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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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo might want to pull up the betting odds to win the Eastern Conference in 2021.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks Just Need to Visit Their Local Sportsbook for Some Extra Motivation to Repeat as NBA Champions

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks can find some extra motivation by simply logging in to their local sportsbook.

Jack Dougherty  •  14 Sep 2021
Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon looks on during a game in 1996
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Hakeem Olajuwon Destroyed David Robinson After The Admiral Failed to Acknowledge Him in His MVP Speech: ‘I’m Going to His House to Get My Award’

Hakeem Olajuwon embarrassed David Robinson on the same night the former Spurs star was presented with the 1994-95 NBA MVP Award.

Martin Fenn  •  14 Sep 2021
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Once Compared Kobe Bryant’s Iconic 81-Point Game to Stephen Curry’s Style of Play: ‘Wherever He Was, He Was Going up and the Ball Was Going In’

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a front-row seat for Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game with the Los Angeles Lakers. For everyone who watched that performance, it was truly a night they won’t ever forget, and that includes Abdul-Jabbar. While discussing it once, though, the former NBA big man compared Bryant’s remarkable game to Stephen Curry.

David Wysong  •  14 Sep 2021
Shaquille O'Neal told Jimmy Kimmel a hilarious story about ripping five urinals off the wall.
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Shaquille O’Neal Ripped 5 Urinals Off a Bathroom Wall in a Fit of Rage Before Jerry West Calmed Him Down With Some Wise Advice

Shaquille O’Neal went full Hulk mode after a playoff loss and incredibly ripped five urinals clean off the wall.

Jack Dougherty  •  14 Sep 2021
A statue of Larry Bird outside Indiana State University.
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Larry Bird Showed His Human Side at a 2013 Indiana State University Event: ‘I’m Nervous as Hell Right Now’

Even Larry Bird can be nervous, and he admitted it during a 2013 event at Indiana State.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Sep 2021
Chris Bosh will never forget the subtle lesson Kobe Bryant taught him years ago.
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Kobe Bryant Taught Chris Bosh an Invaluable Lesson He’ll Cherish Forever Without Saying 1 Word

Kobe Bryant didn’t have to utter one word to teach Chris Bosh a valuable lesson he’ll never forget.

Jack Dougherty  •  14 Sep 2021
Chicago Bulls players Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen wait on the court for gameplay to begin
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Michael Jordan Challenged Teammates to Get Better or Get Out, While Scottie Pippen Was the Exact Opposite

Despite being a lethal one-two punch, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen had different leadership styles.

Ashish Mathur  •  14 Sep 2021
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls walks to the bench during a game in the 1991 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Michael Jordan vs. Larry Bird ’91 Christmas Showdown Was Hardly a Gift for NBA Fans

The Michael Jordan vs. Larry Bird Christmas Day matchup in 1991 was anything but a gift to NBA fans.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Sep 2021
Michael Jordan Scottie Pippen Toni Kukoc Bulls
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Michael Jordan Told Baseball Teammates From Bathroom Toni Kukoc Would Hit Game-Winner Against Knicks After Scottie Pippen Refused to Go In: ‘I Told Them You Don’t Have to Tell Me, Kukoc Is Going to Take the Shot and They’re Going to Win, I Predicted the Whole Scenario’

Michael Jordan may be a wizard, as he somehow knew Toni Kukoc would deliver in 1994.

Ashish Mathur  •  13 Sep 2021
Former Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal and Pacers center Rik Smits fight for the ball during the 2000 NBA Finals
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Shaquille O’Neal Knew He Had to Dominate Old Foe Rik Smits Before the 2000 NBA Finals: ‘I Got to Kill Him Immediately so He Understands This is a Different Shaq.’

Former Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal looked to the past for motivation ahead of the 2000 NBA Finals against Rik Smits and the Indiana Pacers.

Martin Fenn  •  13 Sep 2021