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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 […]

We’ve all heard and seen some of the most highly-touted NBA rookies completely failing to live up to the high expectations everyone had on them. These are usually some of the most disheartening narratives not only for the players themselves but for the franchises as well. That’s certainly not what we have for you today. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s editorial for the Hollywood Reporter has drawn the ire of Ice Cube. The rapper and BIG3 co-founder took to Twitter Wednesday afternoon to decry Cap’s piece, as well as the publication that offered it to readers: Shame on the Hollywood Reporter who obviously gave […]

If there’s anyone with an iconic basketball move, it’s NBA 1995 Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The imposing 7-foot-2 center may have been popularized because of his spectacular athleticism but it was his patented hook shot, “the Skyhook”, that cemented his legacy in the league.  Abdul-Jabbar was born as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started […]

LeBron James has a lot to live up to as the latest face of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has the present burden of trying to bring the title back to LA, which has won the second most championships in NBA history. But there’s a different Laker milestone that LeBron James is definitely keeping his […]

Former NBA swingman Caron Butler played alongside and against some of the best basketball players that have ever lived as he playing career spanned about 15 years atop the highest level. As a result, Butler definitely knows a thing or two about the game and was recently asked about the greatest NBA player of all […]

Adam Abdul-Jabbar, son of Hall of Famer and NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly for stabbing his neighbor, according to TMZ Sports. The 28-year-old was booked on one count of assault with a deadly weapon, according to records. Standing at a towering 6-foot-7 and 180 pounds, Abdul-Jabbar was released from custody […]

The ESPN “30 for 30” on martial arts legend Bruce Lee debuts later this evening. Lee was a revolutionary figure both in the martial arts and Hollywood community. But he also had a fascinating impact on one Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. “Cap” said he trained with Lee to enhance his flexibility and sharpness during his career, also […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has a long history fighting and writing about racial injustice, and he shared some of his wisdom with the historic NBA franchise. On Tuesday, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and award-winning author spoke with members of the Lakers organization on a Zoom conference to discuss the death of George […]

Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has teamed up with the Los Angeles Times to publish a very powerful opinion piece about the protests brought about by the death of George Floyd. Abdul-Jabbar wrote about the irony of the duality of these recent turn of events. He does not necessarily justify the […]

Much has been made of the NBA GOAT debate, especially during the onset of ESPN/Netflix’s hit docu-series “The Last Dance.” The show centered around the career of the one and only Michael Jordan and his journey with the Chicago Bulls. It was an ultimate showing of MJ’s greatness, which placed him atop the leaderboard of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most popular and recognized franchise in NBA history. No, they don’t own the most championships (that title belongs to the Boston Celtics), but if you went around the world, chances are, you would find more Lakers fans than anything else. It’s why there’s often an argument over all time […]

Isiah Thomas shed some light on what went into his decision to rank Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the greatest of all time. The Detroit Pistons legend had also recently ranked longtime NBA rival Michael Jordan as only the fourth-best player he has ever gone up against. During a chat with Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny […]

Spencer Dinwiddie certainly isn’t afraid to speak his mind. Recently, the Brooklyn Nets guard spewed out a pretty hot take on the NBA GOAT debate. Dinwiddie argued that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest basketball player of all time, and not Michael Jordan whom many perceive as the undisputed GOAT. In his […]

When talking about the best centers in Los Angeles Lakers history, the first name that will likely come to mind is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — and understandably so. In his prime, the 7-foot-2 Lakers center was a dominant force with one of the most iconic shots in NBA history. Nevertheless, there are still a number of […]