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It was in 1961 when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then a 14-year-old high school freshman, met the late, great Bill Russell. It wasn’t exactly the most endearing encounter between two of the greatest big men in the history of the game, but it still turned out to be one of the most important moments in Abdul-Jabbar’s career. […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, like the rest of the sports world, is saddened by the shocking death of Vin Scully on Tuesday. However, instead of focusing on the heartbreaking news, the Los Angeles Lakers icon wanted people to never forget the joy that the Los Angeles Dodgers broadcasting legend brought during his incredible career. In a video […]

Shockwaves were sent through the NBA world on Sunday as it was announced that Bill Russell had passed away at the age of 88. The 11-time champion is one of the greatest players to play the game and arguably even more influential due to the statements he has made off the court. Russell was a […]

Bill Russell had more than a few memorable moments during his 88 years of existence. In fact, I would definitely struggle in trying to create a Top 10 or Top 20 list of the Boston Celtics legend’s most iconic moments on and off the court. One particular occasion, however, has to be on that list. […]

Prior to NBA free agency, the Brooklyn Nets had re-signed Kyrie Irving to a new contract. The Nets were looking to run it back, this time with Irving and Kevin Durant playing an entire season together. Plus, in theory Ben Simmons would have been on the court with them. Instead, Kevin Durant requested a trade […]

Stranger Things has once again taken the world by (scary, red) storm. The Netflix show’s fourth season was a huge hit worldwide. It has caught the eyes of many across the sports world, including legendary NBA center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer has some critiques for the Duffer brothers-directed series, though. Abdul-Jabbar wrote […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t help but react and share a pun about his viral Kareem Abdul-Jabbar impersonation over the weekend. Doncic made rounds on social media after helping Slovenia beat Sweden, 84-81, in their FIBA World Cup qualifier on Sunday. One specific play got the attention of Mavs supporters and NBA fans in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics rivalry is one that will go down in NBA history forever. They met in three out of four years in the mid-1980s, with the Lakeshow beating Larry Bird and Co. in 1985 to win the title and it’s clear Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still flourishes in taking down Boston. The Lakers legend […]

For now, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains the all-time leading scorer in NBA history and he’s making sure everyone knows it. Earlier this week, Kareem was on The Jimmy Fallon Show and hilariously flexed about how he’s still at the top of the list despite doing almost all of his damage inside without […]

While the Dallas Mavericks may be down in the Western Conference Finals, Reggie Bullock has given fans something to cheer for and be proud of ahead of Game 3 on Sunday night. Reggie Bullock wins the 2021-22 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award 👏 pic.twitter.com/sbLjtEYJKU — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 23, 2022 Before Game 3 it […]

Many people enjoy talking about their top five players, or their “Mount Rushmore” of a sport. It’s a fun way to figure out who the best players in the world are. It’s especially interesting when a legend in their own right displays their top list as well. Charles Barkley lets the world know who is […]

Next season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is set to make NBA history when he finally breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. It’s no longer a matter of if, but it’s now become a matter of when. For their part, the Lakers are hoping to make the most out of that occasion. As a […]

The modern-day Los Angeles Lakers haven’t given fans much to watch recently. LeBron James and company failed to make it to the playoffs this postseason with a 33-49 regular-season record. However, the legacy of the 1980s Lakers continues to entertain Los Angeles fans deep into April. The HBO series “Winning Time” follows the iconic team, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo made history yet again on Wednesday night as he surpassed the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most playoff points in Milwaukee Bucks franchise history. The Bucks superstar scored his historic deuce with less than eight minutes remaining in the first half of Wednesday’s Game 2 clash against the Chicago Bulls (h/t NBA on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to make it to the playoffs this year. However, fans can still enjoy the franchise’s legacy through the new drama series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” The HBO original, according to its IMDb, encapsulates “The professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers…both on and […]

The NCAA Championship Game between Kansas and North Carolina was already one of the greatest title games in recent memory. It’s made even better when you get to watch it with some of the greatest to ever play the game. I was privileged to be invited into a unique watch party on Let’s Hang Live to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently faced harsh criticism from franchise legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for certain actions this season that he believes are “beneath” The King, which has caused some controversy. Kareem also called out James for his reluctance to promote people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, especially after he posted a Spiderman meme […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have flopped on the hardwood and on the small screen in 2022. While the real Lakers wrap up a season that will see them miss the postseason, HBO’s show “Winning Time” is drawing harsh criticism. Ever since its controversial portrayal of Jerry West, the program has been maligned by several of […]

This frustrating Los Angeles Lakers season has taken a toll on the organization, the fans and even former players. That frustration is perhaps what prompted Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to recently criticize superstar LeBron James for actions that are “beneath him” and for “standing on both sides of the fence.” James has drawn the ire […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has never been one to shy away from criticizing other people. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has spent the last few years being a vocal activist, speaking his mind on various important topics. It’s one of the reasons why many current and former players have so much respect for him. Earlier on Sunday, […]

