In the past 20 years, there have only been three players that have blocked 12 shots in an NBA game. That is the most blocked shots by a player in a game in that timeframe.
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There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Monday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
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The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.
The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.
With the All-Star break upon us, the 2020 rookie class has had half of a season to get accommodated to the next level. Looking back at some of his predictions before the 2020 NBA Draft, it's time to rehash where NBA.com's Kyle Irving was right and where he was wrong in assessing this crop of first-year players.
There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game
Because of positive test results and ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors, the team will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Bulls.
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The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.
There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.
We had plenty of stars in action on Monday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Saturday (ET). But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.
The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?
It was a busy Saturday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.
The Pistons-Bulls game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Pistons-Mavericks and Hornets-Bulls games which were postponed earlier today. The Nuggets-Cavaliers game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Nuggets-Hornets game which was postponed earlier today.
We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.
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On Valentine's Day in 1990, His Airness was forced to wear a No. 12 jersey as his No. 23 jersey was unavailable in Orlando. Find out why:
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Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.
Zach LaVine and Coby White created NBA history, becoming the first teammates ever to hit eight-plus 3-pointers in the same game!
LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.
There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.
Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.
The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.
Not for the first time this season, the 25-year-old came up clutch for the Bulls. Averaging career-highs across the board, including his shooting percentages, LaVine is making a strong case for his first-ever All-Star selection.
The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!
It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Saturday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.
Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Monday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.
The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.
The NBA and NBPA will be meeting today about modifying the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.
Monday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day!
10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.
There were 11 NBA games on Thursday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.
The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.
It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.
With seven games on deck on Friday, we've got you covered below with the scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the night.
While there are plenty of ways to bring in a birthday, five superstars put forth performances that will live in the record books forever.
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Westbrook joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to record a triple-double in their first three games of a season, however, the Wizards are yet to record a win, currently sitting 0-4.
We had 10 games on deck for a busy Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.
Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Monday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.
Steph Curry became the third player in NBA history to record 2,500 career 3-pointers as the Warriors eeked out a 129-128 win over the Chicago Bulls, thanks to Damion Lee's late 3-pointer.
With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Thursday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.
The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.
Kane Pitman
Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.
Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.
The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.
Ahead of the 2020-21 season tip-off, who are the potential breakout stars that could make their mark on the league?
The Bulls selected Florida State forward Patrick Williams with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, turning heads with the prospect being selected much earlier than anyone anticipated. Will Chicago's gamble pay off? Or will it be the reach of the draft?
Headlined by their young core of Coby White, Zach LaVine, Lauri Markannen and Wendell Carter Jr., plus rookie Patrick Williams, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 Draft, the Bulls are set for a fresh start in 2020-21 under new head coach Billy Donovan.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook wants out of Houston. If the Rockets do make him available ahead of the 2020-21 season, there are a number of teams that could pursue the nine-time All-Star.
Scott Rafferty
Almost a third of the teams in the NBA will enter the 2020-21 season with a new head coach, including a rebuilding team in the Knicks, a team on the rise in the Pelicans and a title contender in the Clippers.
With the 2020 NBA Draft being one of the first steps toward the 2020-21 season, there are plenty of teams that are making their first moves toward shaping their roster for Opening Night. Which NBA franchises are the most interesting to watch on draft night? Our NBA.com staff discusses.
So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?
On Nov. 2, 1986, Michael Jordan carried the momentum from a playoff explosion the year prior to score 50 points in the Bulls season-opener against the New York Knicks. This performance set the tone for what became Jordan's first of 10 scoring titles in his NBA career.
Michael Jordan showed his superstar potential in his NBA debut to the tune of 16 points, seven assists, six rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 40 minutes of play.
Maccabi Tel Aviv young star Deni Avdija is one of the best prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft class. With the expectation that he'll be selected among the first few picks of the draft, take a look at how Avdija fits in with each team that has a top-five pick.
Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names in the history of sport. Despite playing in the 90's MJ was a revered figure across the globe in his prime that came well before the social media era.
When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.
There are three NBA teams in search of a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Which names will come up in consideration to fill the vacancies?
