Vince Carter Was ‘Encouraged’ by the NBA to Give Michael Jordan His Starting Spot in the 2003 All-Star Game: ‘I Ain’t No Fool’

Ahead of the 2003 All-Star Game, Vince Carter got some encouragement from the league to let Michael Jordan start in his place.

Joe Kozlowski  •  25 Aug 2021
Larry Bird Once Absolutely Crushed a ‘Clubhouse Lawyer Teammate Who He Thought Was Talking to the Media Behind His Back but He Had the Wrong Guy

Larry Bird was known for trash-talking opponents, but when he thought a teammate he disliked crossed him, The Legend turned on him quick. Jim Paxson found out how sharp Bird’s tongue was when the all-time great said he had a ‘yellow streak down his back,’ for allegedly talking about Brid behind his back.

Tim Crean  •  25 Aug 2021
Dennis Rodman Once Went to Las Vegas and Intentionally Lost Almost $35,000: ‘I Hate Money’

While a trip the casino can be a costly endeavor, Dennis Rodman headed to Las Vegas planning to lose a nice chunk of change.

Joe Kozlowski  •  25 Aug 2021
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Comparisons Reached Peak in 1984 When They Were Likened to Raquel Welch and Marilyn Monroe

The Larry Bird and Magic Johnson comparisons hit a high point in 1984.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Aug 2021
11-Year-Old Pau Gasol Vowed to Become a Doctor to Find a Cure for AIDS the Day Magic Johnson Announced He Had HIV

Pau Gasol wanted to become a doctor the moment he found out Magic Johnson had contracted HIV.

Luke Norris  •  24 Aug 2021
Brad Stevens Reveals Early Transition to Celtics’ Front Office Was ‘Like Drinking From a Fire Hose’

Brad Stevens admits things were a challenge in the first few weeks of his new role with the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Aug 2021
Michael Jordan Had a Recurring Nightmare About Ruining His Public Image: ‘It’s the Biggest Fear I Have’

Michael Jordan may stand tall as an unstoppable basketball force, but he still had recurring nightmares about ruining his public image.

Joe Kozlowski  •  24 Aug 2021
Scottie Pippen Gave Jerry Krause Massive Public Compliment Despite Hating Him: ‘We Can’t Knock Him, We Gotta Give Him Credit’

Scottie Pippen may have hated Jerry Krause, but he did pay him a nice compliment once.

Ashish Mathur  •  24 Aug 2021