeRozan put up 34 points in a 96-87 victory, making it his fifth straight 30-plus-point performance to start the […]

Russell Westbrook is back with a vengeance. If you had any doubt that this would be the year the lion would be fully unleashed, then here it is; all the proof you need. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has played at a demon-like pace thus far, becoming the first player to post 100 points, […]

Anthony Davis was on a tear once again during the New Orleans Pelicans‘ home-opening 122-114 loss against the Golden State Warriors, dropping 45 points and 17 rebounds in heroic fashion. After having a one-of-a-kind night on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets with a 50-point effort, Davis has become one of two NBA players in the […]

If you’ve been on social media sites like Twitter or Instagram, you’ve probably accidentaly come across the hashtag #MJMondays just browsing down the timeline. There isn’t a more famous hashtag set on that, created to share highlights, photos and memories from the greatest to ever play basketball. Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is also a fan […]

Michael Jordan along with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the rest of the Looney Tunes bunch will be back for a two-day event on select theaters during Nov. 13 and 16 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Space Jam. Warner Bros. and Fathom Events will bring the 1996 classic to the big screen along with a presentation of the cartoon […]

Phil Jackson’s triangle offense is legendary. But it doesn’t work everywhere. Jackson won 11 NBA championships with the Bulls and Lakers thanks largely to his revolutionary offense. It’s led to many imitations, none of which have matched his success. Currently, the New York Knicks have been attempting to make the triangle relevant again with Jackson as […]

The University of North Carolina owns one of the most successful college basketball programs in the nation. The Tar Heels have won five NCAA titles and have produced a lot of players who enjoyed stellar careers in the NBA. The most notable names that played for UNC are James Worthy, Bobby Jones, Vince Carter, and the team’s current head […]

The Utah Jazz‘s home court, the Vivint Smart Home Arena, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by making a countdown on Twitter and sharing 25 photos of the most iconic moments that happened inside the building. And as expected, a lot of it were from its home team. From Bob Dylan’s concert to John Stockton setting […]

While we aren’t always thankful of those who paved the way, Chicago Bulls new signing Dwyane Wade showed love to two of the icons that ruled the game during his childhood and playing career. Wade took to Instagram and posted a picture of Kobe Bryant defending Michael Jordan, captioning it: “Top 2 shooting guards of All-time. […]

For all his achievements, the fuel that Michael Jordan used to push himself was his competitive drive. He never backed down and always looked for a challenge. Apparently, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who’s also a former teammate of Jordan, believes that the five-time Most Valuable Player would have gotten a lot of extra […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Houston Rockets legend Yao Ming spoke with Graham Bensinger in an interview about this NBA career. Yao recalled his first time playing against Jordan in the 2002-03 season, and says Michael Jordan gave him a bit of trash talk before he knew what was really happening. I don’t understand. I don’t […]

On Thursday, Nov. 17 in Oklahoma City, Thunder star Russell Westbrook will be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. His former running mate, Kevin Durant, was inducted last year, memorably saying: “hopefully we’ll be here next year for Russell Westbrook’s induction.” By the looks of it, the “we” won’t include Durant this time, given the […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the teams who are known to have a number of international players part of their roster each season. Their lineup last year included Frenchmen Boris Diaw and Tony Parker, Australian Patty Mills, and Argentinian guard Manu Ginobili. The 2016-2017 will be no different as, despite the trade that […]

Kevin Durant recently appeared on Bill Simmons’ Any Given Wednesday show to discuss various topics, including the Golden State Warriors and his ex-teammate Russell Westbrook. Durant also had the opportunity to speak about his position in the NBA and general athletic competition. While most players gawk at the chance to be compared with the arguably greatest player to ever […]

After the recent killing of Keith Lamont Scott, hundreds of people protested in the streets of downtown Charlotte. The protest turned violent, resulting in nine civilians and five officers injured during the demonstrations, according to WSOC-TV. Charlotte Hornets president Michael Jordan, issued a statement through the team website on Thursday afternoon, making a call for peace amid […]

Do you believe you are the biggest Michael Jordan fan in the world? If the answer is yes, then the eight-year-old version of Irene Lao would disagree. Lao is a 20-year-old college student now, but at the age of eight she carried around a life-sized cardboard cutout of Michael Jordan wherever she went. She told […]

Newly-inducted Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night, sharing anecdotes of the time he went against Michael Jordan. Colbert played the clip of the 2001 MVP in his rookie season crossing over Jordan and asked if it was one of the greatest moments of his career. “It was […]

Michael Jordan has had his personal gripes with Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf although he’s never spoken about it. It was reported that he had issues even after retiring when Reinsdorf wouldn’t bother granting him an ownership stake in the team, or front office control. Once Reinsdorf was inducted into the Hall of Fame last weekend, Phil Jackson […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest centers to ever play in the NBA, but he chose not to rank himself on his all-time starting five list. A day before he heads into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, O’Neal chose to recognize other legends when asked to name five greats that rank above […]

Another tale of the fabled Michael Jordan years has surfaced, this one involving one of the NBA’s most liked players — Jamal Crawford. According to The Undefeated’s Mike Wise, a rookie Crawford amassed a six-figure gambling debt after two nights of shooting craps, forcing him to give up his Mercedes-Benz. The Michigan product was drafted eighth overall […]

During yesterday’s quarterfinal victory over Argentina, Kevin Durant caught fire. After a pair of subpar performances in the group stage, Durant let the loose, hitting 7-of-9 three-pointers while scoring 27 points. In the process, he became the second player on Team USA to surpass Michael Jordan on the all-time U.S. men’s Olympic scoring list. In […]

Michael Phelps is putting on another dominating performance in the Rio Olympics. Shattering record after record, Phelps has now amassed 23 gold medals in this year’s games. It’s a staggering number as the athlete-elite even bests a boatload of countries in the medal tally. According to Nicole Auerbach’s recent article for USA Today Sports, Phelps […]

The NBA is rapidly changing. With the new TV deal coming into effect, the value of just about everything that has to do with the NBA seemed to go up. Players are being valued now at an all time high, and some of the contracts we have seen this past offseason have been frankly unbelievable. […]

Michael Jordan is known as arguably the most competitive NBA player in the league’s history. There has been an endless list of tales shared by players in which Jordan broke down his opponent mentally during competition. Now it has been revealed why he may have developed into the fiercest competitor in the game. During Jordan’s […]

Michael Jordan and Greg Anthony both believe that Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is the closest thing to His Airness, instead of LeBron James. Jordan and Westbrook are the same in some ways. They are ball dominant players that can put up points in a hurry, can defend their position extremely well, complete […]