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Before becoming an NBA legend on the court, Larry Bird dropped out of college and stopped playing professional basketball due to homesickness.

Michael Jordan put in a ton of work to become the best NBA player of all time, but his physical gifts helped too. So how tall is MJ exactly?

Eye-catching shoes have been a key part of an NBA player's persona since Michael Jordan became an icon.

Muhammad Ali's boxing career is filled with incredible matches, but Thrilla in Manila against Joe Frazier stands out as especially epic.

The soccer player was a global sensation, but Pelé isn't his real name. Originally, his parents named him after a famous American inventor.

Latrell Sprewell had a nice NBA career, but his legacy for many fans involves the moment when he turned down $21 million.

LeBron James makes a habit of making fellow players look silly. But one time, he got dunked on during a scrimmage by Jordan Crawford.

Yao Ming is a cultural icon and Hall of Famer who's amassed a huge net worth. Unlike other NBA stars, he keeps a relatively low profile.

Big hits aren't celebrated like they used to be, but Chuck Bednarik's takedown on Frank Gifford remains a part of the NFL folklore.

It's hard not to admire LeBron James. But once you learn about the circumstances he grew up in, it's remarkable he even made it to the NBA.

Giannis Antetokounmpo only played the game on the insistence of one of his brothers. Here's how his family changed their lives forever.

Most NBA fans know that Kobe Bryant never played in college. If Bryant did decide to play at the college level, what school would he have gone to?