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The best of the NBA from past to the present

From preseason to playoffs, we cover LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, and the star basketball players of today in our NBA category, but we don’t stop there. We also share the forgotten stories of all-time legends such as Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, Dennis Rodman, and more.
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Dennis Johnson’s Best Moment With the Boston Celtics Came During Training Camp in ’83 Before He Ever Played a Game With the Team

After Dennis Johnson came on board, the Boston Celtics went to four straight NBA Finals in the 1980s.

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Michael Cooper Says the Boston Celtics Took ‘Three Steps Back’ During the Offseason, Blasts Kristaps Porzingis

Michael Cooper didn't hold back in blasting the Boston Celtics for their offseason moves.

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Tony Parker on Gregg Popovich Ahead of HOF Ceremony: ‘I Can’t Get Rid of Him’

Former San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker joked that he can't shake his former coach Gregg Popovich as he heads into the Hall of Fame.

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Rick Barry Continues to Blast Today’s NBA, Rips Jaylen Brown’s Record-Setting Contract

Rick Barry had a few things to say about the current state of the NBA, including Jaylen Brown's record-setting deal.

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Larry Bird Had No Problem Putting Andrew Toney In the Same Class as Michael Jordan

Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Andrew Toney earned some high praise from Larry Bird.

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As a Rookie, Larry Bird Turned Around a Struggling Boston Celtics Franchise but Still Wound Up Being Severely Disappointed

Larry Bird had an impressive rookie year with the Boston Celtics but was highly disappointed after the season.

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Who Were the 4 Players Taken Ahead of Dwyane Wade in the 2003 NBA Draft?

Dwyane Wade is likely to be one of four Hall of Famers selected in the top five of the 2003 NBA Draft.

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Pat Riley Issues Dwyane Wade Praise That Might Not Sit Well With LeBron James Fans

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College basketball analyst Charles Barkley on air before the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four championship game.

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Charles Barkley Awaits the Day When His 1-Year-Old Grandson Is Able to Google Him

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Wilt Chamberlain Went Public About His Fragile Psyche as a 29-Year-Old Star, and It Resulted in a Record-Setting Fine

Wilt Chamberlain was hit with a record-setting fine after going public with his frustrations as a 29-year-old NBA star.

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Why Did Cedric Maxwell, the Most Talkative Boston Celtics Player in the 1980s, Go an Entire Season Without Saying a Word?

One of the most talkative Boston Celtics players ever, Cedric Maxwell didn't say a word to the media throughout the 1982-83 season.

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A Second-Quarter Announcement and a Cedric Maxwell Fight With a Fan Sparked the Boston Celtics Improbable Playoff Comeback Against the 76ers in 1981

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers certainly had their share of playoff battles in the early 1980s.

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Boston Celtics star Larry Bird takes aim from the line.

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Larry Bird Sacrificed Red Sox Fandom So He Wouldn’t Hurt Boston Celtics Fans

Larry Bird admitted he loved going to Fenway Park, but it wasn't always fun for him when he got there.

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Cedric Maxwell: The Boston Celtics 1981 Title Wasn’t Pretty Against the ‘Ragtag’ Houston Rockets

The Boston Celtics felt like the already won the 1981 championship when they beat the Philadelphia 76ers in the conference finals.

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Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers (center) finds his way blocked by Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird.

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Larry Bird Admitted He Couldn’t Handle Julius Erving, but Luckily His Boston Celtics Teammates Bailed Him Out

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