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Yet another retro Air Jordan sneaker will be making its way onto the 2025 release calendar as it was recently announced we’ll see the return of the Air Jordan 10. Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan wore the shoes briefly during his playing career, but the lore behind them may be more tied to his career […]

If you were to ask any true sneakerhead to rank their top-10 Air Jordan sneakers ever to release, you can expect 99% of people to say that the Air Jordan 3 “Black Cement” makes the cut. The timeless silhouette and colorway can be paired with just about any outfit, continues to remain relevant decade after […]

Even in the aftermath of a Gold Medal victory over the host nation of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Team USA forward Jayson Tatum couldn’t hide his dissatisfaction with how tumultuous the experience of representing his country for the second time had been this summer. Tatum reflected on the tournament and the two DNP-CD’s he received […]

The USA is widely regarded as the source of the best basketball talent in the world. Carmelo Anthony, the most decorated male Olympic basketball player in history, revealed his all-time Team USA starting five, which includes himself, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and Charles Barkley. Notably, a certain Michael Jordan was excluded from the […]

Ever since the Redeem Team went to Beijing, captured the Gold Medal and saved American basketball in the Summer of 2008, the most popular (and sometimes contentious) barroom debate that basketball fans have every four years is, “Could this version of Team USA beat the Dream Team?” As is the case with any hypothetical prompt […]

It’s been some time since we’ve seen a fresh new colorway don the ever-popular Air Jordan 13, but with Nike and Jordan Brand expanding their catalogue over the next few months, it’s only right that sneakerheads see one of their favorite silhouettes make a return. Come later this month, the Air Jordan 13 will get […]

Sneakerheads rejoice as we’ll be seeing yet another classic Air Jordan sneaker receive a revamped and brand new color scheme ahead of the upcoming fall season. In an homage to previous Jordan 4 colorways with similar undertones, we’ll see an all new “White Thunder” scheme to coincide with other Jordan Brand drops later this month. […]

Indianapolis Colts legend Dwight Freeney is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Freeney enjoyed a stellar career and is remembered as one of the Colts best defensive players in franchise history. During a recent interview on The Adam Schefter Podcast, Freeney revealed the impact that NBA legend Michael Jordan has […]

Throughout the history of sports, a few athletes have stood above the rest in male athletics. Some sports have a player/competitor whose legacy was so far superior to their peers and whose skillset was so advanced in comparison to their competition that they will be remembered forever, perhaps even as the GOAT (greatest of all […]

As the draft class that brought generational superstars like Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton to the NBA, there was a lot of talent in the 1984 NBA Draft. But we can all agree the biggest star of them all was the player who fell to the third pick by the name of Michael […]

Jaylen Brown has made some headlines since winning the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics this year, winning an ESPY, and also taking shots at the committee for leaving him off of Team USA in favor of teammate Derrick White. Brown of course was rewarded for his efforts with the Finals MVP trophy and is […]

Indiana Pacers and Team USA star Tyrese Haliburton, has now emerged as one of the NBA’s elite point guards, draws his greatness from a deep internal drive, much like other top athletes. But during the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks, he notably tapped into his inner Michael Jordan. In a GQ feature story, […]

The Boston Celtics passed the Los Angeles Lakers for most NBA titles of all time this past playoff season, and now the spotlight has shifted to forward Jaylen Brown’s snub from Team USA. With the team getting ready to play its first game versus Serbian star Nikola Jokic and his teammates, Brown’s basketball career has […]

Michael Jordan dominated the 1990s and more than held his own in the 1980s. By the time the Chicago Bulls legend’s career ended, he racked up six championships and barely seemed to break a sweat while doing it. Jordan does not have the same time of raw scoring numbers that LeBron James has had with […]

The end-of-year holidays are always a busy time for sneakerheads as brands ramp-up their production and releases during the season of giving. Another release has been added to the docket as Jordan Brand will bring back the last silhouette Michael Jordan ever wore in a Bulls uniform. Last released in 2014, we’ll see this Air […]

Michael Jordan’s most iconic Air Jordan 5 retro colorway is making a return early next year – but fans may be surprised to see this release feature a twist as the next drop in Jordan Brand’s “Reimagined” line. The Reimagined line has been taking classic Jordan sneakers like the Jordan 1 “Royal” and the Jordan […]

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are always in the mix in the debate over the greatest basketball player of all time. This ongoing discussion has sparked interest among WNBA stars as well, with players like Las Vegas Aces’ Kelsey Plum and New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu offering their own intriguing perspectives on the […]

Another classic Air Jordan sneaker has been added to the Nike/Jordan Brand release calendar for 2024 and we’ll see this new colorway drop for the first time ever. Taking subtle nods and cues from previous releases, we’ll see a new blue colorway don the Air Jordan 12, one of the more popular numbered silhouettes over […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is one of the greatest guards in NBA history, but his journey to becoming a basketball legend was far from easy. In a recent “7PM In Brooklyn,” episode with his close friend Carmelo Anthony and co-host The Kid Mero, Dwyane Wade shared the moment he realized his Michael Jordan moment. […]

