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Old-school basketball fans miss the good old days when NBA ballers played some rough and physical play in the low block. There's nothing like seeing two big men going mano a mano in the post. Diehard ...

James Harden and Russell Westbrook have amassed significant wealth through massive NBA contracts and lucrative endorsement deals. Harden boasts a $228 million contract with the Rockets and a $200 ...

"James Harden," a fan commented. "Michael Beasley/Lonzo," another fan commented. There were more Beasely comparisons, "Michael Beasley but with more passing and better attitude." "I see mpj ...

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James joined Michael Jordan in becoming one of two players in NBA history to score 40 or more points in a game at age 40 or older, as James scored 42 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and dished out ...

LeBron James joined Michael Jordan as the only players over 40 to have scored 40-plus points in a single NBA game on Thursday, as the Los Angeles Lakers held off a comeback attempt from the Golden ...

LeBron James has been compared to Michael Jordan practically since the moment James entered the NBA as the first pick in the 2003 draft. Over 20 years later, James joined M.J. in an exclusive club ...

Michael Jordan may have more rings than LeBron James in the G.O.A.T debate. As James fans search for any edge in the conversation, they will take any advantage they can get. On Monday, Jordan's ...

Since returning 40 years old on Dec. 30, James has averaged a stellar 26.2 points. That said, scoring his age has so far eluded him. When Michael Jordan turned 40 while playing for the Washington ...

But beyond just leading the Lakers past their longtime rivals, James cemented himself in an elite club alongside Michael Jordan, becoming just the second player in NBA history to score 40 points ...

Michael Nietzel is president emeritus of Missouri State University. A Forbes contributor since 2019, he writes about higher education. After earning his B.A. from Wheaton College (Illinois), he ...