Kobe Bryant surpassed legendary Wilt Chamberlain Saturday night on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, moving into fourth place with 31,421 points. “What a journey,” Bryant, who had 19 points and 14 assist in the Lakers’ 103-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings, said. “It’s been a very, very long journey. I’m certainly extremely appreciative for all [...]
Michael Jordan Paternity Suit Dropped
March 18, 2013 | Posted by
A metro Atlanta mom who claimed her 16-year-old son was fathered by NBA great Michael Jordan is dropping a paternity lawsuit against the sports legend. “Ms. Smith has authorized a dismissal of the current suit against Mr. Jordan,” Pamela Y. Smith’s attorney, Randall M. Kessler told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution via email on Monday. A YouTube [...]
Michael Jordan Files To Dismiss Pamela Y. Smith’s Paternity Suit
March 4, 2013 | Posted by
Michael Jordan has asked a Georgia court to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by a woman who says the NBA Hall of Famer is the father of her 16-year-old son, according to The Associated Press. Jordan’s lawyer John Mayoue said in the document filed Monday in Fulton County Superior Court that the six-time NBA [...]
Michael Jordan Hit With Paternity Suit Filed by Atlanta Woman
March 1, 2013 | Posted by
Former Chicago Bulls star player Michael Jordan is being sued for child support by an Atlanta woman who claims he fathered her 16-year-old son during an affair in 1995, when Jordan was married to Juanita Vanoy. According to TMZ, Pamela Smith filed legal documents three weeks ago in Fulton County demanding that the player, widely regarded as [...]
Usain Bolt to Debut in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
February 15, 2013 | Posted by
Sprinting sensation Usain Bolt, who is an NBA fan and pulls for the Boston Celtics, will debut in the NBA All-Star Celebrity game in Houston on Friday. Bolt is one of many celebrities who will participate in the game, which will kick off the all-star weekend activities. The Jamaican will be taking the floor with [...]
Michael Jordan: Give Me Kobe Bryant Over LeBron James
February 15, 2013 | Posted by
Michael Jordan said if he had his druthers, he would take Kobe Bryant over LeBron James. During an interview with NBA-TV, Jordan acknowledged James’ current dominance of the NBA. But for Jordan, winning is the ultimate measure of a great player’s greatness, and Bryant’s five rings with the Los Angeles Lakers trump James’ single title [...]
ESPN Survey: Magic Johnson, Retired Athlete Most Likely to be President
January 15, 2013 | Posted by
ESPN The Magazine surveyed 82 anonymous pro athletes about race issues in sports. Here are some of the questions, comments and surprising results. If you were told that in the year 2024, a retired athlete would be elected president, who do you think it would be? Totals: 1. Magic Johnson: 26.6 percent 2. Michael Jordan: 12.7 percent 3. Ray [...]
Kobe Bryant Reaches 30,000 Career Points
December 6, 2012 | Posted by
Kobe Bryant surpassed 30,000 points in his illustrious career Wednesday night, becoming only the fifth player in NBA history to eclipse that stout number and the youngest to achieve the mark. In his 17th season, Bryant, 34, remarkably, is not slowing down. He’s leading the league in scoring and had 29 points in the Lakers’ [...]
Classless Michael Jordan Banned From Miami Country Club
November 29, 2012 | Posted by
Michael Jordan’s arrogance — and poor sense of style — got him banned from the posh private La Gorce Country Club in Miami more than his fashion faux pas. The NBA icon and owner of the Charlotte Bobcats violated a dress code at the swanky country club by wearing cargo pants, according to myriad reports. [...]
Kobe Bryant Closer To Surpassing Michael Jordan Than LeBron James
October 30, 2012 | Posted by
It has been amusing and a little confusing listening to all the recent chatter about LeBron James one day, possibly, maybe eclipsing the legendary Michael Jordan as the game’s all-time best player. With the 2012-13 season beginning tonight, seems the appropriate time to lend a little perspective. This notion is funny because only in the [...]
