Articles by David Wysong (653)
Larry Bird didn’t want the fame and glory during his NBA career, but he once agreed to endorse a local restaurant when the owner said the Celtics could eat for free.
Dennis Rodman helped lead the Chicago Bulls to their final three titles of the Michael Jordan era, but Phil Jackson wanted to trade for a different player when they traded for him.
Michael Jordan has a special relationship with one of his former coaches, so he once outbid Charles Barkley so that he could buy the coach’s wife a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
LeBron James was a massive star in high school, so a prime Shaquille O'Neal even attended one of his games. Shaq says he was instantly impressed with the teenage King.
There are many incredible stories about NBA legend Kobe Bryant. However, one of the more interesting tales was when he welcomed a new teammate to the Los Angeles Lakers and immediately asked them if they were ready to “black out.” That player then quickly learned what a blackout meant to Bryant.
Gabrielle Union had a front-row seat to the iconic LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh Miami Heat teams that dominated the league for four consecutive years and brought unparalleled excitement to the game of basketball. And in a recent podcast appearance, she revealed why they “changed the NBA” forever.
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer recently made a bold claim about star quarterback Josh Allen, but players like Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers may disagree.
Before his long relationship with Nike, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a sponsorship with Adidas. However, he eventually had a well-documented breakup with the company, which led to his switch. After his departure from Adidas, though, Bryant once actually refused to interview with a reporter who was wearing the brand.
Michael Jordan’s shoes and his Jordan Brand have been extremely popular over the years, as fans have waited in long lines to get his newest kicks. Jordan has also had some stellar NBA stars represent his brand. However, MJ refused to let certain players wear his shoes on the court.
Larry Bird was an all-time great basketball player for the Boston Celtics, and he has continued passing on his hoops knowledge throughout his post-playing career. In fact, he even used to go to the gym every day to help a former Indiana Pacers All-Star improve their game. It paid off big time, too.