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All-Time Greats

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How Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird Led the Dream Team to Olympic Gold

By Tim Ott
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7 Facts About Basketball Legend Michael Jordan

By Tim Ott
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The Tragic Death of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

By Rachel Chang
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Michael Jordan's Life Before He Became an NBA Star

By Tim Ott
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10 African American Pioneers in Sports

By Eudie Pak

Current NBA Players

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LeBron James

Kyrie Irving Photo

Kyrie Irving

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Stephen Curry

DALLAS, TX - MAY 25: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder runs back down court while taking on the Dallas Mavericks in the first quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 25, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant

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Ballin’ Way Out

How 'Space Jam' Became a Winning Career Shift for Michael Jordan

The basketball icon helped revitalize a classic franchise, worked himself into championship shape and opened up the door for future athletes to follow in his footsteps.

By Tim Ott
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Basketball Hall of Famers

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Sheryl Swoopes

Sheryl Swoopes

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Michael Jordan

Yao Ming

Yao Ming

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Kobe Bryant

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 04: Scottie Pippen attends the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/WireImage)

Scottie Pippen

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson

Larry Bird

Larry Bird

Bill Russell

Bill Russell

Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson

More Basketball Players

caitlin clark celebrating after a play in the ncaa tournament

Get to Know NCAA Tournament Star Caitlin Clark

sonny vaccaro wearing a black suit and tie, standing in front of a black and green wall

What Sonny Vaccaro Did After Nike Air Jordan Deal

matt damon and viola davis in a publicity photo from the movie air, sitting outside at a park table

The True Story of the Michael Jordan Film “Air”

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Michael Jordan’s Two Requests for The Movie “Air”

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