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There aren’t many guys that can say they were teammates with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James but 3-time NBA champion Scott Williams is one of them. Entering the NBA as an undrafted free agent in 1990, Williams spent his rookie season with the Chicago Bulls after Jordan got him a workout with the team. […]

3-time NBA champion Scott Williams might not have ever made it to the NBA without the help of former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan. A UNC product, the 6-foot-10 big man managed to get in a gym with Jordan using his influence and college history, as he tells Legends Lounge host Trill Withers: “…I was […]

The Boston Celtics may be down 2-0 to Miami Heat in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals but while fans tend to get lost in the latest moment, what shouldn’t be forgotten is how the Celtics arrived at this point. Despite constant pressure to break up the duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Boston has […]

For a player that came into the NBA undrafted, Udonis Haslem‘s ability out a historic career with the Miami Heat is one of the most impressive feats in league history. As Haslem has aged, the Heat’s decision to keep him on the roster rather than utilizing it for a younger player has drawn a bit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season will end in the Western Conference Finals barring a historically unprecedented comeback. Don’t blame Austin Reaves for his team falling into an 0-3 hole against Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets, though. Like one former Laker sees it, the second-year guard has been a revelation during the Lakers’ […]

Former NBA point guard Brevin Knight wasn’t thinking about going pro during his collegiate days. However, a message from Jason Kidd changed his mindset and entirety of his career. In a never-been-told story about Kidd, Knight shared how his initial plan of just going through college and finding a job after he graduates turned into […]

Former NBA player turned Grizzlies commentator Brevin Knight is no stranger to LeBron James‘ greatness. As a player, Knight went just 3-14 against James throughout his 12 year career in the league. Now the play-by-play man for the Grizzlies, Knight got a glimpse of how good James still can be during the first round of […]

Despite playing just six playoff games this year, Grizzlies wing (well, soon-to-be former Grizzlies wing) Dillon Brooks has been the most controversial player in this year’s NBA playoffs. During the Grizzlies’ first round series against the Lakers, Brooks took it upon himself to be LeBron James’ personal tormentor, antagonizing the Lakers legend and dismissing him […]

You can’t talk about the history of basketball without mentioning Nancy Lieberman. The Hall of Famer has coached at both the WNBA and NBA levels while also being a part of the Women’s Basketball League, the Women’s American Basketball League while also winning five medals in the Olympics playing for Team USA. Through the National […]

Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood, who played in 12 NBA seasons and one ABA season, is a trailblazer. After all, it was Haywood who found a way around the old NBA rule that prevented somebody from being eligible to play in the league unless they were four years removed from high school. Surely enough, Haywood […]

In the 1990s, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls got in the way of many teams trying to capture an elusive championship. The Phoenix Suns and forward Cedric Ceballos was one of those teams on the wrong side of the Bulls’ dynasty. The Suns lost to Chicago in the 1993 NBA Finals, which was the […]

Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley is well known for being brash and outspoken. However, the full extent of his eccentricities may still have yet to be uncovered. Speaking to ClutchPoints on the I Got Next Podcast, former NBA forward Cedric Ceballos discusses his first time meeting Barkley, who was traded to the Phoenix Suns […]

When Shawn Marion was in the NBA, he was known as one of the most versatile players in the league at his peak moments. Marion guarded every position on defense, and he could score from anywhere on the court. Of course, the athleticism was off the charts. If there was any criticism of Marion’s game, […]

Shawn Marion was the ninth overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, an All-Rookie selection, a two-time All-NBA selection, and a four-time All-Star. He was also an NBA champion who played an integral part in one of the biggest upsets in sporting history; the Dallas Mavericks defeating the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals. […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is content with the state of the National Basketball Association today. He spoke about the challenges faced by the league at an NBRPA event at NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City last weekend. The NBA legend believes the game needs to remain authentic to continue drawing interest and talent from around the […]

The NBA that we know and love today was a much, much different scene a few decades ago. Today, players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant enjoy the perks of being “employees” of a multi-billion company. They fly to their games on team-owned planes and have the luxury of resting their injuries when they need. […]

Despite their rich history and prestige, the New York Knicks have a knack for missing out on top talent. Stephen Curry, Donovan Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are just a few stars the team has seen slip through their fingers. Though, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could be the biggest one of them all. The Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

It has already been over two weeks since LeBron James made history by becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. It was truly a momentous occasion, and it was only fitting that Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in attendance to pass the baton to the new scoring champion after LeBron broke Kareem’s long-standing record. […]

SALT LAKE CITY — The NBA continues to be one of the most entertaining leagues in the entire world and is one of the rare sports in the news cycle for all 12 months a year. Kevin Durant has been a major contributor to that, but Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar […]