UPDATE: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar clarified his comments on LeBron James and released the following statement: Today a reporter asked me a question about Lebron James and I regret my off-handed response which has been blown out of proportion. For years I’ve expressed my deep admiration and respect for LeBron as a community leader and athlete. That […]

It’s only a matter of time until Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James dethrones Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time scoring leader. Abdul-Jabbar has held the record since 1984, but James is rapidly approaching the mark that’s stood for more than three decades. Kareem was asked about James eventually surpassing his record, and the Lakers […]

Will Smith’s Oscars slap seen around the world had the internet buzzing. Count Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as one of Smith’s harshest critics. The Lakers legend voiced out his frustrations against what Smith did to Chris Rock at the Oscars on his personal Substack. He emphasized that it was an affront against several […]

Draymond Green is one of the top contributors to the Golden State Warriors. However, he might be taking a personal day in the future. He is planning on taking the night off when LeBron James inevitably breaks the all-time NBA points record. On his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors star made the announcement […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is widely considered one of the greatest to ever do it. Some believe Michael Jordan is the GOAT, while others would pick The King. Nevertheless, the 37-year-old believes he doesn’t get enough recognition when it comes to the best scorers of all time. LeBron recently passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to […]

It’s safe to say that the James Harden acquisition is looking like a success for the Philadelphia 76ers early on. He and star teammate Joel Embiid already seem to have phenomenal on-court chemistry, and it’s resulted in huge nights from the duo in their first two games playing together. One NBA analyst has been impressed […]

Hall of Famer and Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas has chimed in on who he thinks the true GOAT is. While Michael Jordan is hailed as the greatest ever by many, Thomas believes when it’s all said and done, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be crowned with that honor. Via First Take: “I […]

All-Star Weekend has now come and gone, with the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team getting the chance to mingle with each other in epic fashion on Sunday prior to the big game. In the process, Shaq couldn’t help but praise all the legends who molded him into becoming one of the most dominant bigs to ever […]

While Magic Johnson often doesn’t hold back in calling out the Los Angeles Lakers whenever they play bad, he made sure to give credit to LeBron James on Saturday after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the all-time scoring record (including the playoffs). The Lakers lost to the Golden State Warriors, 117-115, but LeBron did go all […]

LeBron James is now on top of the NBA scoring leaderboard. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Golden State Warriors, James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points scored combined in the regular season and playoffs. The record-setting basket can be seen here, via Dave McMenamin: LeBron James has now scored more points […]

The NFL is in hot water right now. Brian Flores, the recently fired head coach of the Miami Dolphins, accused multiple teams (and the league itself) of discriminatory practices regarding race. Aside from this, the Dolphins are accused of incentivizing coaches and players to lose games on purpose by paying them for every loss. Kareem […]

January 26th will always be a lasting reminder for NBA fans on the legacy of Kobe Bryant. That same reminder lives on through the words and actions of the Los Angeles Lakers legends who were also there to witness his greatness. During the second anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death, an outpouring of love emanated from […]

Former Utah Jazz star point guard and NBA Hall Of Famer John Stockton made headlines when he wildly claimed during a recent interview that athletes who have received the COVID-19 vaccine are dying right on the playing area while in games. Stockton received backlash for his conspiracies, both in the form of words and actions. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James broke the internet when he posted a Spider-Man meme basically questioning the difference between COVID, the flu and the common cold. LeBron’s post drew the ire of some, particularly Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who penned an essay criticizing LeBron for his Spider-Man meme. Via ClutchPoints Lakers beat reporter Michael […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Instagram on Thursday and sparked controversy after he posted a meme of three Spiderman pointing at each other with the words, COVID, flu, and cold. While many NBA players commented and agreed with The King, he’s since deleted the post. Now, Bron is hearing it from Lakers […]

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo the greatest Milwaukee Bucks player ever? Well, the Greek Freak is certainly solidifying his case for that. After leading the Bucks to the NBA title in 2020-21, Antetokounmpo continues to make history and break records with the team. On Friday in their game against the Houston Rockets, the 27-year-old recorded two blocks […]

LeBron James caught the ire of the NBA a week ago with a spicy celebration for a clutch shot. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar pulled off the classic Sam Cassell ‘Big Balls’ celebration against the Indiana Pacers that drew him a $15,000 fine. LEBRON. with a little Sam Cassell and HMD cele on top. pic.twitter.com/YlxAyZo0sG […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers have had somewhat of a rough start to the NBA season, the star-studded cast of the Purple and Gold continue to make history on the hardwood. The latest achievement came in the triple overtime thriller of a matchup between the Lakers and the Kings, which saw the Lakers bow out […]

Former NBA guard Iman Shumpert was known for his fleet-footedness on the defensive end. He could stay in front of the best offensive guys, usually getting assigned to dance with the likes of Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Chris Paul. But on Monday night, he sure showcased his footwork and other fancy moves as he […]