Russell Westbrook holds the single-season record for fast-break points (8.2 PPG in 2014-15), a testament to his raw pace and relentless aggression on the break. He’d push every possession like a track ...

Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade among them ... There’s nothing modest about the list he joined Sunday. Michael Jordan. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Shaquille O’Neal. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Those are the only ...

Rather than echoing the usual Jordan vs. LeBron debate, he spotlighted a name he feels doesn’t get the credit he deserves: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. “I still have Kareem as my GOAT,” he said.

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It was hard to get sleep because now you going against the Mamba -- the second coming of [Michael] Jordan. I idolized, but when I saw and looked at Mamba's eyes, I saw Jordan's reflection.

Alexander's first couple games of these NBA Finals leave him tied to those that molded this game and its greatest stage.

The Thunder evened the NBA Finals against the Pacers on Sunday night thanks to a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass and big-time bench performances.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, deeply influenced by Kobe Bryant despite never meeting him, is honoring Bryant's legacy in the 2025 NBA Finals. SGA's game mirrors Kobe's, showcasing a similar scoring ...

"Before Kobe came in, we were considering Kobe the closest thing to Michael Jordan, Ron Harper was that guy and I don't think people really appreciate him, even when he's here in Chicago.

"He wasn't Garnett, he wasn't 6'11"" - Kobe Bryant's draft stock was low until he torched Michael Cooper in a private Lakers workout Videos cannot play due to a network issue.

Dennis Rodman's former teammate Olden Polynice is one of those who had the fortune of playing against Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James.

The Thunder and Pacers' respective NBA championship odds start at the point guard position, a dual rarity in Finals history.