Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Scored on Michael Jordan While Still in High School and Then Engaged in an Epic Battle With Him in the NBA

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf twice scored on Michael Jordan while still in high school and then engaged in an epic duel with him in the NBA.

Luke Norris  •  18 Jun 2021
Kawhi Leonard’s Former Coach Adds to His Mysterious Legacy With a Legendary Playoff Story

Kawhi Leonard is a top player in the NBA; he has not only led the Clippers to success, but he won titles on the Spurs and Raptors. However, he’s also one of the most mysterious stars, as he shows no emotion and isn’t on social media. His former coach just added to that mystery.

David Wysong  •  18 Jun 2021
Donovan Mitchell Thinks a Legendary Basketball Coach Is Crazy

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell says Rick Pitino was ‘crazy’ during their time at Louisville but credits the coach with preparing him for the NBA.

John Moriello  •  18 Jun 2021
Scott Brooks Recalled a Merciful On-Court Encounter With Michael Jordan: ‘He Didn’t Even Try to Score’

While Michael Jordan wasn’t always the nicest guy on the basketball court, he did show some mercy to a young Scott Brooks.

Joe Kozlowski  •  17 Jun 2021
Reggie Miller Says He ‘Couldn’t Stand’ Isiah Thomas: ‘He Would Be Smiling All in Your Face’

Reggie Miller and Isiah Thomas played in the same era of the NBA. Miller is an Indiana Pacers legend while Thomas won two championships with the Detroit Pistons. However, Miller recently said he couldn’t stand Thomas whenever they played each other during their careers, and he ultimately revealed why that was the case.

David Wysong  •  17 Jun 2021
NBA Trade Rumor: Could Kristaps Porzingis Be Joining LaMelo Ball on the Charlotte Hornets?

In June 2021, the NBA playoffs are happening, and we’re getting ready for the NBA draft. However, the really exciting thing is that it’s the start of NBA trade rumor season. The first major player thrown around in NBA trade rumors is Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks. Reports indicate he wants out of Dallas and the […]

Tim Crean  •  16 Jun 2021
Ray Allen Says Michael Jordan Prepared Him for Working With Denzel Washington in ‘He Got Game’

NBA legend Ray Allen starred as Jesus Shuttlesworth with Denzel Washington in ‘He Got Game,’ one of the most iconic basketball films of all time. However, Allen said that being around the likes of Michael Jordan and other big-time stars helped prepare him for being around a big star in Washington.

David Wysong  •  15 Jun 2021
Michael Jordan Made a Chicago Bulls Teammate Beg for the Simplest Favor

Michael Jordan was as tough on teammates off the court as he was with opponents on the court. That included making Chicago Bulls players beg for small favors.

John Moriello  •  15 Jun 2021
Cade Cunningham On His Possible $40 million-plus Rookie Contract: ‘I’m Not Mad About It’

Cade Cunningham, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, recently told NBA player and podcaster JJ Redick on ‘The Old Man & The Three’ that he’s ‘not mad’ about his potentially huge rookie deal if he becomes the overall. No. 1 pick. The contract will pay him over $40 million.

Tim Crean  •  15 Jun 2021