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NBA streaks are quite common. However, they aren’t always easy to maintain. But while anyone can start a streak in the NBA, there’s no doubt that some of them are unusual at best. Here are the 10 most unusual NBA streaks, ranked. 10. Kevin Burleson’s 35-straight missed field goals Kevin Burleson is currently an assistant […]

NBA players are inspirational figures, making them personalities that anyone can look up to. Given their inspirational stories about their journeys, it isn’t surprising that Hollywood is cashing in by putting their stories on the big screens. But while casting actors to portray these NBA players can be on point, this isn’t always the case. […]

An all new Air Jordan 3 colorway is rumored to release next year as Jordan Brand and Nike continue to expand their retro collection throughout the 2025 release calendar. The Air Jordan 3 is still widely considered the greatest Jordan silhouette of all-time and we’ll see a new theme honoring one of Michael Jordan’s notorious […]

Making it to the NBA isn’t always an easy feat. However, some players embarked on a journey that’s inspiring at best. As a result, it isn’t surprising how Hollywood takes advantage of these stories to showcase them on the big screens. While some NBA players can act, there are some cases when the production team […]

Commercials are a great way to promote a product or service. It’s nearly the same case for the NBA and the players’ endorsement deals. Throughout the years, there’s no question that the NBA often features basketball greatness as the best basketball league in the world. In fact, that very same message has been conveyed in […]

Winning the NBA MVP is a major honor, as it crowns the best basketball player of the regular season. However, as of late, NBA MVPs have struggled to convert their regular-season success into the playoffs. In fact, the last NBA MVP to win a championship was back in 2015. As a result, it’s safe to […]

The Indiana Pacers won an overtime thriller against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, and though Pascal Siakam hit the shot to seal the deal, it was Bennedict Mathurin who had the best game. Mathurin finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds and played a team-high 43 minutes. His teammates know what he’s capable of […]

For the first time since 2020, the Colorado football team will play in a bowl game after improving to 6-2 with a 34-23 win over Cincinnati. The win was even more impressive and significant considering the conditions projected top-10 pick Shedeur Sanders had to endure to even take the field. Despite throwing for 323 yards […]

Anthony Edwards caught the attention of the NBA world this past summer with his bold comments about Michael Jordan. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the Minnesota Timberwolves star stated that Jordan was the only player with real skills during his era. The take stirred up reactions from NBA legends like Magic Johnson […]

It’s always a pleasure to see lost footage of former basketball players hooping back in the day, and the internet seemed to find some of Michael Jordan when he was 23 years old. The Reddit video shows Jordan playing in a pickup game during the summer of 1986, and his athleticism was on full display. […]

Former Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre, entering his second season with the Philadelphia 76ers, told an interesting story about his years with the Hornets and Michael Jordan, the team’s former head of basketball operation. As the 76ers adapt to Joel Embiid’s new regimen, Oubre reflected on his time in Charlotte and Jordan’s immediate impact on […]

Another notorious Air Jordan sneaker is slated to make its return in 2025 as Nike and Jordan Brand continue to expand the catalogue of upcoming releases. Throwing it back to the 1997 Chicago Bulls’ NBA Finals and Michael Jordan’s fifth Finals MVP, the sneakers he wore during Game 5 of the series will return come […]

The shooting guard position is stacked with top-end talent, but it is a surprisingly deep position all-time as well. Two guards bridge the gap between point guards and wings. They usually need the playmaking knack of a lead-guard but have to also be able to score with the best of anyone. They are also matched […]

In a shocking development in the murder trial of James Jordan, the father of NBA legend Michael Jordan, retired Judge Gregory Weeks has taken the extraordinary step of petitioning North Carolina’s parole board for the release of Daniel Green, the man convicted of killing Jordan in 1993, TMZ reports. Weeks, who oversaw the trial nearly […]

Derrick Rose’s recent comments regarding Michael Jordan’s legacy have sparked pushback from former NBA players. On FanDuel’s “Run It Back,” Rose’s recent remarks linking Jordan’s success to the Chicago Bulls, rather than his individual greatness, were discussed. The panel, including Lou Williams, Chandler Parsons, and Michelle Beadle, had strong reactions to Rose’s take. Lou Williams […]

On a recent Monday night, shooting skills coach Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews shared a memorable moment with basketball legend Michael Jordan, though it didn’t go quite as he had hoped. The former collegiate star posted a blurry photo of himself and the six-time NBA champion, humorously calling for help to restore the image’s clarity, per […]

In the game of basketball, which is known for rim-rattling dunks and offensive explosions, defense has become a forgotten art. Defense is half of the game, and having a game-changing stopper is oftentimes the thing that can push teams over the top. The saying goes that “defense wins championships,” and that has been proven true […]

In 1996, the 50 greatest NBA players of all time were assembled at Gund Arena during the halftime ceremony of the NBA All-Star Game. They were chosen by a panel of former players and coaches, current and former general managers, and media members. The selection of the players on this esteemed gathering of legends of […]

Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose, the 2011 Most Valuable Player, is settling into post-retirement life in 2024. After 16 seasons in the NBA, Rose announced his retirement in late September. After the Memphis Grizzlies waived him before training camp, he put a bow on his professional career, and two weeks removed from that decision, Derrick joined […]

Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind, even if it might ruffle some feathers with a few legends. In Edward’s latest take, he talked about Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant’s leadership style. In an interview with Interview Magazine, Chris Tucker asked Edwards how he felt about their styles of gathering their teams […]