LeBron James has earned his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP, closing the gap on the ring total of all-time great Michael Jordan. As LeBron's legacy continues to grow, the debate of who is the best player in league history becomes closer than ever before. Here's a look at some numbers to support either side of the argument.
LaMelo Ball is widely considered to be among the top prospects in the 2020 draft class, with the expectation that the playmaking point guard will be a top-five pick. How does Ball fit in with the current roster of each NBA franchise that picks in the top five?
Donovan posted a record of 243-157 (.608) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking them to playoffs in each of his five seasons as head coach.
American journalist J.A. Adande and former Bulls' guard B.J. Armstrong to revisit emmy-nominated documentary "The Last Dance" and the 1997-98 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls in a 10 part podcast series.
Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry headlines the list of people representing their teams during the virtual 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Which representative will bring their franchise luck in earning the No. 1 overall pick?
The Chicago Bulls made the move to fire Jim Boylen on Saturday. The team announced the search for a replacement will begin immediately.
Carlan Gay
After predicting the All-NBA Team, we shift the spotlight to the league's best 10 rookies. With the amount of talent in this year's rookie class, it's no easy task. Has Zion played enough for a First Team nod? Did Terence Davis II make the cut?
It's July 8, 2010. LeBron James is sitting across from Jim Gray on an ESPN special titled "The Decision." Gray asks LeBron what his decision is. His response: "I'm going to take my talents to the Windy City and join the Chicago Bulls."
"Until the ingrained racism that allows our country’s institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people," Jordan and Jordan Brand said in a statement.
In Game 1 of the 1992 Finals, often called the "shrug game", Jordan set Finals records for points scored in a half (35) and 3-pointers made in one half (six).
In anticipation of Luka Doncic, as well as potentially Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, making their postseason debuts in 2020, we take a look back at how some of the league's biggest names — former and current — performed in their postseason debuts.
Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan added his voice to the conversation, calling for justice and condemning the “ingrained racism” in the United States.
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?
Micah Adams
10 years, five players, one impossible task. Aside from a couple of no-brainers, choosing the All-Decade Team for the 1990s proved tough. The centres alone were a task, but in the end we made difficult choices. Our week-long decade-by-decade trip through NBA history continues with the '90s.
Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls. The Dream Team. The 1996 NBA Draft. The 1990s was one of the defining decades in NBA history.
We're taking today to look back on the best players, teams and biggest storylines of the 2010s, but we also wanted to shine a light on players you may have forgotten about.
Imagine Michael Jordan in today's NBA. Now imagine you're given the job of building the perfect team around MJ. Where do you spend big? Which types of players do you look for? Are you saving on Fred VanVleet or splurging on Stephen Curry? That's just one of the decisions to be made in filling out our 14-man roster.
After 10 riveting episodes with fresh commentary and never-before-seen footage, it's time to reconsider several big picture narratives surrounding the most iconic team of the 90s.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams recap the final two episodes of the 'Last Dance' and discuss what they took away from it.
After winning their sixth and final championship in the 1997-98 season, the Bulls infamously and unceremoniously disbanded. No Michael Jordan. No Scottie Pippen. No Dennis Rodman. No Phil Jackson. But what if everyone came back? Would they have completed the four-peat in 1999?
Following the conclusion of The Last Dance, what better time to re-visit Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals — Michael Jordan's last game with the Chicago Bulls and of course, the last shot.
On this date in 1998, Michael Jordan won his fifth and final MVP award. Should he have won more of them? Or did he actually win too many? Here's a closer look at the seasons he did and didn't take home the hardware.
How many attempts did it take Jordan to get past the Bad Boy Pistons? What was the meaning behind one of Dennis Rodman's iconic hairdos? And just how underpaid was Scottie Pippen in 1997-98? Test your knowledge of ESPN's "The Last Dance"!
Plenty of personalities from the NBA family took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 9 and 10, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 18th
Bulls documentary concludes with the dynasty's toughest matchup and Michael Jordan's last shot.
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The post-Jordan era for the Chicago Bulls will be remembered as a time when high draft picks were wasted, the teams never had an identity and trades were constant.
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The 1997-98 MVP award was Jordan's fifth of his career - tied for the second-most all-time with Bill Russell. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6) has won more.
