Ashish Mathur
Ashish Mathur is an NBA writer for Hoops Wire. He has covered the NBA since 2015 for ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Heavy Sports, NBA Analysis Network, Fadeaway World, Athlon Sports and DallasHoopsJournal. You can follow Ashish on X @amathur25.
Dennis Rodman Didn’t Respect David Robinson While They Were Teammates On Spurs: ‘He Had Problems With David’s Intensity And Work Ethic’
For two seasons, NBA greats Dennis Rodman and David Robinson were teammates on the San Antonio Spurs.
And according to Jack Haley, who played with...
LeBron James Confirms Ron Artest’s Story That He Dominated Pick-Up Game With Michael Jordan At 16 Years Old In 2001: ‘I Was Unguardable’
NBA superstar LeBron James confirmed Ron Artest's story that he dominated a pick-up game with Michael Jordan at 16 years old in 2001.
LeBron was...
Michael Jordan Was Happy To See Derrick Rose Become Youngest MVP In NBA History In 2011: ‘He Deserves It’
Michael Jordan was happy to see Derrick Rose become the youngest MVP in NBA history in 2011.
Jordan and Rose are the only players in...
Report: Jimmy Butler Told Pat Riley Face-To-Face Last Week He Still Wants Heat To Trade Him
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Jimmy Butler told Pat Riley face-to-face last week that he still wants the Miami Heat to...
Michael Jordan And Horace Grant Got Into Heated Arguments All The Time On Bulls: ‘Horace Wasn’t Meeting Michael’s High Expectations’
NBA legends Michael Jordan and Horace Grant got into heated arguments all the time on the Chicago Bulls.
According to Scottie Pippen, Grant wasn't meeting...
Scottie Pippen Wanted To Join Bulls As Coach During Derrick Rose Era But Tom Thibodeau Didn’t Want Him Around: ‘I Never Found Out Why’
NBA legend Scottie Pippen wanted to join the Chicago Bulls as a coach during the Derrick Rose era.
However, Tom Thibodeau didn't want him around.
"On...
Michael Jordan Tried To Get Scott Burrell To Fight Him Multiple Times But It Never Happened: ‘I Could Never Get Him To Do It,...
Michael Jordan and Scott Burrell were teammates on the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 NBA season.
Jordan saw that Burrell was a talented player. However,...
Michael Jordan Wanted To Embarrass Toni Kukoc In 1992 Olympics After Jerry Krause Said Kukoc Would Be The Future Of The Bulls: ‘I Didn’t...
NBA legend Michael Jordan wanted to embarrass Toni Kukoc in the 1992 Olympics after Jerry Krause said Kukoc would be the future of the...
Michael Jordan Wasn’t Happy When Scottie Pippen Requested Trade From Bulls During 1997-98 Season: ‘I Felt Like Scottie Was Being Selfish’
Michael Jordan wasn't happy when Scottie Pippen requested a trade from the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 NBA season.
In November 1997, Pippen publicly demanded...
Michael Jordan Stopped Trusting Bulls Ownership And Management In 2nd Season After They Put Time Restriction On Him Following Return From Broken Foot: ‘That...
Michael Jordan stopped trusting Chicago Bulls ownership and management in his second NBA season after they put a time restriction on him following his...
Michael Jordan Still Gets Emotional Whenever He’s Asked To Talk About Kobe Bryant: ‘He Was Just So Happy, He Was Doing So Well’
NBA legend Michael Jordan still gets emotional whenever he's asked to talk about Kobe Bryant.
Bryant tragically died in a helicopter crash in January 2020.
"He...
Michael Jordan Was Asked By NBA If He Was Gambling On Bulls Games After They Found Out He Had $1.2 Million Gambling Debt: ‘I...
The NBA asked Michael Jordan if he was gambling on Chicago Bulls games after they found out he had a $1.2 million gambling debt.
During...
Dennis Rodman Was Caught Stealing Watches From Airport Gift Shop After Graduating High School: ‘He Was Fortunate The Charges Were Dropped’
NBA legend Dennis Rodman was caught stealing watches from an airport gift shop after graduating high school.
Luckily for Rodman, the charges were dropped.
NBA icon...
Michael Jordan Commended Scottie Pippen For Playing Better Defense Than Him On Magic Johnson In 1991 NBA Finals: ‘Pip Never Let Him Get Started’
Michael Jordan commended Scottie Pippen for playing excellent defense on Magic Johnson in the 1991 NBA Finals.
Jordan was the primary defender on Johnson in...
