Michael Jordan Skipped Hearing His Name at the 1984 NBA Draft for the Most Jordan-Esque Reason

Michael Jordan didn’t hear his name at the Felt Forum inside Madison Square Garden when the Chicago Bulls picked him third overall at the 1984 NBA Draft. The why is the most Jordan reason ever.

Phil Watson  •  23 Oct 2021
Why Isn’t Ben Simmons Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers?

Ben Simmons might be out of the 76ers lineup for a while.

Jack Dougherty  •  22 Oct 2021
Shaquille O’Neal Shares Emotional Kobe Bryant Memory: ‘One Day People Are Going to Fear You Taking the Last Shot’

Shaquille O’Neal got emotional when remembering the late Kobe Bryant during the reveal of the NBA’s 75th-anniversary team. O’Neal recalled what he called Bryant’s “defining moment” during a playoff loss against the Utah Jazz.

Phil Watson  •  22 Oct 2021
Angry Klay Thompson Still Griping Over NBA Top 75 List When It’s Alex English Who Got the Raw Deal

Klay Thompson is still upset over the fact he wasn’t chosen as one of the NBA’s top 75 players of all time.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Oct 2021
Everyone Was Going to Hate the NBA 75 Team (or 76 Team), but That’s the Point

The NBA 75 Team sparked debate as well as outrage over the players omitted from the list. That’s just what the NBA wanted it to do.

Phil Watson  •  22 Oct 2021
Magic Johnson Shares Iconic Larry Bird Stories in Honor of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team: ‘That’s a Bad Boy’

The NBA recently unveiled its 75th Anniversary Team that featured various past and present stars who have dominated the league over the years. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were among the former players who made the list, so Johnson recently shared some iconic stories from Bird’s days as one of the league’s most dominant players.

David Wysong  •  22 Oct 2021
Luka Doncic Admits He Must Show Better Self-Control and Keep Emotions in Check in Light of Recent Rule Changes: ‘It’s Hard, but It’s Something I Have to Do’

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is a revelatory talent on the basketball court, but the 22-year-old hasn’t always kept his emotions in check. Doncic admitted earlier this week that he has to improve his relationship with referees after tying for the NBA lead in technical fouls last season.

Martin Fenn  •  21 Oct 2021