NBA Legend Michael Jordan showed love to Vince Carter for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Jordan shared kind words with Carter. a fellow UNC Tar Hill alumnus and fraternity brother as both are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. “Congratulations man.” Michael Jordan to #24HoopClass inductee, Vince Carter 🤝🔥 […]

The Air Jordan 5 is making a big comeback in 2025 as we’ll see Atlanta-based retailer A Ma Maniere collaborate with Jordan Brand and Nike on yet another Air Jordan silhouette. The collaborations have been highly-regarded for bringing a new, fresh outlook to the classic sneakers and fans have received previous drops with open arms. […]

After a number of rumors around the updated 2.0 release for the Air Jordan 12 “French Blue,” all indications are that the upcoming 2025 release will base itself off the OG silhouettes that were dropped in 2004 and 2016. It’s been almost nine years since the popularity retro colorway graced us and come next year, […]

Another classic Air Jordan Retro silhouette has been added to the 2025 release calendar as we’ll see one of Michael Jordan’s classic sneakers return to shelves. First released in 1990, the shoes were worn by Jordan while leading the Chicago Bulls to their first NBA Championship later that season. Now, fans will have a chance […]

The newest Air Jordan Retro 1 sneakers are ready for an imminent release as we’ll see Nike and Jordan Brand continue their variations and new takes on classic sneakers. The Jordan 1 silhouette remains a timeless classic and the one that started it all for the Jumpman, but it’s arguable that their “Low” counterpart could […]

A new pair of Air Jordan 11’s is hitting the shelves this holiday season and the buzz around this one has been a long time coming. Featuring a new set of materials taking over one of the most classic Air Jordan colorways of all time, the newest Air Jordan 11 release will spark everyone’s attention, […]

Air Jordan and Nike continue to build upon their growing release calendar for 2025 as news of upcoming drops and announcements changes each day. Expanding their catalogue of the popular Air Jordan 4 silhouette, we’ll see a new fall-ready colorway hit the shelves for one of the more popular sneakers over the last few years. […]

By now, just about everyone who has tangentially followed the NBA knows the borderline apocryphal story of a 15-year-old Michael Jordan being cut from his high school basketball team. It’s become an integral part of the lore of arguably the greatest athlete who has ever lived. The origin story of the most overpowering competitive force […]

The end-of-year holidays are always a busy time for sneakerheads as Jordan Brand and Nike will continue updating their upcoming releases for the rest of the calendar year. The Air Jordan 4 has become the most popular silhouette of the Air Jordan numbered line over the last few years, and come this October, we’ll see […]

Michael Jordan and his stock car racing team, 23XI Racing, are going after NASCAR with a lawsuit alleging anticompetitive antitrust violations. On Wednesday, the NBA legend and his team released a statement explaining the reasons for this legal action. “Everyone knows that I have always been a fierce competitor, and that will to win is […]

2025 continues to grow as one of the more eventful Air Jordan release calendars in recent memory and we may be seeing another classic retro sneaker hit the shelves. While Michael Jordan never actually wore the Air Jordan 9 upon their release due to his absence from basketball, the shoe continues to be considered a […]

The NBA world was dealt a crushing blow on Monday morning when it was announced legendary big man Dikembe Mutombo had passed away due to brain cancer at the age of 58. Mutombo is widely regarded as one of the best defensive players of all time, as he was a four-time Defensive Player of the […]

NBA players are usually busy during the regular season. But in the offseason, with plenty of time to kill, it isn’t surprising that some NBA players opt to have a side hustle. This can include playing golf, launching a rap album, or filming movies. However some NBA players decide to open a restaurant. While some […]

Allen Iverson is one of the best guards to ever step foot in the NBA. In his decorated NBA career, Iverson collected 11 All-Star Game appearances, seven All-NBA Team selections, the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, four scoring titles, and one NBA MVP. In fact, thanks to his iconic performances, the Philadelphia 76ers even […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever saw their playoff lives come to an end on Wednesday night, with the veteran Connecticut Sun team taking care of the upstart, gunslinging squad in Game 2 of their first-round series, 87-81. The Fever, however, have no reason to hang their heads over this result. They still managed to […]

Fans of the classic Air Jordan numbered sneaker line will have a busy rest of 2024 ahead of them that includes numerous releases crossing over into 2025 and beyond. It’s been one of the biggest overhauls of classic silhouettes and colorways we’ve seen from the brand in quite some time and come summer 2025, we’ll […]

With Michael Jordan establishing himself as the GOAT of basketball, it isn’t surprising that Nike decided to launch the Jordan Brand. It’s safe to say that Jordan has influenced the game like no other. As a result, it isn’t surprising that the Jordan Brand is one of the top signature sneakers among Nike and adidas […]

Perhaps the biggest indictment of the Washington Wizards franchise is the fact that the arguable most accomplished player of all time, Michael Jordan, suited up for them, and it’s still an easily forgotten factoid in the present day. Of course, this was well after the dominant years of Jordan’s career with the Chicago Bulls, and […]

Fans are concerned about NBA legend Michael Jordan after a recent picture of the Hall of Fame guard at a Barcelona game surfaced on social media. After fans gushed over Jordan selling his $14.9 million mansion earlier this week, MJ was photographed at a Monaco versus Barcelona soccer match. The picture from the event sparked […]