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All-time rankings and discussions about who the best players in NBA history are commonplace in basketball dialogue these days. In fact, we here at ClutchPoints have already ranked the greatest players in NBA history. We wanted to take the conversation a step forward and ask ChatGPT its thoughts on who the best players ever are. […]

There will never be another LeBron James. James is a certified genetic anomaly who continues to confound with the way he has remained not just productive, but one of the best players in the association even though he’s set to turn 40 years of age. The Los Angeles Lakers star may have nothing to prove […]

Like everyone else, even basketball players age. But while age will eventually slow down players, known as “Father Time,” some players find a way to age like fine wine. In fact, there have been some NBA players who managed to win an NBA championship during the twilight of their careers. Here are the 12 oldest […]

The center position is arguably the most important position in the game of basketball. Having a strong center means that a team has a willing interior defender who can grab rebounds but can also score on the offensive end of the floor. The position has seen quite an evolution over the years, with centers being […]

The NBA world was hit with tragic news of legendary shot-blocker Dikembe Mutombo’s passing on Monday. Mutombo passed away at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer. Several NBA stars released tributes for Mutombo, and former Los Angeles Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added to the list a powerful message. “At 7’2″, Dikembe Mutombo and […]

The NBA lost a legend this year when Jerry West passed away in June. Although he is known in Los Angeles Lakers history as a 14-time All-Star and Hall of Famer, West meant more to the world of basketball and the NBA as a whole. While they will never confirm it, West is the logo […]

NBA 2K25 launches on September 6, 2024, and fans might be curious to know which Milwaukee Bucks players in history are ranked the highest. Throughout the Bucks’ history, the team produced a plethora of NBA legends. With that in mind, here are the 10 all-time highest-ranked Bucks players in NBA 2K25. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (99 OVR) […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a Basketball Hall of Famer who dominated the NBA during his playing days. His height combined with his signature skyhook paved the way for the 7 -foot-2 center to become an unstoppable force in the NBA. In his decorated NBA career, Abdul-Jabbar garnered six NBA MVPs, six NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, […]

The pillars that built the four major sports leagues often played in the 20th century. Two big names who helped push for the inclusion of persons of color in their sport are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, formerly known as Lew Alcindor, and MLB legend Willie Mays. When the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers legend learned of […]

The NBA and sports community Wednesday mourned the loss of basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an iconic figure within the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, was one of the many personalities who expressed their sadness at the passing of “The Logo.” Abdul-Jabbar, who was part of the championship Lakers teams that West played […]

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is fondly reflecting upon his close friend and fellow UCLA basketball alum Bill Walton. Walton passed away at the age of 71 after his battle with cancer. The former Portland Trail Blazers star made a tremendous impact on the basketball world. Abdul-Jabbar shared some emotional thoughts about Walton in a personal […]

Legendary basketball figure Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71 on Monday. Walton had an incredible collegiate and professional tenure, with the UCLA basketball team and the Portland Trail Blazers being two of his major stops. Moreover, fellow NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar penned a heartfelt goodbye message to Walton after news of his […]

NBA 2K24 is adding its first ever 100 OVR MyTEAM Player item in the form of NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Perhaps outside of His Airness himself, there’s no better candidate for the honor. Throughout his illustrious NBA career, Abdul-Jabbar ended up bringing in six Championships, six MVP awards, 19 All-Star Nods, and much, much more. […]

The NBA All-Star Game has featured legends throughout the years. In fact, making the All-Star Game is a firm validation that a particular player has reached an elite level in the league. While most players in the league make the All-Star team in their primes, only a handful continue to be in the festivities in […]

Despite the disappointing loss from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Houston Rockets, superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made history Saturday night with his eye-opening performance. He scored a whopping 48 points and collected 17 rebounds in the outing that compares to the likes of a Bucks legend in Kareem-Abdul Jabbar according to StatMuse. Giannis tonight: 48 PTS17 […]

There’s no question that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was one of the best centers to every play in the NBA. He is an eight-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, and a six-time MVP. At one point, he was also the record holder for the most career points in league history before LeBron James surpassed the Hall of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are rolling and Kawhi Leonard is playing at an MVP level. After scoring 30 points on 9-of-16 shooting in the Clippers’ 131-122 win over the Phoenix Suns, Leonard joined an exclusive club featuring LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Artis Gilmore. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, the […]

To say that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is on a hot streak would be like saying that Rudolph’s nose is a touch red and slightly illuminated. No, Rudolph’s schnoz shiny and bright red, and Joel Embiid is on an historic run that has vaulted him past Nikola Jokic for the best MVP odds in […]

It has been another generational season for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star could be well on his way to another Most Valuable Player award by the end of the season. This puts him nearer to the top of the all-time best centers like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal. The Sixers center continues […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is recovering from surgery for a broken hip after he fell at a concert in Los Angeles on Friday night. The NBA Hall of Famer had surgery Sunday “with no complications,” his business partner and spokeswoman, Deborah Morales, told The Associated Press on Monday. “He will […]

