Friday sees Michael Jordan, His Airness himself, turn 61. Not only he is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but the debates about who could actually be on his level, a potential rival for the G.O.A.T. status, are actually pretty laughable. (Lebron James may be the scoring king, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but MJ remains the g.o.a.t.) … [Read more...] about As Michael Jordan Turns 61, What Owning His Rookie Card Felt Like
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Durant named NBA MVP
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was named as the 2013-14 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced today in a press release. Durant received 119 first-place votes, with Miami's LeBron James landing the other six. The half dozen voters who had LeBron as first on their ballot each had Durant second. LeBron was second on 118 ballots, with Clippers forward … [Read more...] about Durant named NBA MVP
Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan expecting their first kid
Michael Jordan is recently married again. To a much younger woman named Yvette Prieto. She previously dated Julio Iglesias Jr. before meeting the Chicago Bulls legend and Charlotte Bobcats owner, His Airness Michael Jordan. It was recently announced that MJ and Yvette Prieto are expecting their first child. Given how his first marriage went, and how his lifestyle seems to … [Read more...] about Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan expecting their first kid
Can LeBron James Reach The G.O.A.T Level?
At the age of 28, LeBron James has now achieved what he ever wanted. He is a two-time NBA champion, a four-time regular season MVP and a two-time Olympic Gold medalist. What could a player like LeBron want more, now that he is in the top of the world? … [Read more...] about Can LeBron James Reach The G.O.A.T Level?
New Michael Jordan North Carolina basketball cards: highest value of all time?
The MSN is releasing a new Michael Jordan University of North Carolina Master Collection Set. They claim it will be the highest valued basketball card set of all time. And of course, we should trust them because they're not biased at all, right. I mean they're telling us the truth, correct? No hyperbole here about the Chicago Bulls guard who is in fact the greatest NBA player … [Read more...] about New Michael Jordan North Carolina basketball cards: highest value of all time?
Michael Jordan offered pro baseball contract
Michael Jordan turned 50 last week. You and I know this because both the local and national media wouldn't shut up about it all week; even though it was a total non-story. Leeching off the recent Michael Jordan mania, a Chicago area independent league baseball team is looking to get some publicity of their own. The Joliet Slammers, named for the city's reputation for it's … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan offered pro baseball contract
BEST AND MOST DOMINANT BASKETBALL PLAYER(S) IN 1950’S
If you ask a lot of people who he or she thinks is the greatest basketball player of all time, I bet most people would say Michael Jordan. Some might say Wilt Chamberlain. Some might say Magic Johnson. Unique skill-sets are what set players apart from one another. LeBron James was supposed to the “next” MJ coming out of high school. But we soon found out that his skill-set … [Read more...] about BEST AND MOST DOMINANT BASKETBALL PLAYER(S) IN 1950’S
’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
Kobe Bryant sparked a huge debate a few weeks ago when he said that the 2012 Men's Olympic Basketball team could beat the 1992 "Dream Team". Michael Jordan laughed, "Dream Team" said the 'Dream Team' would win by 25, and Charles Barkley called people "knuckleheads". … [Read more...] about ’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: everything you need to know
Well, here is the Miami Heat for the second year in a row: the Eastern Conference Finals. All of us know how last year ended for the Heat: a 4-2 NBA Finals loss to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. Last year, the Heat beat the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs, 4-1. But it's a new year and, probably, the last time the Boston's "Big Three + Rondo" will … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: everything you need to know
Michael Jordan’s $29 million home still up for sale
Michael Jordan built a ginormous estate with a full indoor basketball court on Windy Hill lane located just north of the Windy City. In the more nouveau riche than old money North Shore suburb of Highland Park is where you'll find a domicile listed for sale by real estate company Baird & Warner for the sum of $29 million. It's a mansion with an eye-popping 32,683 square … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan’s $29 million home still up for sale