Kobe Bryant named his all-time starting 5 and fans loved humble reason he didn’t include himself
Kobe Bryant inspired millions all over the globe over a stellar 20-year career. The devoted Los Angeles Laker won five NBA ...
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"You better get out of here, get back out on that perimeter” - Larry Bird recalls how trash talking Michael Jordan backfired in their first playoff battle
Larry Bird reflects on the 1986 playoff battle with Michael Jordan, where Jordan’s record-setting 63 points proved he was ...
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March Madness 2025: Five NBA stars' college performances
Madness 2025 season has started, and it is the perfect time to reflect on how some of the current NBA stars performed during ...
‘Larry challenges Michael’ – Bird and Jordan had their own secret shooting battle away from NBA hardwood
Sports adverts don’t get more iconic this. Michael Jordan and Larry Bird once delighted fans when they paired up for a 1993 Super Bowl commercial. Great rivalries make great entertainment ...
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How old is Rick Pitino? Age, career timeline for St. John's coach, from 1978 to 2025
Pitino has led yet another program to the NCAA Tournament. Here's what to know about his age and the many basketball teams he's led.
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"In terms of my era and what I've seen and played against, he was the best ever" - Isaiah Thomas gave Michael Jordan an unexpected compliment after his last game
Despite their fierce rivalry, Isiah Thomas paid tribute to Michael Jordan’s greatness after MJ's final game, recognizing him ...
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"The top two are Scottie Pippen and Draymond" - Steve Kerr puts Draymond at par with Bulls legend as the best defender ever
Warriors coach Steve Kerr considers Draymond Green an elite defensive player like Scottie Pippen, calling them the two best ...
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"It was a team that broke the barriers" - Phil Jackson knew his second three-peat Bulls team operated "against the norm" of basketball
Phil Jackson’s second three-peat Bulls broke NBA norms by embracing small-ball lineups, using versatility and speed to ...
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"He said he's reading a different Bible than I am" - Michael Jordan had a hilarious clapback to Charles Barkley's confident statement about winning the Finals
"I believe we're a team of destiny," said Barkley in 1993, per the Chicago Tribune. "I told Michael that the other night at ...
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Jordan King
Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south ...
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"The numbers were so unreal, I didn't even think about it" - Jerry Krause dismissed worries about playing against HIV-positive Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson’s HIV diagnosis sparked fear in the NBA, but support from figures like Jerry Krause and Dennis Rodman helped ...