Allen Iverson’s Trash Talking Duel with the 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls
First, we have to look at AI's arrival and the league's state in 1996.
Allen...
Kenny Smith Believes Houston Rockets Would Beat Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in Finals Series
Inside The NBA analyst and former Houston Rocket Kenny "the Jet" Smith has joined First Take to discuss NBA's current status. Smith,...
LeBron James Vs. Kobe Bryant – The First Meeting
A sold-out crowd in Los Angeles ready to witness a meeting of NBA Stars Present and Future. The 19-year-old LeBron was customarily...
Michael Jordan Trash Talking Bryon Russell in Wizards
Bryon Russell was a "Jordan Stopper" in the 90s, but in 2002, he became Michael Jordan's teammate in Washington. His job was...
Originals
NBA’S TOP 50 BIGGEST MOMENTS OF THE PAST DECADE
The NBA had an incredibly exciting, enigmatic and unbelievably fast transforming decade while we're moving to the year 2020.
NBA
Kenny Smith Believes Houston Rockets Would Beat Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in Finals Series
Inside The NBA analyst and former Houston Rocket Kenny "the Jet" Smith has joined First Take to discuss NBA's current status. Smith,...
NBA
LeBron James Vs. Kobe Bryant – The First Meeting
A sold-out crowd in Los Angeles ready to witness a meeting of NBA Stars Present and Future. The 19-year-old LeBron was customarily...
NBA
Michael Jordan Trash Talking Bryon Russell in Wizards
Bryon Russell was a "Jordan Stopper" in the 90s, but in 2002, he became Michael Jordan's teammate in Washington. His job was...
NBA
Vince Carter Retires from the NBA
After 22 years of service, Vince Carter retires from professional basketball. 43-year-old Half Man Half Amazing kicked off his pro career with...
Featured
Vince Carter Retires from the NBA
After 22 years of service, Vince Carter retires from professional basketball. 43-year-old Half Man Half Amazing kicked off his pro career with...
NBA
Bill Russell Reminds Kendrick Perkins Who is the Most Athletic Player in NBA History
Since he joined ESPN Network as an NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins rants and raves a lot. Perk becoming a star in the...
NBA
Hakeem Olajuwon Thinks James Harden Is a Championship Caliber Player
Hall of Famer center Hakeem Olajuwon praises fellow Houston Rocket James Harden and puts him on the same class with Michael Jordan...
NBA
Charles Barkley Is Not a Fan of Documentaries Like The Last Dance
Sir Charles has a take on the Chicago Bulls' success in the 1990s and how they kept winning championships with all melodrama...
NBA
Scottie Pippen Mocking Michael Jordan’s Flu Game on Twitter
Basketball world reminiscing the "Flu Game" on social media this week. Staggered, dehydrated, and exhausted Michael Jordan, willing himself to score 38...
Headlines
Allen Iverson’s Trash Talking Duel with the 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls
First, we have to look at AI's arrival and the league's state in...
Kenny Smith Believes Houston Rockets Would Beat Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in Finals Series
Inside The NBA analyst and former Houston Rocket Kenny "the Jet" Smith has joined First Take to...
LeBron James Vs. Kobe Bryant – The First Meeting
A sold-out crowd in Los Angeles ready to witness a meeting of NBA Stars Present and Future....
Michael Jordan Trash Talking Bryon Russell in Wizards
Bryon Russell was a "Jordan Stopper" in the 90s, but in 2002, he became Michael Jordan's teammate...
Vince Carter Retires from the NBA
After 22 years of service, Vince Carter retires from professional basketball. 43-year-old Half Man Half Amazing kicked...
Culture
NBA
Genius Of Chuck Daly: How He Motivated 1992 Team USA “Dream Team”
Team USA losing to G-League players (36-17) reminded me this story happened 27 years ago:
When the 1992...
NBA
Angriest Larry Bird Ever: Fighting With Bill Laimbeer And Dennis Rodman
The game Larry Bird and Bill Laimbeer went at it. Seeing Larry Legend go full berserk is rare. You have to take...
