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"People came to watch Dr. J make that move" - Former NBA referee admitted giving superstars leeway on some calls
People came to watch Doc make that move. I never called that travel again," Jess added. Related: "I don't believe the best ...
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"You have to focus on him or he'll get 65" — Knicks coach on Michael Jordan's offensive superiority over Dr. J, Bird, and Magic
Former New York Knicks head coach John MacLeod witnessed the peaks of legends like Julius Erving, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, ...
Basketball Network on MSN4d
"You can't fool the consumer" - MJ made his stance clear years before the 'face of the NBA' debate
Every era of the NBA has its star, but history shows the face of the league isn't chosen by marketing but earned.
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"It's a danger to that - Michael Jordan explains why it is unfair to put the “next Michael Jordan” label on NBA players
Jordan label. The Bulls legend knows the pattern well. He lived it and watched it unfold as new stars emerged — each one ...
O'Neal's Top Five NBA Players by Position: Rankings and Insights
O'Neal's top five centers include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, himself, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Hakeem Olajuwon. Interestingly, he ranked himself second, citing Abdul-Jabbar's superior ...
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Michael Jordan once put together his ultimate starting five: "I would build a versatile, multitalented team"
Michael Jordan was the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a role that allowed him — albeit with certain limitations — ...
In baseball’s ABS system, common sense should erase unease over challenges
Things that come to mind as baseball’s automatic balls and strikes (ABS) system allows players to challenge certain ...
O'Neal's Ranking of NBA's Top Five Players by Position: A Dive into Basketball Greatness
The rankings for power forwards, according to O'Neal, featured Tim Duncan as the undisputed leader, followed by Karl Malone, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, and Charles Barkley. Each player on this list ...
The peak GOATs: Ranking the NBA's best at their best
After LeBron James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record, some naysayers started calling him the Longevity GOAT as a way to ...
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How Duke basketball fans can vote for Cooper Flagg's Julius Erving Award nomination
This week, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced that Flagg was one of five finalists for the 2025 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year award. If Flagg wins the award ...