SALT LAKE CITY — LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record was a night for the history books. Not only did James make history, but the advancements in technology and social media allowed fans to see countless angles of the shot and the James family celebrating. One underrated part of the night was the […]

Former NBA champion Vernon Maxwell dislikes Utah, and he’s not hiding that fact if you follow him on social media. With that said, it certainly didn’t come as a surprise when he shaded the state during his visit to Salt Lake City for the NBA All-Star Weekend. In an interview with ClutchPoints, Maxwell questioned the […]

The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is partnering with Diddy’s REVOLT for the staging of the annual “Players Party” in the upcoming 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City. The party will be held at Flanker Kitchen & Sporting Club on Feb. 18 (h/t EIN Presswire). “We are excited to welcome Diddy and […]

An all-around talent who was among the first to take jump shots regularly, those who look back on the outstanding career of Hall of Fame forward Elgin Baylor will say that he ahead of his time. To his peers, Baylor would “revolutionize” the sport, as former teammate Gail Goodrich tells Peter Vecsey on the Hoop […]

Stephen Curry is the undisputed greatest shooter of all time. He’s also an elite ball handler and high-level passer, while tireless work in the weight room and on the practice floor has helped him become an adept finisher late in his career. Once an imminently targetable defender, the Golden State Warriors superstar has taken major […]

Hall of Fame guard Pete Maravich wasn’t in the league for a long time when compared to the length of NBA careers today. The 1976-77 scoring champion would play 10 seasons in the league before retiring at the end of the 1979-1980 season due to persistent injuries. However, anybody you ask about “Pistol” Pete says […]

Tim Duncan was one of the last few lifers in the NBA. This legend spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, and it’s really hard to imagine the Hall of Fame big man playing for any other team. As it turns out, however, Duncan nearly joined the Orlando Magic early in his career […]

The 1994 NBA Draft Class was quite a memorable one. A clear testament to this fact is how Grant Hill and Jason Kidd ended up being awarded as the co-winners of that season’s Rookie of the Year award. That was just the second time in the history of the NBA that two players shared the […]

Very few people, if any, will contest the notion that the 1992 Dream Team was the greatest basketball team ever assembled. What is also known is the fact that this star-studded team also suffered an infamous defeat during one of its early practice sessions against a bunch of college kids. It wasn’t just your ordinary […]

ClutchPoints and the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) announced a new partnership centered around preserving the stories of basketball legends, per legendsofbasketball.com. Together, they will aim to expand basketball stories to new audiences. And the stories will not only stem from former NBA players, but also those who played in the ABA and WNBA. […]

It was 25 years ago when Golden State Warriors star Latrell Sprewell decided he couldn’t take any more abuse and choked head coach P.J. Carlesimo. The incident, which not surprisingly isn’t the biggest regret of Sprewell’s career, took place at a Warriors practice session, and former Golden State player Tony Delk offered his recollection of […]

The Brooklyn Nets aren’t living up to expectations early on in 2022-23, sitting at 12-11 on the season. One of the only reasons they’re actually above .500 is Kevin Durant, who is playing a ton of minutes and showing out at an MVP level. But just last month, KD publically criticized his Nets teammates, which […]

At this point, it would probably be safe to say that one-time NBA champion Channing Frye is a fan of Victor Wembanyama. In a recent interview on the Legend Lounge with Trill Withers, Frye expressed just how much admiration he has for the young French phenom. Let’s just say that Frye is in awe of what […]

The Utah Jazz may appear on more trade rumors as they start to think about their plans for the 2023 NBA Draft soon. The race to the bottom of the NBA standings may not start now, former NBA forward Channing Frye said on a new episode of Legend Lounge with Trill Withers, but teams may […]

Legends to Compete Alongside Amateur Golfers in 10 Markets Across U.S. and in the Dominican Republic to Raise Money for Local Organizations CHICAGO, Illinois (October 6, 2022) – The National Basketball Retired Players Association and Deuce, today announced a collaboration to bring an unique golf experience to NBRPA members and amateur golfers – as part […]

It’s well-established that Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan don’t like each other. Their beef goes way back to when they were NBA stars in the 1980s and 1990s, with the Detroit Pistons-Chicago Bulls rivalry taking center stage, and we got a fresh look at it when The Last Dance came out in 2020. One infamous […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas is one of the best point guards to ever play the game of basketball. After years of playoff heartbreak in the 1980s, the man affectionately known as ‘Zeke’ finally broke through in 1989 and 1990, leading the Bad Boys Pistons to back-to-back championships. However, only four years after getting his […]

During the 1980s, Isiah Thomas became one of the best point guards in NBA history and shined as the superstar of the Detroit Pistons. But his reputation as one of the leaders of the “Bad Boy” Pistons didn’t do him any favors in the eyes of fellow NBA superstars. No example made that more clear […]