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The NBA introduced its Most Valuable Player award in 1955-56, bringing the timeless debate over what “valuable” means to the hardwood. The fluid nature of basketball makes quantifying individual value particularly challenging, though analytics like PER, Win Shares, Box Plus/Minus, VORP, and more have provided better metrics for doing so. Milwaukee Bucks unicorn Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just broke a franchise record. For a franchise as storied as the Purple & Gold, it’s always a special achievement whenever that happens in the modern day. Normally, the records that go down relate to outside scoring or shooting from downtown. With the 3-point revolution in full swing, it’s understandable for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most prolific franchises in the sporting world. This is not just because they have 17 titles (including the most recent one in the 2020-21 season). They also have bred a ton of Hall of Famers. Along with all of this are the unforgettable moments crafted by those […]

The NBA MVP race is coming down to the wire in this 2020-21 season as teams start to brace for the playoffs or get ready to pack it up and call it a year. At present time, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the favorite in the eyes of many to win the award. Others […]

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers formally announced an untitled nine-part documentary series chronicling the history of the storied franchise. We don’t know a ton of specifics, yet, though we can make a few presumptions on which indelible moments, players, eras, and stories will be covered. “When Dr. Buss bought the Lakers in 1979, he […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo once again aligned himself with one of the all-time greats of the sport, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.  The Greek Freak reached 12,000 career points in the Bucks’ 132-94 dismantling of Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum on Saturday. Per the Athletic, the reigning NBA MVP just became the third-fastest player in Bucks franchise history to reach […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar beware: Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming for your record! On Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Antetokounmpo climbed to second in the Bucks’ all-time scoring list with the 12,011th point of his career. In true Greek Freak fashion, Giannis did it in style with an insane dunk over a crowded driving lane. […]

Zion Williamson had another tremendous performance for the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. He led all scorers with 33 points on 14-of-19 shooting, en route to matching a long-standing NBA record. Zion joins a trio of legends in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and David Robinson with his latest scoring feat (h/t ESPN Stats & Info […]

Ah, UCLA, it’s so good to have you back. After what seems like a century-long hiatus, the UCLA Bruins are back in the NCAA Final Four and are the second team ever to make it all the way from March Madness’s First Four round to this point. Junior sharpshooter Johnny Juzang (90% FT) is looking […]

One diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan posted an old photo of the legendary Jerry Buss with basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The post caught the attention of Jeanie Buss, who then shared a heartfelt message. Jeanie reposted the photo on Instagram, interestingly comparing it to the current situation of the Lakers. While Andre Drummond is certainly […]

Johnny Juzang led no. 11 UCLA to a 73-62 victory to take down no. 6 BYU Cougars to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. By notching 27 points in the upset win, Juzang joined a couple of Hall of Famers that go by the names of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Reggie Miller as […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has set yet another milestone in his 18th season. After finishing with a triple-double against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, StatMuse said LeBron became the first player in NBA history to tally 10 triple-doubles after turning 35 years old. LeBron James is the first player in NBA history […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t slowing down one bit. The Greek Freak notched another triple-double performance in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. He crushed legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s team record and did it in a historic fashion. Giannis dropped 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 rebounds to lead the Bucks to a win […]

It’s a widely known fact that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is chasing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Apparently, that’s not the only stat that The King is catching up Abdul-Jabbar on. James is also on Abdul-Jabbar’s radar in terms of all-time combined regular season and playoff minutes played, per Mike […]

Given their franchise’s rich basketball history, the Milwaukee Bucks have their fair share of heated rivalries over the years. While the all-time Bucks roster has been blessed to employ some of the biggest names in the sport, several opposing players also managed to give them fits in numerous playoff battles. The Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the best teams in the NBA with reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way. Certainly, their hopes to win a championship are very much within reach as long as The Greek Freak is in town. Milwaukee hopes it can add another banner to its lone 1971 championship banner in […]

In just his second year in the league, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has aligned himself with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar through an awesome statistic. Per ESPN, Williamson has scored at least 20 points on 50 percent shooting in 14 consecutive games. This ties Abdul-Jabbar for the longest streak by any player in his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were founded in 1968 as an expansion franchise. Since then, several of the NBA’s greatest centers have suited up for the team, shoring its all-time depth chart at the five. In this piece, we’ll take a look at who we believe to be the five best. 5. Frank Brickowski The Bucks acquired […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have not won an NBA championship since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still went by the name of Lew Alcindor. But things are looking up in Milwaukee. With reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, a multitude of Bucks news is once again considering Milwaukee as one of the favorites in the […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic made a bit of history on Saturday, logging a 50-point double-double in a 119-114 loss to the Sacramento Kings. The All-Star big man also dished out 12 dimes against the Kings, en route to matching an NBA record that has been in place for nearly five decades. Justin Kubatko, founder […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has moved up the ladder in the record for most games with at least three blocks and three steals. The list is currently led by NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon (204), with AD surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (42) for ninth in the list. In the Lakers’ 94-92 victory over the Memphis […]

