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Golden State WarriorsWarriors' D'Angelo Russell's home is basically a Muhammad Ali shrine

Like many other professional athletes, Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell has a strong affinity for Muhammad Ali. Russell, however, has a unique affection for the all-time great boxing legend, as they share the same hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. “People ask, ‘Who would you want to be if you could be anyone for a day?’ […]

Los Angeles LakersLeBron James is pumped up over his Muhammad Ali documentary

LeBron James can do it all. James’ SpringHill Entertainment recently produced an HBO Sports documentary about Muhammad Ali called What’s My Name. Ali is one of the most interesting and captivating athletes in the history of the world. The two-part documentary is set to come out in 2019. The Greatest, like you’ve never seen him […]

Los Angeles LakersKareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks out on Colin Kaepernick's national anthem debate

Kareem-Abdul Jabbar showed support and appreciation for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick‘s decision to not stand during the national anthem. The all-time NBA scoring leader, who was a social-revolutionary figure among the likes of Bill Russell, Jackie Robinson and the late Muhammad Ali — was thoughtfully observant in his piece in The Washington Post. […]

NBADoc Rivers reveals the time Muhammad Ali tried to recruit him to play for Louisville

Muhammad Ali has been receiving tremendous support from athletes and sports figures alike since his passing last Friday. Amongst the people he touched was Doc Rivers who had a personal connection with Ali when the “Greatest” reached out to him in his playing days. According to Rivers, Ali reached out to him to play for […]

NBAShaq paid tribute to Muhammad Ali before Game 2 of the Finals

The sports world, as well as the world in general, was struck with despair when the news broke that boxing legend Muhammad Ali had passed away at the age of 74. Athletes, celebrities, and all kinds of people paid their respects to the Greatest. Prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Lakers legend Shaquille […]

NBASpecial tribute before Game 2 of the NBA Finals in honor of Muhammad Ali

Since passing away on Friday, Muhammad Ali has been receiving an outpouring of support from players and coaching staff from all different sports alike. Muhammad Ali has been praised by NBA superstars such as LeBron James and Dwyane Wade and his influence has tremendous for the sports world. In honor of his legacy, the NBA […]

NBADwyane Wade leaves touching message for Muhammad Ali on social media

After passing away yesterday, Muhammad Ali has been receiving an outpouring of support and praise on social media by all athletes in every sport. Dwyane Wade who shares the same birthday as Ali, left the legendary boxer a very special message on his Instagram. It’s incredible to see the influence Ali had on so many […]

Dallas MavericksGift exchange between Nowitzki and Ali a touching moment between sports legends

Yesterday, the world lost a heavyweight boxing prodigy. At age 74, three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer Muhammad Ali died due to respiratory complications. Widely regarded as ‘The Greatest,’ the sports world will never forget what Ali did and all he accomplished. Fortunately enough in his time, Ali gave some of this love back to sports […]

NBAKareem Abdul-Jabbar mourns loss of Muhammad Ali

With the passing of Muhammad Ali, the world lost one of the greatest athletes of all time on Friday night. In his 74 years on this Earth, Ali became not only the greatest boxer that has ever lived; he also became a symbol for peace and equality and an idol for many young African American […]

New York KnicksVIDEO: Muhammad Ali Inspired Carmelo Anthony to Break Knicks Record

In light of the tragic passing of sports icon, Muhammad Ali, who died late Friday night in a Phoenix-area hospital due to respiratory complications, we look back at one of the NBA’s greatest scoring displays which was ultimately sparked by a video clip of “The Greatest” himself. On January 24th, 2014, Carmelo Anthony broke the […]

NBANBA world reacts to the passing of boxing legend Muhammad Ali

The world lost one of the all-time greats Friday night as we all learned the sad news that Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74 from a respiratory illness after a 30-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The 3-time heavyweight world champion was hospitalized on Thursday as a precaution but his health deteriorated […]

Chicago BullsDwight Howard Compared Himself to Michael Jordan & Muhammad Ali While on the Magic

Dwight Howard compared himself to some all-time greats.

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