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The Cleveland Cavaliers may have given up their world champion status as they fell to the supremely talented Golden State Warriors a week ago, but despite losing to the better team, Cavs’ superstar LeBron James’ legacy was still at the heart of every discussion before and after the Finals as the (GOAT) argument between James […]

The on-going debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan as the undoubtedly greatest basketball player of all-time has seemingly tipped into the latter’s favor once more following James and his Cleveland Cavaliers‘ latest loss in the 2017 NBA Finals. However, as ESPN Stats and Info recently pointed out, there’s one compelling statistic that puts James’ Finals performances under a different […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers put together one of the all-time great Finals performances in their lone win of the NBA Finals. They set records on the night thanks to their hot shooting from behind the arc as the Wine and Gold were irresistible offensively in a display that had the eventual champion Golden State Warriors chasing shadows. The mood […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were absolutely dominant in their Game 4 victory over the Golden State Warriors as an early elimination loomed large for the world champions. The Cavs surged to victory behind the incredible offensive play from dynamic point guard Kyrie Irving as well as their walking triple-double machine LeBron James. The duo were extraordinary […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio has played in the NBA for six seasons already, and he’s definitely seen a lot of LeBron James on the court personally during his time in the big league. The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ record-setting win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals that ended the Golden State Warriors‘ bid for an undefeated postseason […]

Shaquille O’Neal, NBA legend turned TNT analyst, recently sat down for an interview with Joe Vardon of cleveland.com. In a bit of a revealing twist, Shaq likened LeBron James‘ game to that of his own. The Big Diesel didn’t stop there, though. He went on to say that he sees a little bit of Magic […]

The never-ending Michael Jordan versus LeBron James debate has resurfaced yet again during the 2017 postseason, and there’s no shortage of former NBA players that have voiced their opinion on the subject. One of the latest, is former “Bad Boy” Bill Laimbeer, who went toe-to-toe with Jordan’s Bulls throughout the 80’s and 90’s. The former Pistons center wasn’t shy in […]

Last night, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers dispatched the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 135-102 runaway victory. As a result of their closeout win, the champs will now meet the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, beginning June 1st at 9 PM EST on ABC. On a […]

As a result of their five-game series win over the Boston Celtics, LeBron James and the Cavaliers are on their way to a third consecutive NBA Finals, where they’ll face the Golden State Warriors in an unprecedented “three-match.” With a walk-up three-pointer during the third quarter of last night’s closeout game, James passed former Chicago […]

After sealing a resounding Game 5 and punching yet another ticket to the NBA Finals, scheduling a third straight meeting with the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James finally had some time to exhale and poke fun at the lighter side of basketball. He even reminisced of his growing up days as a Michael Jordan fan […]

In the last few weeks, the conversation surrounding LeBron James‘ comparison to Michael Jordan has once again heated up in the sports world. With the Cleveland Cavaliers clinching a third straight NBA Finals appearance, it has created a sense that James is further bolstering his resume alongside Jordan, who is widely regarded as the greatest player […]

Heading into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, LeBron James is just 28 points shy of passing Michael Jordan to become the all-time leading scorer in the playoffs in NBA history. This could foreseeably come on Thursday night at TD Garden against the Boston Celtics with James averaging 32.4 points per contest through the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been breathtaking this postseason. The defending world champions are in dominant form, and are being led by the world’s best player in LeBron James. After sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the first-round, the Cavs and James then went about demolishing the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals in emphatic fashion. […]

Saying that LeBron James has had an impressive 2017 NBA Playoffs would still be an absolute understatement. James and his Cleveland Cavaliers have been obliterating their competition en route to an 8-0 start against the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors. Looking at James’ achievements from a historical standpoint, he’s outdone Jordan in numerous ways, and that’s just […]

Mark Wahlberg was in Cleveland yesterday afternoon for a VIP preview of Wahlburgers — a popular restaurant owned by chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers, Mark and Donnie. During his walk of the red carpet, Mark, an avid sports fan, was stopped for a few questions with regards to the Cavaliers. After asking LeBron James […]

LeBron James has broken countless records and climbed up a number of all-time leaderboards while leading his team to six straight NBA Finals appearances and NBA Championships. While he’s been compared to Michael Jordan in recent years, his incredible 2016 Championship performance made the debate a lot more serious. In a recent podcast with ESPN’s […]

The never ending debate on who is the greatest player of all-time between Cavaliers superstar LeBron James and NBA legend Michael Jordan will likely never end, and the conversation has gained serious momentum again this postseason as James is putting together one of the truly incredible individual playoff runs we’ve witnessed in recent memory. After engineering the […]

Last night, Kevin Garnett hosted several of his former Boston Celtics teammates on KG’s Area 21 to discuss how this season’s playoffs are shaping up. Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins, and Glen “Big Baby” Davis were all on-set to talk postseason hoops. After discussing the Western Conference matchups, the conversation turned to the East. […]

Over the course of his illustrious 14-year career in the NBA, LeBron James has played his way to legendary status. Records, milestones, championships — The King has them all. However, there is one achievement looming ahead that might surprise you. Like most basketball fans who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, James was a […]

