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'Air' hero Sonny Vaccaro coaxed Nike into believing in Michael Jordan

New York (AFP) - The hero of the new movie "Air," released this week in the United States, is Sonny Vaccaro, a Nike employee who saw in a young Michael Jordan what "no one else had seen" and convinced the shoe brand to forge a revolutionary partnership.

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Brooks Koepka shares gruesome details of nightmare knee injury after flying Masters start

Former world No. 1 Brooks Koepka opened up on his gruelling return to form, recovering from a horrific knee injury before summiting the 2023 Masters leaderboard after the first round

Daily Mirror

Charles Barkley: LeBron James ranks behind Kobe Bryant

Despite all his accomplishments, LeBron still hasn't surpassed Kobe Bryant according to NBA on TNT personality Charles Barkley.

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Who was a bigger thorn in Paul Pierce’s side as an opponent: Kevin Garnett or Kobe?

Once, Garnett was a problem for the Celtics to solve, not a member of the organization.

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The Bristol basketball star who trained with LeBron James and won gold alongside Jayson Tatum

VJ King speaks to BristolLive about his early life, the toughest part of his career so far and getting used to driving in his new home city

Bristol Post

‘Michael Jordan changed the world’: the true story behind Nike movie Air

Ben Affleck’s buzzy drama tells the story about how Nike transformed into a major force in the sneakers market thanks to a young basketball star

The Guardian - US

Lonnie Walker IV is highly considering competing in NBA dunk contest

The Lakers guard may end up showcasing his explosiveness in next year's NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

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On this day: Pervis Ellison born; Kobe Bryant’s last game vs. Celtics

On this day, Laker luminary Kobe Bryant played his last game vs. the Boston Celtics, and former Boston gig man Pervis Ellison was born.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Heat icon Dwyane Wade named to Hall of Fame Class of 2023: ‘This is basketball heaven’

MIAMI — From the moment he walked off the court at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 10, 2019, with a career-ending triple-double, this moment Saturday in Houston at the NCAA Final Four was inevitable.

Tribune News Service

Shaquille O’Neal sets the record straight on his departure from the Lakers

Most still think Shaquille O'Neal left the Lakers because of Kobe Bryant, but the Hall of Fame center said it was because of something else.

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The 2023 Star-Studded Basketball HOF Class Is Impressive, But Not the Best Ever

The debate between Kobe’s class from 2020 and MJ’s group from 2007 gets some added weight with this year’s reported inductees. Discuss.

Sports Illustrated

Why Vanessa Bryant gifted Angel Reese and LSU with rare Kobe sneakers for their Elite Eight showdown

It felt a little like Christmas for LSU.

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Antawn Jamison compares the mindset of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant

Former NBA star Antawn Jamison says LeBron James and Kobe Bryant were very different when it came to their mentalities and attitude.

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Explaining Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s quote about LeBron James

Explaining SGA's quote about LeBron James that made the rounds on Twitter.

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Gilbert Arenas Explains Why NBA Players Don’t Fear LeBron James

The former NBA star said players feared Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant more than the Lakers star.

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Kevin Garnett Explains How Kobe’s Death Led Him to End Ray Allen Feud

The former NBA great opened up about the tragedy and how it impacted his relationships in a clip posted to Twitter on Wednesday.

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Mario Chalmers: Nobody fears playing against LeBron James

Several NBA players have said opponents don't fear playing against LeBron James the way players in the past did when facing Michael Jordan.

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Kobe Bryant, LeBron James gave ex-hooper Christian Duncan inspiration to make the move to MMA

Christian Duncan isn't counting MMA fighters among his biggest inspirations for becoming a fighter heading into UFC 286 in London.

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The Independent UK

Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia pays tribute to ‘MVP of girl dads’ during handprint ceremony

The basketball star and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were tragically killed in a helicopter crash in January 2020

Tribune News Service

Kobe Bryant’s handprints unveiled at Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre

Kobe Bryant’s handprints and footprints are now permanently on display at the iconic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Malik Beasley’s big game versus the Pelicans

Lakers fans on Twitter are very happy Malik Beasley finally had a breakout performance in Tuesday's win over the Pelicans.

Daily Mirror

Kobe Bryant took 'shot' at Michael Jordan with Los Angeles Lakers NBA jersey decision

Kobe Bryant reportedly changed his Los Angeles Lakers jersey number from no.8 to the no.24 in a direct shot at Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan as he aimed to surpass the iconic guard

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Shaquille O’Neal names interesting Lakers all-time starting lineup

Some fans of the Purple and Gold may have a bit of an issue with Shaquille O'Neal all-time Lakers starting five.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: 'I miss him so much.' Pau Gasol takes rightful place next to 'brother' Kobe Bryant.

LOS ANGELES — He was the ultimate wingman, the best supporting actor, the perfect complement.

Sports Illustrated

Pau Gasol Tearfully Laments Kobe’s Absence During Jersey Retirement

The former Lakers great had his No. 16 jersey retired alongside his late teammate and friend’s No. 24.

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