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NBA, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Magic Johnson, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers

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...
Caris LeVert, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Russell Westbrook, Nuggets

Cavs Draining Threes At Record Pace, And Therefore, Reigning Supreme

The Cavaliers are on a roll, folks. A 20-3 start, tied for the fastest in franchise history, and they’re doing it with an old-school...
NBA, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, 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...
NBA, Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls

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...
Michael Jordan, Bulls, NBA

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...
NBA, Scottie Pippen, Magic Johnson, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers

Scottie Pippen Was ‘Devastated’ When Magic Johnson Got Diagnosed With HIV: ‘Another Reminder Of How Quickly Everything Can Be Taken Away’

In November 1991, NBA legend Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV.  The Los Angeles Lakers icon had to retire from the NBA and Chicago Bulls...
NBA, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird

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, NBA

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...
Paul George, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

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...
NBA, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Anthony Edwards

Magic Johnson Rips Anthony Edwards For Saying Michael Jordan Was Only Player With Skill Back In The Day

NBA icon Magic Johnson ripped Anthony Edwards after the Minnesota Timberwolves guard said Michael Jordan was the only player with skill back in the...
NBA, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant

Magic Johnson Says Kobe Bryant Belongs In GOAT Convo With Michael Jordan, LeBron James

NBA legend Magic Johnson recently said that Kobe Bryant belongs in the GOAT conversation with Michael Jordan and LeBron James.  Bryant won five championships, two...
Isiah Thomas, Pistons, Lakers, LeBron James, NBA

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...
Adam Silver, NBA News

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...
Jerry West, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers

Amico: My Talk With Jerry West Revealed Concern For NBA, Appreciation Of LeBron James

When I called NBA legend Jerry West about 16 years ago, he answered his own phone. It was very old-school. I was working on a...

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