NBA
The best of the NBA from past to the present
From preseason to playoffs, we cover LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, and the star basketball players of today in our NBA category, but we don’t stop there. We also share the forgotten stories of all-time legends such as Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, Dennis Rodman, and more.
The real reason for Allen Iverson’s “Practice” rant is often lost. After the famous soundbite, Iverson went on to explain that he was mourning the death of his best friend, who was shot seven months earlier.
Larry Bird pinpointed the exact moment when he realized he wanted to be the guy with the ball in his hands in crunch time.
In an era full of Hall of Fame centers, Shaquille O’Neal’s most frustrating challenge came in the form of a man nicknamed “Big Country.”
Allen Iverson boldly claimed he would’ve been a better football player than a basketball player.
Former Boston Celtics coach and GM Red Auerbach sometimes let his temper get in the way.
Carmelo Anthony once received a 15-game suspension during his Denver Nuggets days, as the NBA punished him the harshest following a scuffle between his Denver teammates and the New York Knicks. However, Anthony then had an eye-opening conversation with former commissioner David Stern, and it showed him the true power of the NBA.
Shaquille O’Neal actually bought a house he didn’t even like so that he could become neighbors with Paula Abdul.
Michael Jordan was at the peak of his powers during the 1992 NBA Playoffs, making one play that really resonated with former All-NBA forward Glen Rice.
As a rookie, Michael Jordan gave two reasons why too much basketball wouldn’t lead to burnout.
The Dream Team came to be in part because of a historic upset in 1987 at the hands of Brazil and its superstar player.