Tag: Michael Jordan

Durant Passes Jordan for Fifth on NBA Scoring List in Rockets Win

Kevin Durant
March 2026

Kevin Durant moved past Michael Jordan into fifth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list after scoring 27 points in Houston’s win over Miami. The milestone adds another historic marker to Durant’s scoring legacy as he continues producing at an elite level deep into his career. Durant entered the game needing 69 points across the week to overtake Jordan and completed the climb with two late three-pointers, finishing on 32,294 career points. Amen Thompson then tipped in Durant’s missed shot at the buzzer to seal a 123-122 victory for Houston

LeBron’s Record Book Legacy Grows Into a Category of Its Own

LeBron James
March 2026

LeBron James’ career is being framed as one of the most statistically complete and durable in NBA history, with records spanning scoring, playoff success, longevity and age-based milestones. His growing total of achievements has placed him alongside Wilt Chamberlain as one of the league’s defining record book figures. The case is built on James combining elite production with unmatched longevity across 23 seasons, including all-time marks in points and deep playoff output. With another major appearance record now within reach, his profile stands apart because he has dominated as scorer, passer, rebounder and iron man across multiple eras.

Durant Closes on Jordan as NBA Scoring List Shake-Up Nears

Kevin Durant
March 2026

Kevin Durant needs 69 points to pass Michael Jordan for fifth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The milestone would be another major marker in a career built on elite scoring longevity, efficiency and the ability to thrive across multiple teams and systems. NBA.com noted Durant is still scoring at a high level in his first season with Houston and remains on course to move past Jordan soon. His climb has been helped by sustained production, modern offensive conditions and durability across nearly two decades despite major injury interruptions

Stephen Curry Passes Paul Pierce for 19th on NBA All-Time Scoring List

Stephen Curry
January 2026

Curry moved into sole possession of 19th all-time in scoring by passing Paul Pierce, finishing with 27 points in a 140-124 win. He did it with a first-quarter stepback three, continuing a strong January and adding to late-career scoring milestones, with a path to climb further if he stays healthy.

Derrick Rose Set for Bulls No. 1 Jersey Retirement in Chicago

Derrick Rose
January 2026

Rose’s No. 1 jersey will be raised to the rafters, placing him alongside franchise icons, closing a loop on a hometown journey that began with the Bulls winning the 2008 draft lottery at 1.7% odds. The piece traces Rose’s Chicago roots, Simeon success, Memphis one-and-done rise, instant NBA impact as 2009 Rookie of the Year, and a signature 36-point playoff debut in Boston that announced him as a franchise cornerstone.

Durant and Harden meet in Houston as top-10 scorers rewrite NBA record book

Kevin Durant, James Harden
December 2025

Kevin Durant and James Harden face each other in Houston for the first time as simultaneous top-10 all-time scorers, days after Durant passed 31,000 points and Harden climbed above Carmelo Anthony into 10th on the NBA’s career list. Harden’s late-career scoring surge after his Houston explosion years now has him chasing Shaquille O’Neal for ninth, while Durant’s sustained efficiency gives him a realistic shot at moving past Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki and even Michael Jordan if he maintains his current output.

Edwards Adds Post Game in Kobe-MJ Inspired Push

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
September 2025

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is working to add a post-up and midrange game, inspired by Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, aiming for more consistency in big games. Despite back-to-back Western Conference Finals runs, he remains inconsistent in playoff scoring. Edwards has studied Jordan and Bryant tapes, seeking to integrate fadeaways and mid-post scoring into his arsenal. His 27.6 points per game dipped in the postseason, with poor midrange accuracy. Developing new dimensions could elevate him from All-Star to genuine franchise superstar.

Hall of Fame Coach George Raveling Dies at 88

George Raveling
September 2025

Hall of Fame coach George Raveling, known for linking Michael Jordan with Nike and revolutionising sports endorsements, has died aged 88. Raveling coached Washington State, Iowa, and USC, and later worked at Nike. He was pivotal in Jordan’s Nike deal, introducing him to Sonny Vaccaro. Michael Jordan called him a lifelong mentor who shaped basketball history.

Tyronn Lue Claims Michael Jordan Would Average 45 Points in Today’s NBA

Tyronn Lue (LA Clippers)
August 2025

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said on “Club Shay Shay” that Michael Jordan would average 45 points per game in today’s NBA due to reduced physicality, increased fouls, and the modern pace. He believes Jordan’s IQ and skill would dominate current defenders. Lue, who played alongside Jordan at Washington, cited rule changes and Jordan’s unmatched competitiveness as decisive factors. With modern spacing and free-throw advantages, Jordan’s physical and mental edge would make him nearly unstoppable, surpassing even his 10 scoring titles achieved in the 80s and 90s.

Jordan & Bryant Card Shatters Sports Card Record

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Heritage Auctions
August 2025

A rare Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant dual-signed 2007-08 Upper Deck Logoman card sold for $12.932 million, breaking the all-time sports card record. The 1-of-1 surpassed the previous $12.6m sale of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card.
Purchased by investors Kevin O’Leary, Matt Allen, and Paul Warshaw, the card’s authenticity and unique provenance fueled the staggering price. Despite a PSA 6 grade, rarity and verified signatures outweighed condition, marking it the second-most valuable sports collectible behind Babe Ruth’s 1932 jersey.

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