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"He terrorized everybody!"-Kareem explains why Jordan and LeBron are not even close to Bill Russell
For Kareem, it's all about success and the impact you had on the game, and nobody is catching Bill Russel in that department.
“They never got on the same page”-Kendrick Perkins discusses why the Russell Westbrook/Kevin Durant tandem never worked out
Perkins believes that Durant and Westbrook didn’t have the type of the brotherhood that the media believed they did, and their inability to find common ground resulted in the demise of the Thunder
Gregg Popovich once told Kawhi Leonard that he needed to surpass a certain undrafted Spurs legend
This may be the reason why Kawhi Leonard turned into one of the most lethal defenders of all time.
Kendrick Perkins recalls that one time he made a mistake on-air: “I spilled all the beans that I wasn’t supposed to say”
Over the past three years, Kendrick Perkins admits that one of the biggest lessons he’s learned from being a sports analyst is the importance of being himself and keeping a balance between being truthful and critical.
Zach LaVine after realizing he was using Kevin Garnett's locker in Minnesota: 'I’m actually kind of scared'
During his rookie season in Minnesota, Zach LaVine once used Kevin Garnett's locker and feared what the NBA Hall of Famer would do about it
Rick Ross lauds Dwyane Wade for allowing LeBron James to become 'the face' of Miami: "That’s why he would never not be number 1"
Some credit LeBron James for Miami's historic back-to-back titles, but Rick Ross believes it wouldn't be possible if Dwyane Wade did not take a step back
How Gregg Popovich tweaked his coaching style to fit Kawhi Leonard's nonverbal approach
Kawhi Leonard is a generational star that needs a unique type of treatment. Gregg Popovich knew that.
That time when Golden State Warriors broadcaster Bob Fitzgerald made a bad joke about Kevin Durant that "helped" send him away
File this under one of the most awkward moments in Golden State Warriors history - and it wasn't the worst one that day.
How LeBron James responded to college scouts trying to recruit his 10-year-old son
Bronny isn't exactly a high-ranking high school player but when he was 10 years old, he was already getting offers from different colleges. LeBron was not pleased.
“L.A., it’s alright, yeah? But trust me.” — Ricky Rubio realized what Kevin Garnett told him about Minnesota was true
Not many players would say Minnesota is better than L.A.
Klay Thompson shares why he stayed on the floor after tearing his ACL in the NBA Finals
Klay Thompson did not let the pain get in the way of his specific goal, and agreed that “running around on a torn ACL doesn’t make very good sense.”
”I fuc***g found it!” — when Kobe Bryant figured out how to stop Steph Curry mid-game
Can the Boston Celtics use this in Game 5?
Kobe Bryant almost played for the Italian team Virtus Bologna but the deal was pushed through
During the 2011 lockdown, Italian team Virtus Bologna offered Bryant $3 million to play for 10 games. However, negotiations failed but what would have happened if Kobe signed the deal?
“My jersey is too damn small” — when LeBron James blamed his jersey for missing shots to win an exhibition match
LeBron James found an amusing way to explain his missed game-winning shots.
"He didn't know X's and O's, really" — when Joe Lacob revealed why he fired Mark Jackson
Even more than X's and O's, Lacob thought Jackson broke the fundamental management rule - ”It’s... Management 101.”
The Golden State Warriors were initially hesitant to draft Klay Thompson because of his marijuana intake
Most people don't know Klay was arrested and suspended for marijuana possession while he was in Washington State.
“I just needed the space” — Andre Iguodala once cleared out his teammate’s locker after having multiple bad games in a row
Both teammates went at it and had to be untangled by their teammates to cool down.
When 29-year-old LeBron James admitted his fear of Father Time
It will be interesting to see what type of adjustments LeBron James will make as he turns 38-years-old in the middle of the 2022-23 NBA season.
”I’d talk crazy smack to him” — Robert Sacre recalls competitive practice sessions with Kobe Bryant
Robert Sacre will never forget his intense practice sessions with Kobe Bryant
That time the NBA banned Dwyane Wade's migraine goggles
The NBA cited a rather odd reason for banning the tinted goggles.
When Nick Young impersonated Kobe Bryant in an interview — "The Mamba...we slither through things. We don’t have bones”
When reporters failed to catch Kobe Bryant for an interview, Nick Young gladly stepped in.
Dahntay Jones names the toughest players he ever had to guard
The names on his list - Kobe, LeBron and Vince - are not surprising. The order he put them in, is quite surprising.
Danny Green on why Gregg Popovich is good: "Because he believes he should've played in the NBA"
ccording to Danny Green, not playing in the NBA made Gregg Popovich great at what he does
Gilbert Arenas revealed the untold part about Chris Paul's vetoed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe, CP3, Dwight and two max slots? This scenario would overtake The Decision and Durant to the Warriors as the craziest free agency period in NBA history.