Unknown to many, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar previously had a battle with prostate cancer. He admitted he managed to overcome his threatening illness along with his past encounters with leukemia and heart bypass surgery due to his celebrity status as a former NBA player. In an essay he recently wrote for WebMD, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recently wrote a touching tribute to LeBron James who was recently named as Sports Illustrated‘s Sportsperson of the Year. Having won the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award, the 35-year-old superstar has only magnified his already enormous impact off the court. The Lakers legend mentioned how there was no questioning regarding […]

It’s been proven in the history of the NBA that it would be close to impossible to win a title with just one superstar spearheading your franchise. In recent time, we’ve had the chance to witness Big 3s like the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. Not to mention Stephen […]

The trio of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant have already cemented themselves in the game’s pinnacle of all-time greats. The immeasurable impact that all three legends had has greatly contributed to the advancement of the game and effectuated the next generation of hoopers throughout the years. NBA Goat conversations can’t be had without […]

Detroit Pistons legend and Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas stands by his statement LeBron James is the greatest player in NBA history. Thomas took to Twitter to defend previous statements regarding James as the “GOAT,” citing a segment by FOX Sports commentator Nick Wright: Goat debate facts @getnickwright https://t.co/GAEXusrTEB — Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a guest on ESPN’s “First Take” on Tuesday and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer talked about LeBron James’ legacy after The King won his fourth title and fourth Finals MVP at Walt Disney World over the Miami Heat. Abdul-Jabbar, who is often slighted in the GOAT debate when […]

Phoenix Suns young stud Deandre Ayton faced off with a bonafide legend in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a friendly game called “Generation Gap” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The late night talk show host made the two former no. 1 overall picks identify images or questions pertaining to their opponent’s era as a test of knowledge of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got some much-needed words of encouragement from one of their best players of all-time during Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Miami Heat. The legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sent out a spirited message to the entire Lakers nation, urging them to support the team as they played catch-up for the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is not done chasing greatness. In the closing moments of Game 1 of the Finals against the Miami Heat, the Lakers forward grabbed his 13th board of the game and 503rd overall in the Finals. The said feat puts him one rebound ahead of LA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the […]

The stars will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat on Wednesday night. At least, they will be virtually, with Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar just some of the NBA luminaries who will be in attendance as virtual fans, per TMZ. O’Neal, of course, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2020, and Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar couldn’t be more proud of the two-time MVP. Abdul-Jabbar, one of the best players in Bucks franchise history and a civil rights icon, wrote about the path Antetokounmpo has taken to become […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the only player in NBA history to earn All-NBA honors 16 times. By making the All-NBA First Team this season, James passes 15-time All-NBA Team selections Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan: LeBron James earns his NBA RECORD 16th All-NBA Team selection!@KingJames passes 15-time All-NBA Team selections […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes people are taking LeBron James for granted. The greatest scorer in NBA history isn’t referring to James’ play on the court, though. Abdul-Jabbar, a civil rights legend, said that the current Lakers superstar is “setting the example for generations to come” in terms of his off the court […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar released a powerful statement on Twitter in response to the Jacob Blake shooting and the three-day boycott the NBA players took part in. Abdul-Jabbar, a civil rights icon, says “our political leaders have to figure out a way to legally make it structurally important that we are able to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely considered to be one of the most successful franchises in all of sports. Throughout its rich history, this team has had its fair share of some of the greatest players of all time. Some of these players made their way to Los Angeles via the draft, while others signed […]

Count Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James as someone who likes Anthony Davis’ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar look. Due to an eye injury, Davis wore goggles at practice on Wednesday. Coupled with his beard and hair, the Lakers big man looked a lot like Abdul-Jabbar. LeBron's feeling the new look. 🥽✅ (📷: @KingJames) pic.twitter.com/pn5PQQz847 — theScore (@theScore) […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis looked a lot like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in practice on Wednesday. Davis, who was inadvertently poked in the eye by Michael Carter-Williams during Saturday’s scrimmage against the Orlando Magic, wore protective eyewear in practice. The resemblance is uncanny: . @AntDavis23 looking like a young @kaj33 on the Lakers 👀 pic.twitter.com/8QYN33FW7l — ClutchPoints […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter revealed his top five players in NBA history. Interestingly, he notably omitted Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Celtics forward has Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird and Shaquille O’Neal on his list. What’s your All-Time Top 5 ? pic.twitter.com/AvFR3hxZc2 — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) July 22, 2020 […]