NBA
Wilt Chamberlain’s Rants: 1on1 w Jordan, Shaq, Kareem, Olajuwon And More!
Wilt Chamberlain's Rants: 1on1 w Jordan, Shaq, Kareem, Olajuwon And More!
Before getting into Wilt Chamberlain's Rants, let's...
Must Read
Giannis Antetokounmpo Blames NBA For Flopping And Being Weak
The reigning MVP spoke with the media following his 32 points, 17 rebounds, and 7 assists in the Bucks victory over the...
LeBron James Passed Kobe Bryant On NBA All-Time Scoring List
LeBron James surpassed The Greatest Laker, and Philadelphia native, Kobe Bryant, in total points scored in the NBA. During Saturday night's game...
Stephen Curry Reveals His All-Time Starting 5
Stephen Curry joined the ex-Golden State Warriors Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes for their very entertaining Showtime podcast All The Smoke. On...
Scottie Pippen: “Bulls Front office kept Michael Jordan & Myself from winning more titles.”
June 14, 1998, was the last time Michael Jordan made a field goal for the Bulls. And it was the famous "Last...
Michael Jordan On LeBron James & GOAT Debate: “We Play In Different Eras.”
Michael Jordan is forever etched in the hearts of basketball fans as the Greatest Player Of All-Times. He's in Paris for Charlotte...
GILBERT ARENAS FINDS ISAIAH THOMAS CONFRONTATION WITH HECKLER ‘GOOFY’ & TELLS HIS OWN STORY
Gilbert Arenas shared his own thoughts about Isaiah Thomas entering the crowd for confrontation with a instagram comment (later he deleted it), said 'goofy'
Stories Around The Web
NBA
Allen Iverson’s Trash Talking Duel with the 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls
First, we have to look at AI's arrival and the league's state in 1996.
Allen Iverson didn't lack any confidence or credentials, and he was in the vanguard of the...
Doc Rivers Remembers How Super Competitive Prime Michael Jordan Was
As a defender, when you faced Michael Jordan, you knew what to expect. All eyes are on Michael, every move he makes,...
When Michael Jordan Wore No.12 Jersey Instead Of 23 In The NBA
Less than an hour before the game, Michael Jordan's uniform disappeared from Bulls locker-room on a Wednesday night in Orlando. Helpless Jordan...
Kobe Bryant Challenging Gerald Wallace: “How much you want to put it?”
Kobe Bryant, alongside Michael Jordan, perhaps the most driven athlete in the history of team sports, constantly creating reasons to motivate himself,...
Shaquille O’Neal Fires Back at Draymond Green: “Mr. Draymond, I’d have torn you up on that block.”
There are some superstars in NBA history that could play in any era, no matter the rules, the trends, the play-style, or...
Other News
DAVID STERN CHANGED THE NBA FOREVER
David Stern passed away but his legacy will live forever. He managed to get the league from where it was to where it now is. And it was a 30-year remarkable journey.
Can LeBron James Beat Kareem’s All-Time Scoring Record?
LeBron James is a machine. But the most curious thing is that can he pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and become the league's best scorer?
Zach Randolph Retires From NBA
Zach "Z-Bo" Randolph at age 38, retires from the NBA after playing 17 seasons. Alridge and Jokic are the only guys who love to play like him.
The First LeBron James versus Carmelo Anthony Matchup In The NBA: A Remembering.
Remembering the first Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James duel ever happened in NBA.
How Michael Jordan Ruined Muggsy Bogues’ NBA Career by Calling Him MIDGET During a Playoff Game
Muggsy is checking MJ! Every NBA fanatic knows this photograph. Now I'll show you the exact moment that...
Rookie Tim Duncan And Dennis Rodman Once Had A Rebounding Duel In NBA
Rookie Tim Duncan And Dennis Rodman Once Had A Rebounding Duel In NBA:
Tim Duncan in his 3rd NBA...
That Time Michael Jordan Watched Kobe Bryant and Scottie Pippen go 1-on-1
That Time Michael Jordan Watched Kobe Bryant and Scottie Pippen go 1-on-1
LA Forum is packed. Michael Jordan is...