Tag: Larry Bird
Michael Jordan Was Relieved After Winning First Championship In 1991: ‘At Last I Fit Somewhere In The Category Of Larry Bird And Magic Johnson’
After winning his first NBA title in 1991 against the Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Jordan was relieved.
Jordan was happy he could finally etch his...
Michael Jordan Wanted To Retire In 1992 And Play Baseball But He Didn’t Because He Needed To Win Three Titles In A Row: ‘Bird...
Michael Jordan wanted to retire from the NBA in 1992 and play baseball.
However, the Chicago Bulls legend didn't because he wanted to do something...
NBA Contemplating Yet Another New All-Star Format
The NBA can't go forward with the All-Star Game the way it is now, can it? Most people who care about the game say...
Forty Years After ’84-85 Season, Michael Jordan And The World He Made Dribbles On
In 1984, Michael Jordan was about as close to a real-life superhero as you could get.
There was just something about the way he carried himself, about...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs vs. Pistons
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home-opener against former coach J.B. Bickerstaff and the Pistons ...
1. The Cavs looked fantastic in the...
Larry Bird Was ‘Very Sad’ When Michael Jordan Retired In 1993: ‘No One Was Ever Better Than Him’
When Michael Jordan retired from the NBA for the first time in 1993, he was a three-time champion, a three-time Finals MVP, a three-time regular-season...
Michael Jordan Never Put Himself Above Larry Bird Or Magic Johnson In Best Players Of All Time Rankings: ‘I Like To Consider Myself Parallel...
Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are three of the greatest players in NBA history.
Each superstar won multiple championships, regular-season MVPs and Finals MVPs...
Dominique Wilkins Says All NBA Eras Deserve Respect: ‘Don’t Use The Past To Elevate Yourself’
Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins was known as "The Human Highlight Film" for his 48-inch vertical and penchant for throwing it down. Without a...
Cavs’ Long-Ago Trade Talks For Legendary Bill Walton Came Close, But Just Missed Mark
Thirty-nine years ago this month, the Cleveland Cavaliers tried to trade for Bill Walton.
But the Los Angeles Clippers wanted too much in return and...
Paul George: Anthony Edwards’ Take On Michael Jordan Era, ‘Immature, Disrespectful To Game’
Add new Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George to the list of those who didn't care for Anthony Edwards' take on the Michael Jordan era...
Isiah Thomas On LeBron James: ‘I’m Not Sure He’d Be The Best Athlete In 1975 All Things Considered’
When it comes to the GOAT debate, everyone who follows the NBA has an opinion. Most will tell you only two people would be...
NBA Media Rights Deal Shows Everyone Just Fine With End Of Super Team Era
The NBA has finalized a massive media rights deal, and guess what? You can talk all you want about ratings and the way today's...
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Answers Question About Finals Coaches By Saying, ‘I Wonder How Many Are Christian Coaches’
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked if he thinks about how he and Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd are both Black and going...
NBA Playoffs Full Of Firsts, And For Sixth Straight Year, New Champ Will Be Crowned
Well, it's about to get crazy again. For the sixth straight, the NBA will have a new champion.
That's because the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied...