Friday sees Michael Jordan, His Airness himself, turn 61. Not only he is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but the debates about who could actually be on his level, a potential rival for the G.O.A.T. status, are actually pretty laughable. (Lebron James may be the scoring king, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but MJ remains the g.o.a.t.) … [Read more...] about As Michael Jordan Turns 61, What Owning His Rookie Card Felt Like
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Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
As today is MLK Day, the annual holiday that honors the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, we revisit a past article, on Dwyane Wade from MLK weekend 2017 that embraces the spirit of what this day stands for. Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade addressed the crowd tonight prior to his team's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. On this Martin Luther King Day weekend, Wade … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
NBA on Christmas Day: a Long, Storied Tradition
It's a tradition we've all come to know and love- the NBA on Christmas Day. The NFL has Thanksgiving. College basketball has St. Patrick's Day. College Football has New Year's Day, and they're trying to claim New Year's Eve as their own, but it's going over like a lead balloon thus far. Boxing Day (December 26th) belongs to The English Premier League while Yuletide is one … [Read more...] about NBA on Christmas Day: a Long, Storied Tradition
Chicago Bulls Pledge to Help End the Gun Violence Epidemic
As it's the one year anniversary of the Highland Park, IL Independence Day Parade mass shooting, we now re-publish our stories from one year ago, spotlighting the reactions and commentary from local sports figures. The most important individual in the history of the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan, has a mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, the same town that was struck by … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Pledge to Help End the Gun Violence Epidemic
Michael Jordan Selling Majority Ownership of the Charlotte Hornets
After buying a controlling stake in 2010 for approximately $175 million, Michael Jordan has sold his majority ownership of the Charlotte Hornets basketball team. Here’s a brief rundown of what happened and how one of the NBA’s best all-time players continues to win in the world of business. … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Selling Majority Ownership of the Charlotte Hornets
Steve Kerr, Rep. Ro Khanna on Gun Control (Exclusive)
Editor's note: in the wake of Steve Kerr telling it like it is regarding the gun crisis in America/yet another mass shooting that could have been prevented, we're re-posting this exclusive from March 2018. Steve Kerr is so much more than the championship Head Coach of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. He's a very politically activated citizen, one who often utilizes the … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr, Rep. Ro Khanna on Gun Control (Exclusive)
Pep Guardiola References Michael Jordan to Defend His UCL Record
As former President Barack Obama famously said, "there is a reason you call somebody 'the Michael Jordan of'...He is the definition of somebody so good at what they do that everybody recognizes it. That's pretty rare." Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was no doubt in touch with this line of thinking when he spoke at his press conference today. Ahead of tomorrow's … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola References Michael Jordan to Defend His UCL Record
The Best Arenas to Watch an NBA Game
While spectators ultimately attend live sport to witness the excitement, action, and drama unfold before them, there’s no denying that the venue can have a huge impact on the match-going experience. It’s as integral in the NBA as it is in any sport, if not more so, because the iconic arenas that host games every week were crucial to the league’s success in its early years and … [Read more...] about The Best Arenas to Watch an NBA Game
Carlos Boozer On His Partnership With a Vasectomy-Specialized Underwear Brand (Exclusive)
As March Madness was commencing, Duke alum and 13-year NBA vet Carlos Boozer debuted a new commercial that was all about ball-handling. But this proven ball-handler was not talking about basketball this time. Boozer teamed up with SAXX Underwear to launch the first-ever vasectomy registry. The VaSAXXtomy Registry is basically a new spin on the traditional celebratory gift … [Read more...] about Carlos Boozer On His Partnership With a Vasectomy-Specialized Underwear Brand (Exclusive)
The Strange and Wonderful Life of Dennis Rodman
He’s often cited as one of the most underrated players in the history of the NBA and was a key member of the Chicago Bulls' record-breaking 72-10 season. In fact, most Bulls fans would say that he was integral to it. At the time he was the best rebounder in the NBA and with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in the same team, the Bulls were practically unbeatable. Yet despite … [Read more...] about The Strange and Wonderful Life of Dennis Rodman