One is 6-0 in the Finals. One is 3-6 in the Finals. One faced a far easier road to get there. One faced a far more daunting task once there. A closer look into the playoff opponents of MJ and LeBron reveals there is far more to the GOAT conversation than 6-0 or 3-6.
The best to ever do it always found something to get him going to beat you even if nothing was there. Need proof? Here are several examples.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams recap episodes seven and eight of the 'Last Dance' and get you set for the final two episodes.
The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls had it all: the best player, the best coach and the best record in league history at the time — but are they the best team ever?
The Croatian jumped into the NBA with a spectacular record for a 24-year-old, but he was a total stranger in the United States. However, it didn't take him long to gain the trust of Phil Jackson and dazzle the fans at the United Center.
Nacho Losilla
Multiple NBA players, former and current, took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 7 and 8, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 11th
Bulls doc bridges championship runs as Jordan takes baseball sojourn, returns wearing No. 45.
LaBradford Smith played just three seasons in the NBA, but saved his career highlight for a memorable matchup against Michael Jordan in 1993.
Michael Jordan had a perfect 6-of-6 record when it came to Finals MVP awards, but when he faced the Seattle Super Sonics in the 1996 NBA Finals, he had plenty of competition from Shawn Kemp and even his own teammate Dennis Rodman.
Leandro Fernández
Burrell, whose only NBA title came in Chicago, averaged 5.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 13.7 minutes across 80 games in his lone season (1997-98) with the franchise.
On Oct. 6, 1993, Michael Jordan announced that he was retiring from the game of basketball. Less than two years later, he announced that he was coming back. Here's what was being said at the time of both historic announcements.
What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the sixth man.
Jordan led the Bulls to six championships in as many Finals appearances over an eight-year span. The six titles has the Bulls tied in third for the most NBA championships ever behind the Boston Celtics (17) and the Los Angeles Lakers (16).
After landing his first three-peat with the Chicago Bulls, MJ surprised everyone by not only announcing his sudden retirement, but taking on the challenge of being a professional in another sport.
What is the hardest team the Bulls ever faced in the NBA Finals? Which is the best of the Bad Boy Pistons teams they faced? Which of the two three-peats featured tougher opponents? Presenting a complete breakdown of all 37 of Jordan's playoff opponents.
A turnover with the chance to win Game 1? An airball with the season on the line? There are dents in the sculpture of Michael Jordan's perception of perfection. Here's a closer look into what happened the last time MJ came up short in the playoffs.
19. 55. 1. 50. 13. 5. What do these numbers have in common? They help explain Michael Jordan's 1994-95 season, the one in which he played in only 17 regular season games and wore No. 45 instead of No. 23.
Michael Jordan abruptly retired ahead of the 1993-94 NBA season, which left the league wide open for the first time in many years.
One of the most debated topics of Scottie Pippen's career isn't whether he would have won a title without Michael Jordan. It's a moment from Game 3 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals that he may want to have back.
Everyone knows of Kukoč's game-winner against the Knicks in Game 3 of the 1994 NBA Playoffs because of how Scottie Pippen reacted to the play not being drawn up for him, which is a shame because it was a big-time shot from a player who became an integral part of Chicago's second three-peat of the decade.
Michael Jordan hit nine game-winning buzzer-beaters in his NBA career, which is the most all-time. Let's relive each one of them in chronological order.
How May 7th became the unequivocal best day for NBA fans through a series of memorable moments and milestones.
Sidd Sinha
A dynasty in Seattle? Jordan, Ewing and Phil with the Knicks? Pippen vs. Jordan in the NBA Finals? The 1994 near-blockbuster trade that would have sent Pippen to the SuperSonics would have created a landscape-shifting tidal wave felt for years. What if Bulls actually traded Pippen? Here's a look at the completely fictional year-by-year alternate history in which a second Bulls 3-peat never happens.
What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the small forward position.
What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the shooting guard position.
They each won three championships as the third-best player on the Bulls behind Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. But if you had to pick just one, who would you go with?
Multiple NBA players, former and current, took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 5 and 6, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 4th.
Championship fatigue, 'a competition problem' & Air Jordans get shine as Bulls doc crosses midpoint.
The star of the decade against the teenager who was trying to follow a similar path. Under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant put on a show that will never be forgotten.
