Michael Jordan
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Scottie Pippen Wasn't Feeling The Last Dance, and Yes, He Let Michael Jordan Know All About It
Look, I get it. Scottie Pippen is a man of principle, and at the end of the day, he just wants people to put some respect on his name. His on-again, off-again ex-wife, Larsa, has already made his cushy gig as an NBA analyst unnecessarily complicated, and the last thing he needs is his former…
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Under Armour, Steph Curry Are Coming for Michael Jordan's Empire With the Launch of Brand Curry
Hypebeasts know that when it comes to this sneaker shit, Jordan Brand has been wearing the crown for almost 40 years. Since its debut in 1984 with the Air Jordan 1, Nike has been flooding the streets with some of the coldest footwear to ever touch the market. And eager to challenge its reign and…
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Michael Jordan Donates $2 Million of The Last Dance Proceeds to 'Help Feed America’s Hungry'
This holiday season is unlike any that we’ve ever faced. With the coronavirus still wreaking havoc in our communities, not only are citizens throughout the country enduring financial strife, but for the first time, in order to preserve our health and safety from COVID-19, many of us will be unable to spend the holidays with…
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Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing Makes It Official, Unveils Bubba Wallace's New Car
The wait is over. In September, Michael Jordan became NASCAR’s first Black principal owner in almost 50 years. He announced that three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin would join him on his quest to conquer auto racing, and he also revealed that he stole Bubba Wallace from Richard Petty Motorsports to drive for his team…
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Bubba Wallace Named Finalist for Community Champion of the Year Award
It’s been a wild year for Bubba Wallace. He played an integral role in getting Confederate flags banned from NASCAR—which is like getting air banned from lungs—and endured that whole noose fiasco all while trying to do his damn job as the only Black driver in NASCAR’s top racing series. But while his efforts to…
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Trademark Filings Might've Spilled the Beans on the Name, Number of Michael Jordan's NASCAR Team
In September, Michael Jordan unveiled his plans to become NASCAR’s first Black principal owner in nearly 50 years by forming a Cup Series team with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and in the time since, other than convincing Bubba Wallace to dip out on Richard Petty Motorsports and drive for him instead, details have…
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Mike Is Still the 'Greatest,' but LeBron Is the Best
The first NBA game I remember watching in full was in 1986 when Michael Jordan dropped 63 on the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. I’m certain I watched games before that one, either with my dad or on one of the BETA tape recordings he’d make of games that aired when he wasn’t home. But…
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Michael Jordan Becomes NASCAR's 1st Black Principal Owner In Nearly 50 Years–and Bubba Wallace Is His Driver
Earlier this month, Bubba Wallace raised eyebrows when he announced his decision to cut ties with Richard Petty Motorsports after three seasons. And for those curious about his next move, the wait is officially over. According to NASCAR, on Monday, Michael Jordan announced that he’ll be joining forces with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin…
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Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand Commits $100 Million in Donations for Racial Justice
Former NBA star and forever basketball great Michael Jordan has pledged to donate $100 million over the next ten years to organizations working to ensure racial equality, social justice, and greater access to education. The massive joint commitment from Jordan and his Jordan Brand was announced on Friday. In a statement announcing the donation, Jordan…