In what would have otherwise been just another regular season win for the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, franchise legend Giannis Antetokounmpo wrote his name in the record books once again. The two-time NBA MVP surpassed NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most rebounds in Bucks history with his 14th board of the […]

Records are meant to be broken. No matter how long they may stand,  young talents on the rise will always be destined to take over. And that’s just what Giannis Antetokounmpo did in the Milwaukee Bucks’ victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. The Greek Freak broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record to cement himself as the […]

Another game ball was at stake for Giannis Antetokounmpo when the Milwaukee Bucks mopped Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets. He just surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the franchise record-holder for rebounds. Everyone was in full support of the Greek Freak notching the record tonight, including Adrian Griffin. The head honcho even poked fun at his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks franchise loves its all-around players. Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar both thrived by playing basketball the right way in this organization. But, there is a new king in town and he goes by the name of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak put on a show and lit Alperen Sengun’s Houston Rockets ablaze. […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar fell and broke his hip at a concert Friday night. Abdul-Jabbar was taken to the hospital after the fall with the help of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The 76-year-old’s hip injury required surgery, which he underwent on Saturday, per his representative Deborah Morales. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is set to undergo surgery after suffering an accident that left him with a broken hip. Abdul-Jabbar suffered the injury in a fall while attending a concert, per Jabbar’s business partner Deborah Morales. “He will have surgery today (Saturday),” Morales said in a statement, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was hospitalized after a scary incident Friday night. Abdul-Jabbar reportedly fell during a concert and broke his hip, TMZ reports. He was then sent to a hospital, but fortunately it appears that Abdul-Jabbar is going to be alright. The details of the concert were not revealed. It is not […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a relatively strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season as they look to build on last year’s appearance in the Western Conference Finals. James has continued to play at an elite level despite turning 39 years old later this month, and the Lakers currently […]

Action is brewing in Philadelphia as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the 76ers. The Lakers came into the game hoping for a win, but one of their stars got something far more valuable. LeBron James further cemented his NBA legacy after breaking an all-time record that was previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. LeBron James […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for the most 30-10-5 games in franchise history on Sunday. Antetokounmpo tallied 36 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists in the Bucks’ 108-100 come-from-behind win over the Portland Trail Blazers as The Greek Freak notched his 107th 30-10-5 game as a Buck, surpassing Abdul Jabbar’s previous […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo hit yet another milestone. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar just joined franchise legend and NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most 30-10-5 games in team history during Monday night’s showdown against the Washington Wizards on the road (h/t NBA History). Giannis Antetokounmpo has tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most games of 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, […]

Seven games into his career and Victor Wembanyama is already earning comparisons to NBA legends — including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, according to one Los Angeles Lakers legend. Former member of the Showtime Lakers and 5x NBA champion Michael Cooper found similarities between the San Antonio Spurs rookie and his former teammate, Abdul-Jabbar. “Young man is so […]

Hopes are high for the USC basketball team heading into the 2023-2024 season. With a star-studded recruiting class led by LeBron James’s son Bronny and other high caliber prospects, the question is whether or not Bronny James will reach the bar set by his legendary father. Recently, Bronny James made an appearance at a USC […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo raised eyebrows this offseason when he suggested that his future might not be with the Milwaukee Bucks if they did not make the proper moves to maintaining a championship contender. The Bucks responded with a shocking trade for Damian Lillard. In turn, Antetokounmpo responded by signing a contract extension with the Bucks. In […]

The NBA MVP is given to the best-performing player of the regular season. It is a coveted award given to some of the best players to have stepped foot in the NBA. As the 2023-24 season tips off, The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is the reigning MVP. He’ll have a tall task to repeat as […]

The NBA Most Valuable Player Award is the most prestigious individual accomplishment an NBA player can earn. The award earns you the Michael Jordan Trophy, named after the league’s greatest player ever. Recently, the rightful winner of the MVP has been one of the most talked about topics in sports. With so much star-studded talent […]

Lebron James became the all-time leading scorer in the 2022-23 season. He has a long career of consistent scoring which has catapulted him to the top of the list. However, does this make him a better pure scorer than the likes of Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan? If they were all in their prime, which […]

The initial transition to the NBA is never easy as players acclimate to competing against the best athletes in the world. No matter if you are coming from college, the G League or a pro league in Europe, the NBA is a different animal. The league is home to the fastest, strongest, smartest and most […]

The creative team behind Season 2 of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty compiled a companion guide outlining the historical accuracy of each episode, which was provided to ClutchPoints’ Lakers reporter. “We felt it important to show our work out of respect for the many living characters depicted,” the creators wrote. (Episodes begin with […]