The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz power forwards were, in 1993 and 1997 respectively, the only two players who managed to claim the MVP award in one of the seasons in which the Chicago Bulls were champions. However, in the Finals, MJ ended up prevailing.
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Rocking his iconic red-and-black Air Jordans, Jordan put on a show in his final game at Madison Square Garden with the Chicago Bulls, pouring in 42 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block.
John Paxson was the hero of Game 6 of the 1993 NBA Finals, as his 3-pointer in the closing seconds helped the Bulls win their third straight title. However, Paxson's shot was as much about him as it was Jordan even though Jordan didn't get credited for doing anything on the play. Here's why.
Michael Jordan was not only unique on the court, he had the same impact off it. From being the young athlete which several sportswear companies fought for his signature, he became a cultural icon, with a lasting impact to this day.
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Just hours before the start of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the Dream Team held a legendary practice, in which nine future Hall of Famers faced each other. We take a look back at the teams, results and top scorers in another legendary MJ performance.
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The absence of the Pistons guard on the 1992 Dream Team has long been linked to a request by Michael Jordan. But was Isiah deserving? And who would he replace?
Isiah Thomas isn't the only star who missed out on making the Dream Team.
Michael Jordan dominated the NBA in his prime, but there are 76 men who can make the claim of never having lost to the GOAT.
To some, Clyde Drexler was on the same level as Michael Jordan before the 1992 NBA Finals. To MJ, he was just another victim.
Derrick Rose gave the Chicago Bulls a 2-1 series lead over the Cavaliers, banking home the three-pointer at the buzzer to seal the W.
If you could only take seven players from the 1995-96 Bulls and the 2015-16 Warriors to build the most dominant team of all-time, who would you pick? To remove bias, let's play a game of Blind Resume to find out.
Episodes 3 & 4 of the 10-part documentary, that released on April 27th (April 26th in the US), averaged 5.9 million viewers in the US.
The current and former generation of NBA players had "The Last Dance" trending on Twitter once again as Episodes 3 and 4 aired Sunday night in the USA. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions.
Episodes 3 & 4 of the highly anticipated documentary - "The Last Dance" - released worldwide on Netflix on April 27th. Here are the biggest takeaways from episodes 3 & 4.
In 1989, Phil Jackson was appointed as the Chicago Bulls head coach, but at first he and Michael Jordan did not see eye to eye.
Dennis Rodman was granted a 48-hour Las Vegas vacation during the 1997/98 season, but things did not go according to plan for the Bulls.
Before Jordan won his first championship, the "Bad Boys" Pistons served as his biggest roadblock. They didn't necessarily shut him down, but the Pistons were able to contain Jordan and the Bulls in a way no other team in the league could at the time.
Ehlo is most famous for guarding Michael Jordan on his game-winning buzzer-beater in the 1989 playoffs. Here are some other fast facts on the former Cavaliers shooting guard.
Winter served as an assistant coach under Phil Jackson on both the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. Together, the two won nine championships.
From Detroit to San Antonio to Chicago to Los Angeles to Dallas, Dennis Rodman had an unmatched sense for flair and style. Here's a look into some of his most memorable on-court looks.
Longley, currently an assistant coach for the Australian national team, was the first Australian ever to play in the NBA.
Before his success in the NBA with the Bulls, Kukoc was named among the FIBA's Top 50 players ever in 1991.
It was the most unstoppable shot by the NBA's most unstoppable scorer. Here's why absolutely nobody had an answer for Michael Jordan's iconic fadeaway jumper.
Rodman led the NBA in rebounding for seven straight seasons in the 1990s despite standing just 6'7" in an era filled with dominant seven footers. Is he the best rebounder in NBA history?
As a member of the Bulls' second 3-peat, Rodman was a huge contributor on defense, winning the rebounding titles in each of his three years with the franchise.
Harper was not only a member of the Chicago Bulls' second 3-peat in 1990s but also won a couple more championships with Phil Jackson after 1998 in Los Angeles.
Was he a top-five player in the 90s? What made him so great next to Michael Jordan? Would he be more appreciated today? Who is his closest comparison? Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss all things Scottie Pippen.