It has been a month since Rory McIlroy suffered one of the most painful defeats of his pro career during the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst. Some of his high-profile friends from the sports realm tried to reach out to him to offer consoling messages following his loss to Bryson DeChambeau. The Northern Irishman missed […]

Sneakerheads everywhere will be rejoicing once again as a classic Air Jordan retro sneaker is returning sometime next year. 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in Jordan Brand’s history as they announce a multitude of highly-anticipated releases and retro updates to their fan-favorite models. Last retroed in 2015, the Air […]

We know all about the diets of any GOAT-level athletes in the present era thanks to social media, sports docuseries, the streaming age, cell phone cameras, and any number of other modern forms of sharing (and oversharing) that we currently live in. Then why are sports fans still fascinated by the diet of Chicago Bulls […]

This week, former Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker announced his retirement from basketball. While Walker played for other teams in the NBA as well, his Hornets tenure is what he’s most remembered for. Kemba Walker developed into a star player, and during a recent appearance on Carmelo Anthony’s podcast, ‘7pm in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony […]

With the summer in full swing, we’re already beginning to see slates of sneaker releases set for the upcoming year in 2025. From new Nike Kobe’s to the release of new Adidas basketball sneakers, Jordan Brand will keep pace with the continuation of their retro sneaker collection, made infamous by Michael Jordan and the Chicago […]

The Lakers’ selection of Bronny James with the number 55 overall pick sent shockwaves through the NBA this past week, perhaps making an even bigger impact than the Hawks’ selection of Zaccharie Risacher with pick one. The James pick has added to LeBron James’ son’s celebrity impact and standing. Now, James is revealing his choices […]

Ice Cube, a.k.a O’Shea Jackson, is a music legend as a rapper and songwriter, actor, film producer, and of course, huge basketball fan. In January 2017, Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwaitnetz founded the BIG3 – a 3v3 basketball league played in the summer, meant to fill the gap between the end of the NBA […]

History may have taught us that Michael Jordan’s NBA Finals resume is unassailable, due in large part to the fact that MJ’s Chicago Bulls were a perfect 6-0 when the Larry O’Brien Trophy was on the line. And while nobody can take that perfect 6-0 record away from Michael Jordan, we can simply point out […]

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is having another stellar soccer season. Messi’s production has his club ranked first in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. Many consider Messi to be one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Yet, the Inter Miami star gave an eye-opening GOAT take on another legend: former Chicago Bulls guard […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky snapped a four-game losing streak with their 83-72 win over the Dallas Wings on Thursday. Angel Reese made WNBA history by amassing her seventh consecutive double-double, the most ever for a rookie. Reese shared some gripping insights after the game, including one major proposition for Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Reese […]

With the NBA Finals just behind us and the offseason bringing sadness to the hearts of NBA fans, sneakerheads will have a chance to reminisce about one of the greatest all-time Finals moments from the greatest player of all time. The Chicago Bulls’ Game 5 victory in the 1997 NBA Finals will live in lore […]

Nike is gearing up to make Jude Bellingham the next Michael Jordan, reported by GOAL. This bold plan includes creating a unique logo based on Bellingham’s famous goal celebration, aiming to transform the young midfielder into a global sports icon. Bellingham, currently sponsored by adidas, has become the focus of a fierce battle between the […]

Jordan Brand and Nike have begun their announcements for drops coming next year in 2025, but they still have a whole lineup remaining for the rest of 2024. After a rumored release for September, we’ll be seeing this new take on a retro classic drop just in time for the winter holidays. The Air Jordan […]

When people think of Michael Jordan, they think of the number 23. Jordan typically wore that number during his career, but there was a time when he decided to wear 45 with the Chicago Bulls when he came back to the team during the 1994-95 season. That season ended with the Orlando Magic eliminating the […]

On Wednesday morning, the basketball world was hit with sad news. Former NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. West had a tremendous impact as a player and executive, influencing countless athletes, including former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith read Jordan’s statement […]

Xander Schauffele is one of the best golfers in the world today. Only the seemingly indestructible Scottie Scheffler is ahead of Schauffele on the official world golf rankings. But don’t tell that to the basketball legend and avid golfer Michael Jordan. The former Chicago Bulls superstar is known to play golf a lot, especially since […]

Another classic Air Jordan sneaker will return next year as Jordan Brand and Nike are beginning to announce their retro releases for the upcoming calendar year. After a number of previous retro releases, the Air Jordan 5 will return in its most popular colorway, made famous by Will Smith on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. […]

Welcome to Chapter 845 of the NBA’s Who Is The G.O.A.T. debate. In this edition, we’ll narrow our focus onto Chicago Bulls icon and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, a five-time champion with the Los Angeles Lakers… two of the usual suspects in this hyper-charged debate. Now remember, as is always the case, we’d […]

If an avid fan of basketball were told that the greatest collection of stars in their generation was teaming up for a project, one would think that it would be because of the Olympics or any other large sporting event. But, the greatest ensemble of talent on the court was probably assembled due to the […]

An ultra-rare Michael Jordan trading card fetched for a record amount at a recent Goldin auction, which set a new record for any MJ card sold. In the same auction, an iconic game-used Kobe Bryant jersey also fetched millions of dollars. The card came from the 2003 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection set and features Jordan’s […]