From The Athletic: Michael Jordan's lead over LeBron James in the GOAT debate among current NBA players continues to shrink. If the trend continues ... Show more theathletic.com/5432961/2024/04/23/lebron-james-goat-michael-jordan-nba-player-poll/
Quick Glance: LeBron vs. Jordan: NBA GOAT Debate
- A player poll reveals that the debate over the greatest of all time between LeBron James and Michael Jordan continues to be intense.
- While Jordan has been chosen as the 'Greatest of All Time' each time, his lead over LeBron has significantly decreased in recent years, primarily due to James' impressive longevity.
- Players emphasize that James' ability to play at an elite level even at almost 40 years old sets him apart from Jordan, who retired twice and played 14 seasons in a 19-year span.
- The NBA GOAT debate is based on factors like influence, statistics, and the evolving nature of the game over the years, with a particular focus on LeBron James' longevity as a crucial factor.
NASCAR revels in a Michael Jordan moment as His Airness gives a big boost to his post-hoops passion at the track
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Report: Purdue star Zach Edey declares for NBA draft: Purdue center Zach Edey, the two-time national player of the year, has officially entered the 2024 NBA ...
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Michigan basketball recruiting: Four-star Justin Pippen, son of Scottie Pippen, first to commit to Dusty May
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Moore: Three reasons the Warriorsβ season went up in flames: The Warriors will have to face these issues in the offseason if they want to rebound from missing ...
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One-and-done or make a run, Warriorsβ Steve Kerr has had a great year: Regardless of what happens in the play-in tournament, Golden State Warriors coach Steve ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/warriors-steve-kerr-19402693.php
Why the Warriors need to consider the unthinkable: Trading Steph Curry: The Golden State Warriors need to make changes. What if the best move to win future NBA ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/warriors-need-consider-unthinkable-trading-steph-19415983.php
βThis is life. This is how it works. You donβt get to stay on top forever.β
- Steve Kerr(Via @DannyEmerman )
βWe need Klay back, he still has good years left. And I speak for everyone, we want him back.β
- Steve Kerr(Via @MarcJSpears )
Tim Legler says there is nothing LeBron James could do to surpass Michael JordanβHe is cemented at two β¦ thereβs nothing he can do to make up the ground with ... Show more @GetUpESPN
NBA Athletes signed to Gatorade: Michael JordanJayson TatumKarl-Anthony TownsZion Williamson
Damian Lillard
Jaden Ivey
And now Luka Doncic π₯
(Via @GrantAfseth ... Show more
ESPNβs Top 15 players in the postseason:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Luka Doncic3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander4. Joel Embiid5. Jalen Brunson
6. Kawhi Leonard
7 ... Show more
ESPN Sources: USA Basketball is finalizing its 2024 Paris Olympics roster with Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker ... Show more
Jontay Porter pays the price, as NBA and other leagues play with fire on gambling
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
Whatβs Klay Thompsonβs future after his 0-for-10 clunker?: Asked about his future with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, Steph Curry said; "I can never see ...
theathletic.com/5421858/2024/04/17/klay-thompson-warriors-future-kings-kawakami/
Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
Disney (DIS) Chief Technology Officer Aaron LaBerge Leaves for Penn: Aaron LaBerge, the chief technology officer at Walt Disney Co.βs entertainment and sports ...
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ESPN Sources: Pelicans F Zion Williamsonβs (left hamstring) is out for Fridayβs Play-In Tournament elimination game vs. Sacramento and will be evaluated again ... Show more
ESPN Sources: The Oklahoma City Thunderβs Mark Daigneault has been voted the National Basketball Coaches Association's NBA coach of the year ... Show more
Today in History: Michael Jordan plays last NBA game with the Washington Wizards: On April 16, 2003, Michael Jordan played his last NBA game with the Washington ...
