Few things are as satisfying as proving doubters wrong. Victor Wembanyama, the towering French basketball sensation, has done just that. Nearly four years ago, a tweet cast doubt on …
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37 years ago today, one of the greatest playoff moments in league history came courtesy of Larry Bird. With five seconds to go in Game 5 of the 1987 …
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Pat Riley Offered Young Tracy McGrady A Max Contract In The Coolest, Most Extravagant Way Ever
Today is NBA legend, Tracy McGrady’s birthday. That’s why we’re throwing it back to this gem of a story. As most of you know, McGrady left the Toronto Raptors …
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When Rivalry Goes Beyond the Court: The Larry Bird and Eddie Johnson Hotel Room Challenge
In the heat of competition, the NBA has witnessed its fair share of rivalries and heated moments. Yet, few stories encapsulate the fiery spirit of the ’80s basketball era quite …
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Over the past couple of months, there has been increasing speculation that NBA broadcasting rights could leave TNT for the first time in 40 years and return to NBC. …
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29 Years Ago Today, The Rockets Sunk The Suns With Mario Elie’s ‘Kiss Of Death’
29 years ago today, during Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns, Houston’s Mario Elie sank a three-pointer from the corner with 7.1 …
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24 Years Ago Today, Timberwolves Star Malik Sealy Was Tragically Killed By A Drunk Driver
The world of professional sports has always been a place where dreams are fulfilled, passions are pursued, and heroes are made. Yet, amidst the cheers and triumphs, there are …
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44 Years Ago Today, Rookie Guard Magic Johnson Had To Play Center In The NBA Finals And Became A Legend
On May 16, 1980, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Magic Johnson filled in at center for the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals. Magic …
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Today is Dennis Rodman’s birthday… to celebrate, let’s throw it back to one of his craziest stories ever. During his active playing career, Rodman was mainly known for his …
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Four of the greatest players of the 1980s were conspired to go to the four biggest NBA markets in America to help increase the popularity of the league. Magic …
