Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant further etched his name in the history of the NBA as he moved past former Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal on the league’s all-time scoring list on Wednesday. The 35-year-old scored 22 points in the Suns’ win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Phoenix’s Footprint Center to take his career total to 28,610 career points in 1,048 games....
Former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure is full of praise for Bukayo Saka's abilities by comparing him with basketball legend Michael Jordan who won six NBA titles during his playing career. Saka is currently leading Arsenal's charge for a first Premier League title since 2004 with his contribution of 13 goals and 11 assists in 32 league appearances so far this season. Toure, who was a member...
A pair of sneakers donned by basketball icon Michael Jordan has been auctioned for $2.2 million, becoming the most expensive pair of sneakers ever sold. The trade of the merchandise secures Jordan’s place at the top of record-breaking auctions of sporting relics as the most valuable athlete in history. "Today's record-breaking result further proves that the demand for Michael Jordan sports memorabilia continues to outperform and...
‘I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” - Michael Jordan Michael Jordan is famous for his successful basketball career that saw him win six NBA Championships, five MVP awards and 10 scoring titles amongst others. The 60-year-old is celebrated as one of the best Black athletes in history, with credit to his outstanding performances on the basketball court and...
Like the popular William Shakespeare’s saying, "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them”, the story of LeBron James encapsulates the thought behind this great quote. Coming into the NBA at the age of 18, a young James had so much expected of him, unlike any other player before him, but the now 20-year veteran continues to make a case...
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