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ESPN Sources: The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the start of their opening round series against the ... Show more
Gary Payton II to miss Warriorsβ play-in round, beginning in Sacramento: Steve Kerr ruled Gary Payton II out for the Kings game Tuesday and, if applicable ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/15/gary-payton-ii-sacramento-warriors-play-in/
Offseason task for Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy: Fix the faults: Mike Dunleavy was blunt in assessing this yearβs Warriors: βWeβve got to get a lot better ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/offseason-task-warriors-gm-mike-dunleavy-fix-19409897.php
Mark Stone has arrived for Game 1! π #StanleyCup The First Round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars begins TONIGHT at 9:30p ET on ESPN ... Show more
WNBA Draft Reaches Largest Audience Ever, Up 374% Among Women: The WNBA draft drew 2.45M viewers on Monday, the largest audience ever for the event
deadline.com/2024/04/wnba-draft-2024-viewership-record-1235887765/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
ESPN Sources with @NotoriousOHM : Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will go through his normal warmup routine for Game 2 vs. Dallas and his availability has now become a ... Show more
Record 18.7 million watch Iowa-South Carolina women's championship: The NCAA women's championship clash between Iowa and South Carolina was watched by 18 ...
reuters.com/sports/basketball/record-187-million-watch-iowa-south-carolina-womens-championship-2024-04-08/
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
ESPN Sources: Phoenix Suns associate HC Kevin Young is finalizing a long-term deal to become the next coach at Brigham Young University ... Show more
Reggie Bush will be reunited with his Heisman Trophy nearly 14 years after he gave up the coveted prize, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Quick Glance: Reggie Bush to Regain 2005 Heisman Trophy
- The Heisman Trust is set to announce Reggie Bush receiving back the 2005 Heisman Trophy, reinstating his status as a recipient after a NCAA investigation.
- Following the restoration of his 2005 season records by the NCAA, the Heisman Trust confirmed the re-honoring of Bush's award.
- In a statement, Bush expressed his excitement to be back in the Heisman family and collaborate with the organization to uphold its values and mission.
- With the Heisman Trophy back in Bush's possession, USC now holds the top spot in college football's Heisman Trophy winners list with a total of eight recipients.
Warriorsβ Gary Payton II has more fun than anyone, except maybe Curry: Gary Payton II is the life of the party for the Golden State Warriors ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/gary-payton-ii-warriors-19399753.php
Tom Brady βwouldnβt be opposedβ to returning as a player should an NFL team call: Under league rules, NFL players are not allowed to have an ownership stake in a ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/11/sports/tom-brady-nfl-return/
Game 82: How Warriors are approaching regular season finale: The play-in round isn't yet set, but the Warriors plan on resting players in their last regular ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/13/game-82-how-warriors-are-approaching-regular-season-finale/
Kawhi Leonard will get the 12th and final roster spot on Team USA for the 2024 Olympics, sources told @wojespn .
Commissioner Goodell is just looking for a little Detroit street cred.#NFLDraft starts Thursday | 8pm ET on ESPN, ABC, NFLN
How does Jonathan Kuminga factor into Warriorsβ future after breakout?: Jonathan Kuminga is eligible for an extension after an impressive third season for the ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/jonathan-kuminga-golden-state-19412010.php
Kendrick Perkins is voting for Shai for MVP because Shai has led the second youngest team to the best record in a highly competitive Western Conference ... Show more
Sources - Pelicans' Zion Williamson out with hamstring injury - ESPN: The Pelicans' Zion Williamson won't play in Friday's Play-In Tournament elimination game vs ...
espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39962919/sources-pelicans-zion-williamson-hamstring-injury
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
- After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.
- The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.
- Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.
- The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
"This is my first game in 20 something days... I'm not measuring it. We gotta be better as a unit... it starts with me... Even if my wind is low ... Show more
βWe need Klay back, I know he had a tough night tonightβ¦He still has good years leftβ¦We desperately want him back.βSteve Kerr spoke about Klay Thompson ... Show more @anthonyVslater t.co/iXbmRR7V60
Sources - Nets prepared to hire Kings' Jordi Fernandez as coach - ESPN: Jordi Fernandez, the Kings' top assistant, has emerged as the Nets' choice to become the ...
