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Perhaps former NBA center and current ESPN basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins simply forgot that Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James exists. Because that is the only explanation that the longtime big man can use to defend his list of “Top 5 All-Time Most Skilled Players.” While no one is arguing about another Lakers legend […]

Much like Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan, retired Dallas Mavericks legendary power forward Dirk Nowitzki was motivated by perceived slights. In the case of the 2011 NBA Finals, which saw the Mavs rematched with their 2006 Finals adversary Miami Heat, a jab by stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade “sealed” the Finals MVP’s […]

Like most NBA teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a roller-coaster history. From their rough start in the early 1970s to the Mark Price era of the 90s and the team’s Championship in 2016 to the rebuilding process currently going on, the Cavs have had their ups and downs and their fair share of success, […]

While the NBPA “informally” checks in with NBA players about their interest in resuming the league’s 2019-20 season, several stars have reportedly been in communication about that very issue. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, among others, have spoken in a “private […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ run of dominance between 2008 and 2010, forward Pau Gasol played a pivotal role in the team’s success. The team acquired Gasol in a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies in February of 2008, and the team was off and running as a legitimate title contender once again. Gasol proved […]

During this past Sunday’s showing of “The Last Dance,” LeBron James tweeted about his admiration for Madison Square Garden. As it turns out, even the Staples Center’s official Twitter account could not help but react to LeBron’s tweet, which prompted the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to respond himself. First, here is LeBron’s first tweet that […]

The NBA world was on hold when Kawhi Leonard was still mulling his free agency decision on where to take his superstar talent next. Coming off a championship with the Toronto Raptors, the prospect of the reigning Finals MVP staying put in Canada was not out of the question. However, the possibility of playing in […]

All the hype surrounding The Last Dance has inevitably brought forth the perpetual debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. The ESPN docu-series detailed the type of mental fortitude Jordan possessed — something that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar lacks, according to his critics. Kendrick Perkins, a former teammate of LeBron with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

It’s safe to say that incumbent United States President Donald Trump is not a popular figure among NBA players these days. Just a few years ago, NBA champions were thrilled to enjoy the perks of getting to go on a courtesy call to the White House. Back then, it meant exchanging pleasantries with former President […]

As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took in the awesomeness of Episodes 7 and 8 of “The Last Dance” on Sunday, he could not help but share his thoughts about Madison Square Garden. MSG is the home of the New York Knicks, who in the 1990s were one of the fiercest competitors of Michael […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made sure to tune in during Sunday’s episodes of “The Last Dance,” and one of the many things that caught his eye was Michael Jordan’s infamous number change in the middle of the 1995 playoffs. LeBron though that Jordan reverting to his familiar No. 23 jersey right smack in […]

The latest episodes of hit docu-series The Last Dance tackled what may arguably be the most shocking decision made by a player who was the best at his game. At the age of 30, then three-time NBA champion Michael Jordan announced his retirement, just months after achieving a rare three-peat with the Chicago Bulls. Much […]

We were once again treated with what has recently become one of the highlights of our week on Sunday night, as ESPN and Netflix aired episodes 7 and 8 of “The Last Dance” focusing on Michael Jordan and the final season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty. As usual, even the biggest NBA stars were one […]

LeBron James and Alex Caruso are on vastly different ends of the spectrum in terms of star power with the Los Angeles Lakers. While Caruso has garnered a cult following for his sneaky athleticism and high-flying dunks, he is nowhere close to James’ stratosphere in terms of dominance and sheer impact on the Lakers. Nevertheless, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Instagram on Sunday to give a Mother’s Day shoutout to his wife, Savannah James. James thanked Savannah for all of her dedication and love in raising their three children, calling her a blessing in his life. https://www.instagram.com/p/CABHitcgJUs/ LeBron and Savannah first met in high school, though they […]

Most millenials and Gen Z-ers would argue that players in the 1960’s wouldn’t survive in this era of basketball. Given the advancement in knowledge and technology, most players are definitely more skilled now. However, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James believes that won’t matter with the great Jerry West. James took to Twitter his thoughts […]

NBA personality Michael Wilbon, a former journalist for The Washington Post who holds close ties with Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, has been one of the more prominent figures that has made several appearances thus far in ESPN’s hit series “The Last Dance.” Himself being a confidant of Jordan, Wilbon recently opened up about what […]

Former Chicago Bulls bad boy Dennis Rodman has added more fuel to the flame that is the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate. This has been one of the hottest topics of late, with ESPN’s mega-hit docu-series “The Last Dance” pretty much dominating all basketball talk these days. According to Dennis Rodman, however, it would […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James considers Michael Jordan as his favorite player ever. As a matter of fact, James even admitted that he nearly teared up while watching the first few episodes of The Last Dance documentary. Recently though, LeBron took to his Instagram account to declare his second […]

