The Boston Celtics Hope to Learn From the Philadelphia 76ers Mistakes With an Excited Al Horford

Ime Udoka believes the Boston Celtics can use the mistakes of the Philadelphia 76ers to better utilize Al Horford.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Sep 2021
Michael Jordan Loved Playing on the Road So Much That He Preferred It Over Home Games: ‘You Know That You’re Not Expected to Win So That You Could Have the Opportunity to Prove the Unknown’

During his iconic run with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan dominated in basically every arena he played. The six-time champion played each game like it was his last and left it all on the floor.

Ashish Mathur  •  28 Sep 2021
LeBron James Reveals He Actually Got 2 NFL Contract Offers During the 2011 NBA Lockout

NBA star LeBron James played football in high school, but during the 2011 lockout, he actually got offers from two teams to play in the NFL, the star revealed during this week’s ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast.

Tim Crean  •  28 Sep 2021
The Boston Celtics Made a Couple of Panic Moves Against the Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals and They Paid Off

The Boston Celtics made some desperate moves in Game 4 of the 1984 NBA Finals and they paid off.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Sep 2021
Richard Jefferson Shockingly Stated That Vince Carter Is the ‘Most Talented’ Basketball Player Ever: ‘There Was Nothing That I Have Ever Seen This Man Not Be Able to Do’

Richard Jefferson had the privilege of playing with a host of All-Stars during his 17-year NBA career, including the likes of Stephen Curry and LeBron James. Yet the current ESPN NBA analyst shockingly said former Nets teammate Vince Carter is the “most talented” player he has ever seen in all his time watching hoops.

Martin Fenn  •  28 Sep 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo Would Give up His MVPs, NBA Championship, and Money If He Had His Way

Giannis Antetokounmpo would give up all his NBA success and wealth if he had his way.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Sep 2021
Larry Bird Barely Played Against Scottie Pippen in His Prime but Still Paid Pip the Highest Compliment: ‘He and Michael Cooper Gave Me the Most Problems’

Larry Bird’s career arc was on a downward trajectory when Scottie Pippen was only just establishing a strong foothold in the NBA. But Pip’s defensive abilities were enough to impress Bird, who called Scottie one of his toughest individual matchups. Indeed, Pippen became one of the best defenders in NBA history.

Martin Fenn  •  27 Sep 2021
Isiah Thomas and the Pistons Needed a Man Nicknamed ‘Microwave’ to win the 1990 NBA Championship and Cement Their Dynasty Status

Isiah Thomas was the heart and soul of the Detroit Pistons dynasty. But while Thomas had his share of heroics during his career, a bench player nicknamed “Microwave” was the one to put an end to any doubt that those Pistons were one of the greatest teams ever.

Martin Fenn  •  27 Sep 2021
Larry Bird Once Reportedly Claimed He ‘Could Probably Get a Triple-Double Every Night,’ but He Aimed for a Higher Achievement Instead

Larry Bird could do a little bit of everything for the Celtics throughout his career, and it led to him becoming one of the greatest players of all time. But while Bird apparently thought he could have recorded a triple-double almost every night that he took the court, he aimed for a higher achievement instead.

David Wysong  •  27 Sep 2021