Michael Jordan Played the Legendary ‘Flu Game’ Because He Felt He Had an Obligation to His Bulls Teammates and the City of Chicago: ‘I Didn’t Wanna Give Up, No Matter How Sick I Was or How Tired I Was’

On June 11, 1997, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan played in his famous “Flu Game” against the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the 1997 Finals. Although it’s called the “Flu Game,” Jordan was actually suffering from food poisoning after eating pizza in his hotel room the night before.

Ashish Mathur  •  26 Oct 2021
Phil Jackson Led a Chicago Bulls Dynasty in the 1990s but Didn’t Believe He Could Have the Same Success With Team USA: ‘I Have a Style of Coaching That’s Probably Not Applicable to Short-Term All-Star Teams’

Phil Jackson steered the Chicago Bulls to one of the greatest dynasties in sports history in the 1990s. However, he did not believe the methods that made him so successful in the Windy City would be applicable to Team USA and international competitions.

Martin Fenn  •  26 Oct 2021
Deandre Ayton Didn’t Get His $172.5 Million Contract, but He Still Has a $120 Million Reason to Listen to Chris Paul and Maintain His Star Trajectory

Deandre Ayton couldn’t cash in on the $172.5 million he could have made this offseason. But Phoenix Suns teammate Chris Paul is motivating Ayton behind the scenes, and the $120 million contract he signed this summer should give Ayton incentive to keep playing winning basketball. Ayton can go out and show the Suns he is […]

Martin Fenn  •  27 Oct 2021
Greg Kite Dispels Myth About Former Boston Celtics Teammate Larry Bird

Former Boston Celtics center Greg Kite recently dispelled a myth about Larry Bird.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Oct 2021
Kevin Durant Might Be Lying to Himself and Nets Fans With His False Confidence in the Team Without Kyrie Irving: ‘Of Course We Have Enough’

Kevin Durant thinks the Brooklyn Nets still have enough talent to compete without Kyrie Irving.

Jack Dougherty  •  25 Oct 2021
Charles Barkley Brutally Roasted Everyone in the 76ers Organization on His Way Out of Philadelphia: ‘They’re Not Trying to Win’

Charles Barkley has adamantly criticized Ben Simmons during his ongoing saga with the Philadelphia 76ers. Interestingly, Chuck knows what it’s like to be frustrated with team management in Philly.

Martin Fenn  •  25 Oct 2021
Clyde Drexler Refused to Say Michael Jordan Was Better Than Him Even 20 Years After His Career: ‘I’m Gonna Make You Work, and You Can’t Guard Me’

Clyde Drexler and Michael Jordan are both Hall of Famers, as Drexler had a legendary career with the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets, while MJ had a ton of success with the Chicago Bulls. But Drexler refused to say that Jordan was a better player than he was, even 20 years after his career.

David Wysong  •  27 Oct 2021
A.C. Green Explains How Lakers Veterans Handled the Shaq vs. Kobe Feud: ‘Coaches, Can You All Leave the Room for a Minute?’

A.C. Green recently explained how Lakers veterans handled the Kobe Bryant vs. Shaquille O’Neal feud.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Oct 2021
Jerry Tarkanian Was Prepared to Abandon UNLV and Coach the Showtime Lakers Before the Tragic Murder of a Close Friend: ‘Some Things Just Aren’t Meant to Be’

The Los Angeles Lakers were all set to name UNLV’s Jerry Tarkanian as the team’s next head coach. However, Tarkanian changed his mind after one of his best friends was found dead.

Tim van Straten  •  25 Oct 2021