According to the Hall of Fame center, when asked to rank Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, he had the Chicago Bulls legend at the top spot, mainly because of his killer mindset, which allowed him to overcome all the odds, including a formidable Detroit Pistons team that sought to brutalize him every time he ventured into the shaded lane.

Maybe it was the nostalgia kicking in, but Tuesday felt bigger than usual for the NBA as it returned to NBC for the first time since 2002.

If the basketball world has learned anything about Michael Jordan, it is that he takes things personally. That extends to the quick-witted social media team he employs at Jordan Brand. Jordan's legendary trash talk (backed up by performance) has clearly shaped the company ethos.

Michael Jordan revealed on Tuesday night just before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season that he no longer plays basketball -- not even occasionally in a random gym or driveway.

Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports’ return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night, saying he’s doing so as a way to give back to basketball.

Another masterful performance from Stephen Curry has the Warriors superstar in rarefied NBA air: The future Hall of Famer is set to pass Michael Jordan for a rather remarkable scoring record.

Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan sparked similar concerns during “The Last Dance” documentary. Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest NBA player of all time. As a six-time NBA champion, six-time Finals MVP, five-time MVP, among many other accolades, he has the accomplishments to back up the title.

If there's a person credible enough to comment on the GOAT discussion, it's Hakeem. After all, he was picked first in the 1984 draft, the same class as Jordan's. This means he had a first-row seat to witness MJ's greatness from the first time he set foot in the NBA to his very last game in the league.