Dwyane Wade says that God gave LeBron James everything except a robust hairline
Dwyane Wade believes God was fair enough to take one thing away from LeBron James.
LeBron James admits 2011 Finals loss vs. Dallas Mavericks was the toughest one in his career
LeBron opened up on what the catastrophic 2011 Finals loss taught him.
Isiah Thomas’ past criticisms of Chris Paul still rings true: "He has to push past safe"
Isiah Thomas claimed Chris Paul was playing too safe to maintain his good stats. The Hall of Famer wanted CP3 to take some risks to win games.
“I looked up and LeBron was dancing with me” — P. Diddy shares an untold All-Star Weekend story
Why P. Diddy will never forget his All-Star moment with King James
"I didn't feel like a human, I felt like a product" -- Larry Sanders opens up about his battle with anxiety
Former NBA player Larry Sanders talks about everything that led to his premature retirement at the age of 28
Kobe Bryant dissed Dwight Howard by calling him a "teddy bear"
Kobe Bryant double-downed on calling Dwight Howard soft, albeit in a very different manner.
Kobe Bryant didn't believe Larry Bird was tough to defend: "He looks slow as sh*t to me"
Before he dissected his game, Kobe Bryant didn't perceive Larry Bird as a matchup nightmare
Kyrie Irving looks back on the Cavaliers’ 2016 title run — “We just had a good group”
Kyrie Irving thanked his teammates in Cleveland and gave them credit but failed to mention LeBron James' name.
Sasha Vujacic on Kobe Bryant speaking with him in Italian after winning the 2010 Finals — “Will not say what he said”
Sasha Vujacic won't reveal what Kobe Bryant told him in Italian during their epic NBA championship in 2010.
“Hey Ray, why don’t you teach this kid how to shoot?” — when Barack Obama trash-talked Rajon Rondo into becoming a better shooter
Rajon Rondo was “devastated and embarrassed” to be dissed by Barack Obama in front of so many people
Mike D’Antoni on Linsanity: Greatest time ever
Mike D'Antoni was surprised with how Jeremy Lin created Linsanity
Mike D'Antoni on coaching the 2013 Lakers: "I thought I was gonna get killed"
To say there was some friction between players is an understatement in D'Antoni's eyes.
”Besides I was under the influence of drugs...“ - Mike D'Antoni's hilarious explanation for taking the Lakers gig
The head coaching position for the Lakers ”is not coveted, it’s not prestigious, and it’s generally a source of humiliation.” So why do great coaches keep taking it?
Kevin Durant shares his reaction to James Harden getting traded from the Thunder
KD didn't really know how to deal with the fact the young Thunder superteam got separated.
When Michael Jordan dissed LeBron James for forming a superteam in Miami
"There's no way I would have called up Larry and called up Magic." Jordan wanted to beat his competition rather than join them.
"We shot half-court shots in practice" - Tyronn Lue shares the secret to the 3-1 comeback against the Golden State Warriors
Ty Lue shared that it was only after Game 3 he and his team reviewed some game film.
”Watch out, they're gonna come after you” — Luka Doncic reveals what Kobe Bryant warned him about
Dončić opened up about players testing his toughness and determination because he's a white guy from Europe
After sitting out his first two seasons, Joel Embiid found playing in the NBA easier than anticipated
Interestingly, Joel Embiid scored his first basket against Steven Adams — known as one of the strongest dudes in the league.
Gregg Popovich once made the San Antonio Spurs players watch a movie about penguins to teach them about teamwork
Coach Gregg Popovich sits atop the coaches list with the most wins. He did it with some quirky tactics as shared by DeMar DeRozan.
Joakim Noah admits losses against LeBron James got him depressed: "I’ve been through that. I know what that feels like"
Joakim Noah gave a pep talk to the girls' varsity of Kenwood Academy and shared how his Chicago Bulls teammates stuck together despite losing against LeBron James in the ECF.
Barack Obama once organized a secret pickup game with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James
The 44th president also made sure to take advantage of this moment. Obama requested all players to sign the game ball on the day, which was then auctioned for $99,000 at the Heritage Auctions’ winter sale last week."
Draymond Green once confronted Stephen Curry for shooting too much
Draymond Green wasn't sold that Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time.
When Kobe Bryant and LeBron James went head-to-head for the last time ever
One guy dominated the rivalry on the court, but the numbers don't always tell the entire story.
DeMar DeRozan once wore Jordans against Kobe Bryant and regretted it
"The F--k You Go Those On For?" Kobe got mad at DeRozan and decided to punish him for it.
Draymond Green reveals what motivated him to become a great defender
The one question everyone asked that motivated Draymond to become one of the best defenders in NBA history
LeBron James’ struggles prove Kobe Bryant's comments were true “He’s not the savage competitor that me and Mike are”
Upon LeBron's arrival to Los Angeles, Kobe made a bold statement.