Did you know that they both had a stint in the NCAA and were in fact teammates at UCF?
Rome wasn't built in a day and neither were the Chicago Bulls. After becoming general manager of the Bulls, Jerry Krause was tasked with building the perfect team around Michael Jordan, who was already in place. Here are the six most important moves Krause made to solidify Chicago's MJ-era dynasty.
Few recall that the historic Spurs scorer played one final NBA season in Chicago, where he teamed up with a young MJ including the latter's historic 63-point game at the Boston Garden.
Dennis Rodman might be the greatest rebounder in NBA history despite being only 6-foot-7. How did he do it? Let's take a close look at one possession from the 1997-98 season to get a sense of what made him special in that regard.
Floyd was appointed by the Chicago Bulls leadership to replace the Zen Master following his departure in 1998. How long did he last with the Bulls and how successful were those teams?
Despite being the second-best player on Phil Jackson's squad for the 1997-98 season, five other players earned more than Scottie Pippen did.
Pippen spent the 11 years of his 17 seasons in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls as a key member of their dynasty in 1990s.
The Chicago Bulls set the all-time single-season wins record at 72, Michael Jordan clinched an NBA record eighth scoring title, while Hakeem Olajuwon passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time blocks record, and so much more.
Episodes 1 & 2 of the 10-part documentary, averaged 6.1 million viewers in the US.
Michael Jordan ruled the 90s, but where does Scottie Pippen rank among the best players of the decade? There's also a near consensus No. 2... and it's NOT the player who won multiple MVPs!
Everyone remembers Michael Jordan's shot over Byron Russell from Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, but that shot wouldn't have been possible had Jordan not made an incredible defensive play only seconds before.
Despite multiple retirements from the game, Jordan is considered among, if not, the greatest basketball player of all-time.
The highly anticipated documentary - "The Last Dance" - finally released on Netflix today (Monday, April 20th). Here are the biggest takeaways from the first two episodes.
Just like the rest of us, NBA players past and present were perched up in front of their televisions for the premiere of 'The Last Dance' documentary.
Kerr won a total of five NBA Championships (two as a player and three as a head coach) once he was traded from the Bulls prior to the start of the 1998-99 season.
Phil Jackson is the winningest coach in Chicago Bulls franchise history and was the head coach of the 1990s dynasty that won six titles in eight years.
With the highly anticipated documentary on the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls - "The Last Dance" - out in India on Netflix, we asked three NBA experts what they were most excited to see, what made Michael Jordan one of, if not, the greatest basketball player and more.
Fresh off winning their fifth title of the decade, the Chicago Bulls were on top of the world, but things weren't all rosy as they headed towards a breakup, which loomed over their 1998 title-winning season - their last in the dynasty.
During the 1997/98 season, despite being one of the best players in the NBA, Scottie Pippen was just the 122nd highest paid player in the league.
It isn't considered to be one of his best seasons, but Michael Jordan was still a force in 1997-98, both in the regular season and playoffs. Ahead of "The Last Dance," let's take a closer look at what he accomplished in his final season with the Bulls.
The entire Chicago Bulls team from 1997-98 has disappeared. You've been given a time machine with room for 12 other passengers. Your mission? Select players from today's NBA who most closely resemble the ones from that team and transport them back in time. Done correctly and nobody will even be able to tell the difference.
The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers ran the triangle during their championship runs in the 1990s and 2000s. What is the offence and what made it so special?
Michael Jordan ignored doctor's orders and came back from a broken foot to lead the Chicago Bulls to the playoffs, but he did most of it coming off the bench.
Chauncey Billups, Allie Quigley, Mike Conley and Zach LaVine battled it out for the HORSE Challenge title!
From 1985 to 2003, Jerry Krause shaped the Chicago Bulls roster. Here's what you need to know about the man who helped build a dynasty.
What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!
This weekend, Netflix is releasing the first two episodes of "The Last Dance," a documentary about Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls. Ahead of the first episodes, here are some fast facts about what happened that season to help set the scene.
In Game 3 of the 1998 Finals, the Bulls held the Jazz to just 54 points, the fewest ever in a Finals game. Perhaps the biggest reason why? Scottie Pippen's incredible defence. This one play showcases the Hall-of-Famer's otherworldly combination of speed, length, size and IQ which made him the perfect sidekick to Michael Jordan.