Alex Caruso and Jared Dudley of the Los Angeles Lakers are the latest within NBA circles to point out that LeBron James may be on the stingy side, which James himself has acknowledged. During an Instagram Live session on Saturday, the two Lakers reserves spilled some locker room details and James in particular, including his […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2003 as the No. 1 overall pick with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James has made $306,984,009 from his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. During his rookie season with the Cavs, James made $4,018,290 after signing a three-year, $12.9 million contract following the draft. LeBron averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James says NBA legend Jerry West would easily average at least 24 points and eight assists per game if he was playing in today’s NBA. Yes he was! Straight Bucket Getter. Also could pass the hell out of it too. I mean he could play off the ball(c&s) […]

Since becoming a professional team back in 1970, the Cleveland Cavaliers have an overall record of 1,867-2,168. The Cavs franchise has made the playoffs 22 times and captured one championship. That came back in 2016 when LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love guided the club to the title over the 73-9 Golden State Warriors. […]

LeBron James has been one of the most famous athletes in the entire world ever since he stepped into the spotlight as a standout basketball player at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. LeBron has built an impressive résumé  throughout his career that goes way bey0nd basketball. Even if the cameras have been […]

Two names defined the second half of the 2010s: Stephen Curry and LeBron James. LeBron Goat is usually just something people say, but what if there’s more to the story? Is it LeBron or Steph? Is Steph Curry better than LeBron? With the two as the main faces of four consecutive NBA Finals from 2015 […]

There has recently been a huge debate as to how Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would have fared if he played in the 1990s during the Michael Jordan era. Well, for what it’s worth, Jordan’s former teammate with the Chicago Bulls Dennis Rodman has weighed in on the discussion. According to the former Defensive […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has hit the court with a number of talented players over the course of his 17 seasons in the NBA. Along the way, the Akron, Ohio native has claimed three championships, but he has had some help. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at LeBron James’ greatest […]

Kevin Love has finally realized some of the similarities between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Many have argued that the era of social media has extrapolated the magnifying glass on his former teammate.  Yet a quick glance into ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance” has convinced Love that Jordan dealt with plenty of criticism as well, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reacted strongly to a recent video showing the killing of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery. The video shows a man and his son chase Arbery down in a truck and fatally shoot him, per Jason Owens of Yahoo Sports. Arbery, a black male, was killed on Feb. 23 in Brunswick, Georgia. […]

LeBron James is arguably one of the best athletes to ever play in the NBA. After successful playoff runs, multiple MVP’s and a handful of championships to boot, LeBron has already successfully cemented himself in the league’s Mt. Rushmore alongside legends like Magic, Bird, Kobe, Kareem and MJ.  It’s no question that LBJ was born […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has earned a new level of recognition for his Taco Tuesday celebrations. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, which just so happened to fall on a Tuesday this year, Migos has created a new sample track featuring James’ event. “Taco Tuesday… I got the cheese, she taste’n the Kool-Aid,” […]

Though they’re no longer teammates, Cavs forward Kevin Love and Lakers superstar LeBron James still share a close relationship. And just like most friends, they sometimes poke fun at one another. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, which just so happened to fall on a Tuesday this year, Love posted an edited image of LeBron […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers set themselves up for greatness when they selected a 19-year-old LeBron James as the first overall pick in 2003. He has since become one of the greatest to ever play the game, and is without a doubt the best draft pick in Cavs history. So who else made it to our list […]

Coming out of a single collegiate season at Syracuse and winning the national championship in the NCAA tournament, NBA star forward Carmelo Anthony was essentially the second most-talked-about prospect in the 2003 draft after high school phenom LeBron James. Before eventually forging a friendship with James, Anthony, 35, had bragging rights over the former first-overall […]

Retired NBA center and current ESPN commentator Kendrick Perkins has been known in his post-playing career for dishing out wide-ranging takes as a former pro, but his latest take takes aim at ex-Cavs teammate and current Lakers player LeBron James amidst the persistent “GOAT” debate. “We can debate about who’s the GOAT on the court,” […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently announced that he and the LeBron James Family Foundation had a special treat for the high school graduating class of 2020. The three-time NBA champ is living up to his promise, as he just announced Tuesday that former United States President Barack Obama will be giving a commencement […]

There is no denying that Team USA is the most dominant national squad, period. This has been the case since the inception of the famed 1992 “Dream Team” (and perhaps even earlier), and as is the case to this very day. Below we have rounded out the five best Team USA squads ever formed. 5. […]

During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, big man Pau Gasol won two NBA titles and cemented a lasting bond with Kobe Bryant. Gasol became part of an elite one-two punch with Bryant and as a result, could see his No. 16 jersey hanging in the rafters along with his former teammate one day. […]

Portland Trail Blazers veteran forward Carmelo Anthony recently went on a video interview on Uninterrupted and had a lengthy discussion about a number of interesting subjects. One of the topics that stood out, however, was the pact he and LeBron James made during their stint with Team USA for the 2004 Olympics. Both Anthony and James […]