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Moses Malone, 76ers, NBA

Legacy of Moses: Author Paul Knepper discusses Malone’s life, career, and new biography

I had the pleasure of talking to Paul Knepper, author of the soon-to-be-released biography on Moses Malone, entitled Moses Malone: The Life of a...
NBA, Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan

Would Isiah Thomas have made the Dream Team different? Michael Jordan says yes

Michael Jordan has never hidden how complicated things were with Isiah Thomas. Speaking in The Last Dance documentary, Jordan admitted the former Pistons star would...
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, NBA

Michael Jordan once told ESPN’s Michael Wilbon to stop criticizing LeBron James

Michael Jordan once made a phone call to ESPN’s Michael Wilbon with a simple message: Stop criticizing LeBron James. Jordan, who is close friends with...
Bingo Smith, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Remembering Bingo Smith: The Cavs Legend Who Made a Kid Believe

We originally published this story on Oct. 26, 2023, following the passing of Cavaliers legend Bingo Smith. As part of our ongoing look back...
Michael Jordan, Bulls, Larry Bird, Celtics, NBA

Michael Jordan on Magic Johnson and Larry Bird: ‘We’re All on Parallel Ground’

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird defined basketball greatness. You can’t have a serious conversation about NBA history without those three names coming...
NBA legends Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan Told John Salley Oscar Robertson Was The Greatest Player In NBA History: “He Would Say Oscar Robertson”

Michael Jordan told John Salley that Oscar Robertson was the greatest player in NBA history. Salley revealed this tidbit during an interview with VladTV.  VladTV: "Who...
Wes Unseld, Bullets, Bill Walton, Trail Blazers, NBA

NBA History: Year of Violence, Record-Breaking Shows, and Washington’s First Title

The 1977-78 NBA season was marked by two violent incidents that cast a long shadow over the league. In one of the most infamous moments,...
Moses Malone, 76ers, Sixers, Julius Erving, Maurice Cheeks, NBA

Moses, Dr. J, And The Fo’, Fi’, Fo’ Sixers: How Philly Dominated The NBA And Took The Crown

When Julius Erving joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 1976, the buzz was electric. A championship seemed inevitable, but despite three NBA Finals appearances in...
Bill Walton, Trail Blazers, Cavaliers

NBA History: 1976-77 Season Was Wild Ride, From ABA Merger To ‘Blazermania’

The 1976-77 NBA season was the moment pro basketball decided to shake things up, blend in some chaos, and redefine itself. It started with a...
Celtics, morning shootaround, NBA

The Hidden Grind: Behind the Scenes of an NBA Gameday

Lights dim, the ball soars, and for 48 minutes, it’s non-stop NBA competition. But let’s be real -- what you see on the court is...
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, NBA

In 1994, Bulls Had Trade In Place To Send Scottie Pippen To Sonics For Shawn Kemp, But Minds Changed At Last Minute

The Seattle SuperSonics almost acquired NBA legend Scottie Pippen from the Chicago Bulls in the summer of 1994. However, the SuperSonics backed out at...
NBA legends Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls

Michael Jordan Loved Dennis Rodman So Much As A Player On Bulls That He Had No Issue Dealing With His Eccentric Personality: ‘His Dresses...

NBA legend and Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan despised Dennis Rodman when Rodman was on the Detroit Pistons. Jordan would routinely get knocked to the...
NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cavs, Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose Knew Cavaliers Would Trade Him After Scoring 14 Points In 15 Minutes In 1 Game: ‘I Could Tell They Didn’t Want That...

Derrick Rose played 16 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017-18 NBA season. He was taken out of the air by Milwaukee Bucks big...
NBA, Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Chicago Bulls

Michael Jordan Wasn’t Happy When Bulls Fired Doug Collins And Replaced Him With Phil Jackson: ‘He Was Coming In To Take The Ball Out...

Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson are arguably the greatest player-coach duo in NBA history. They led the Chicago Bulls to six championships while going undefeated...

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