Leading his respective team to the Finals for the last six years, LeBron James is just a dominant force in the NBA. Even more so in the East, as no other team in the postseason has been able to beat James in the last six years. Several teams have tried though but James has shown […]

In everything he does in life, LeBron James is a lefty. But interestingly enough, not in basketball. James shoots primarily with his right hand but he is ambidextrous so can also shoot lefty. However, James only uses his left hand when he needs to, other wise he shoots righty. So what gives? According to James […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are finally capturing the form that saw them crowned as NBA champions last season. After undergoing a struggling end to the regular season which was plagued by injuries and bad form, the Cavs are seemingly back to their defensive and dominant best. The switch has been flicked, and the team looks laser-focused on defending […]

If you are a basketball player or fan, there is a good chance that you’ve studied the moves of your favorite ballplayer. Maybe you practice Allen Iverson‘s cross-over or Dirk Nowitzki‘s famous step-back shot. In Kyrie Irving‘s case, it’s Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. Most coaches, players, and analysts consider Irving’s handles to be the […]

LeBron James moved up another ladder on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic inside Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs comprehensively put the Magic away in the second half, and James finished the game with his second straight triple-double of 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. He was brilliant on the evening, and with the […]

LeBron James does everything on the basketball court. He dishes assists, pulls down rebounds, gets steals, blocks shots and of course, scores the basketball. On top of being arguably the greatest leader the league has ever seen, James’ abilities on court will see him break new statistical ground in the NBA that will like never […]

Colin Cowherd is undoubtedly a LeBron James believer. He has not been shy to speak highly of The King in the past and has recently done the same again. On his podcast on Fox Radio, The Herd, the 53-year-old sports media personality sent a message to all the haters of James letting them know of […]

When it comes to prime locations for a retail store, there aren’t many plots of land more valued than Times Square in New York City. Over the last decade or so, retailers have been involved in a branding arms race on those few acres of pavement; each competing to have the strongest presence. Visitors to […]

In December, the NBA reached a new collective bargaining agreement, cutting out the threat of a potential labor stoppage next season. Both players and owners were struggling to figure out a way to divide the new $24 billion television contract, an agreement worth triple the amount of its predecessors. In the end, there was just […]

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Washington Wizards inside The Verizon Center, resulting in a grind-out overtime win for the Wine and Gold. During last night’s nationally televised broadcast, it was revealed that Tyronn Lue, Head Coach of the Cavaliers, has quite an extensive collection of Michael Jordan memorabilia. […]

On Wednesday, prior to facing the Minnesota Timberwolves inside Quicken Loans Arena, LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar, was bestowed with yet another great honor in a special pre-game ceremony: The NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Award. NAACP to give LeBron James the Jackie Robinson Sports Award for achievement in sports, social justice, civil rights & community […]

Midway through his 14th NBA season, the son of Cleveland, LeBron James, has played more career minutes than one of the all-time greats to ever play the game — Michael Jordan. As the trophies and accolades pile up for his career, so have the minutes in James’ legs. LeBron has played in 1030 games, which […]

Two of the greatest players in NBA history are at the center of conversation yet again. LeBron James and Michael Jordan have taken the media by storm this past week, and not for the first time. As James approaches his 32nd birthday, it only took one comment from him to create headlines and reignite the never-ending […]

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar small forward, has been selected as the winner of several distinguished awards over the course of his NBA career. Today, The King was bestowed with yet another decoration. After a tally of 59 votes from editors, member newspapers, and customers, The Associated Press announced today that James will be the […]

“The Shot:” Kyrie Irving‘s moment in time that will forever be remembered in NBA history. Some of you may have (painfully) witnessed Michael Jordan‘s famous shot over Craig Ehlo in Game 5 of the 1989 Eastern Conference Playoffs (we won’t get into that right now). Some of you may have grown up watching Robert Horry […]

If you’re a fan of basketball, there’s a good chance that you’re also a fan of basketball shoes. Maybe you have a favorite player and only wear his shoe. Maybe you have hoards of shoes in a giant collection. When Nike and Michael Jordan revolutionized the basketball shoe endorsement industry in the 1980’s with their […]

The NBA’s tagline for years now has been, “Where Amazing Happens”, and we saw the NBA’s most amazing spectacle in Oakland on the 19th of June, 2016. When anybody talks about the biggest made basket in NBA history, there will always be debate. When you think of those moments, vivid memories of John Paxson, Robert […]

The most anticipated college football game is finally here, Michigan against Ohio State. These two teams need no introduction, and their rivalry goes well beyond the football field. But despite their storied history consuming the day, another rivalry and talking point will be taking place on Saturday afternoon, LeBron James up against Michael Jordan in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers won their first NBA Championship behind the greatness of future Hall-of-Famer LeBron James. In beating the historic Golden State Warriors team, James took his level of greatness to an incredible level that has James being compared to Bulls legend and all-time great Michael Jordan. Understandably, the comparisons have been going all summer, […]

Win an NBA championship. Check. More importantly, fulfill promise to win an NBA Championship for Northeast Ohio. Check. Having accomplished two of the biggest goals he set for himself when he arrived in the NBA, LeBron James has certainly elevated his level of greatness since defeating the 73-9 Golden State Warriors and bringing the title […]