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Quick Glance: Top Assistant Coach Jordi FernΓ‘ndez Set to Lead Nets: Insiders
- Regarded as one of the most talented assistant coaches in the NBA, Jordi FernΓ‘ndez, 41, is set to take on the role of head coach.
- Insiders confirmed on Monday that the Nets are in the process of hiring associate head coach Jordi FernΓ‘ndez as their new head coach.
- Following the departure of Jacque Vaughn on Feb. 19, Nets' management, Sean Marks and Joe Tsai, initiated a thorough coaching search, conducting interviews with a wide range of candidates.
- In addition to FernΓ‘ndez, championship coach Mike Budenholzer and associate head coach Kevin Young emerged as finalists for the position, according to previous reports by The Athletic.
Wolves ownership dispute set for mediation on May 1, sources say - ESPN: The Timberwolves' ownership dispute between majority owner Glen Taylor and the Marc Lore ...
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Michael Jordan shares his thoughts on Anthony Edwards:
βThat brother is special.β π
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The NHL has facilitated a sale of the Coyotes to the owners of the Utah Jazz and the team will begin playing in Salt Lake City next season, according to ESPN.
Report: Warriorsβ Steph Curry on Team USA for Paris Olympics: Warriors star Stephen Curry will be among those playing in the Summer Olympics for Team USA ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/report-warriors-steph-curry-team-usa-paris-19404748.php
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Just in time: Steph Curry comes alive late to rescue Warriors in Portland: The Warriors finished the game on a 21-7 run and avoided what couldβve been a ...
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"He's like Michael Jordan": Anthony Edwards' Timberwolves teammate Jaden McDaniels heaps heady praise on MVP candidate (Exclusive)
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How Russell Westbrook's bench role helped the LA Clippers - ESPN: The Clippers had trouble figuring out their star-studded lineup. It took Russell Westbrook ...
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ESPN Sources: Atlanta is hiring Golden Stateβs Onsi Saleh as an assistant general manager. Saleh β who had been VP of Basketball Strategy and Team Counsel with ... Show more
Can Shohei Ohtani achieve Michael Jordan-level mental resilience?: One expert says ensuring that he can pivot smoothly into a new support system is crucial for ...
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βI think I've got to do a better job next year of helping us offensively helping us find a little more rhythm.β
- Steve Kerr(via @VinceGoodwill )
ESPN Sources: Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone and assistant GM Eli Witus signed multi-year contract extensions earlier this season ... Show more
Brandon Jenningsβ top 5 scorers in NBA history:
Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant Kevin Durant Michael BeasleyKyrie Irving
(Via www.youtube.com/watch / h/t @overtime )
The catch. The reaction. π€
Will we see another epic Padres-Dodgers moment tonight on #SundayNightBaseball ? Find out at 7 pm ET on ESPN.
After an MRI, Giannis Antetokounmpoβs left Achilles tendon is fully intact and his return to play will come with how quickly his left calf strain heals ... Show more
Detroit Pistons GM Troy Weaver will remain in place as the franchise begins a search for a new head of basketball operations, sources tell ESPN.
Nick Young implies Anthony Edwards could ultimately bump Michael Jordan to No. 3 in G.O.A.T. rankings
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Why Caitlin Clark must be on U.S. womenβs team for Paris Olympics: Caitlin Clark should be added to the U.S. women's national basketball team for the 2024 Paris ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/jenkins/article/caitlin-clark-u-s-women-s-team-paris-olympics-19399712.php
"[I'll be the best player in the NBA in] about two to three years." π£οΈ Anthony Edwards with @malika_andrews on the future of his NBA career πΏ
Bastian Schweinsteiger recalls the time Jose Mourinho banished him from the Manchester United dressing room π³
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