Michael Jordan would eliminate 20 different Hall of Famers in the postseason, proving his dominance and appetite for winning.
Despite the Chicago Bulls winning six titles in eight seasons, Shaquille O'Neal believes they're no match for his 2000s Lakers squads. Which team are you picking?
To get you ready for the upcoming “Last Dance” documentary that chronicles what would ultimately be the final year of the Jordan-era Bulls, take a trip back in time for the state of things going into MJ's final championship season.
In 2012, Carmelo Anthony delivered in the clutch for the Knicks with a pair of monster three-pointers at the end of regulation and overtime.
Chauncey Billups, Mike Conley Jr., Zach LaVine and Allie Quigley advance to the semi-finals of the NBA HORSE Challenge after picking up wins in the first round. Catch up on all the results and highlights here!
Who are the favourites? Will the Old School or New School prevail? Can ambidexterity be an advantage? We've got everything you need to know ahead of the first round of the NBA HORSE Challenge.
Eight NBA and WNBA players and legends are set to participate in a single-elimination shooting competition beginning on Monday, April 13. State Farm will donate more than $200,000 on behalf of the participants to charities focused on coronavirus response efforts. This donation builds on the more than $74 million that has been contributed by the NBA Family to date to support coronavirus relief efforts through its NBA Together campaign.
Trae Young? Chris Paul? Allie Quigley? Our NBA.com Staff gives their picks ahead of the first round.
Jordan and Pippen. Kobe and Shaq. Our all-time 2-on-2 tourney has reached the championship round and there can be only one winner. Vote now!
According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Chicago Bulls are finalising a deal to hire Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas as their Vice President of Basketball Operations.
After one playoff appearance in the past four seasons, the Bulls have shaken up their front office, hiring Arturas Karnisovas as Vice President of Basketball Operations
While there are already a number of marquee duos in the NBA today, there are equally as many duos destined for greatness in the near future. Which young tandem will be the best five years from now?
Jordan and Pippen vs LeBron and D-Wade. Kobe and Shaq vs Magic and Kareem. The semifinals of our all-time 2-on-2 tourney features nothing but the absolute best of the best. But there can be only one winner which is why we need your help! Vote below and we'll be one step closer to crowning an all-time 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!
Durant vs Jordan. Duncan vs LeBron. Magic vs Bird. Russell vs Shaq. The quarterfinals of our all-time 2-on-2 tourney features some heavy-hitting battles which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a mythical 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!
Which all-time duo would win a 2-on-2 tournament? We picked 16 of the best duos in NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a mythical 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!
Shots that decide championships are forever remembered as some of the greatest moments in NBA history. They are singular, defining for everyone involved; but in each of those events, those successes hinged on opponents missing shots that would have changed history as we know it. Here, we take a closer look at how a few bounces could have altered the entire scope of the league's history.
Matthew Blum
We picked 16 of the greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Each day fans on NBA.com voted for each matchup and we have a winner... Kawhi Leonard! His Game 7 buzzer-beater last year against the Philadelphia 76ers outlasted a field which included iconic shots by Michael Jordan, Ray Allen, Magic Johnson and more.
The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?
We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Each day fans on NBA.com have voted for each matchup and we're down to the final two! Who will take the crown on the last day of voting?
We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans! We're onto the semifinals with only four shots still in contention!
James Harden leads the way, followed by Kevin Martin, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kemba Walker, but which one had the best April Fools' Day game?
We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans! We're onto Day 2 of voting after the 1st Round narrowed the field from 16 down to 8.
With sports fans stuck at home with no live games to watch, ESPN is set to bring forward the release of the highly-anticipated Michael Jordan 'The Last Dance’ documentary to April 19. The episodes will be available outside of the United States the next day, April 20, on Netflix.
With sports fans stuck at home and no games to watch, ESPN is set to bring forward the release of the highly-anticipated Chicago Bulls 'The Last Dance’ documentary to April 19.
We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans!
In just his fifth game back from retirement, Michael Jordan lit up the Knicks for 55 points in a vintage performance at Madison Square Garden.
