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SOURCE SPORTS: NBA Renames Annual MVP Trophy After Michael Jordan

December 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award is now known as “The Michael Jordan Trophy,” celebrating what is considered the best basketball player of all time.

The NBA made the announcement on Tuesday morning, highlighting the Chicago Bulls legend who won the MVP award five times. Jordan is tied for second all-time with Bill Russell behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

In addition to those MVP Awards, Jordan had six NBA titles, six Finals MVPs, 11 All-NBA selections, 14 All-Star selections, three All-Star MVPs, 10 scoring titles, one Defensive Player of the Year award, and Rookie of the Year honors in 15 seasons.

The new trophy is a figure holding a crystal basketball in the air. The trophy is nearly 23.6 inches tall, a nod to Jordan’s trademark number and six NBA championships. There are 23 points on the crystal ball. The base of the trophy has five sides, highlighting Jordan’s MVP awards.

The trophy was created by Mark Smith, retired VP of Innovation Special Projects at Nike and a Jordan Brand designer, in collaboration with Jordan.

“I’m incredibly honored to have created the NBA’s MVP Trophy in partnership with Michael Jordan. Sculpting Michael’s vision of his own pursuit of athletic achievement into this award has been the opportunity and challenge of a lifetime,” Smith said. “As we worked together on this project, it was very important to Michael that the figure not be a likeness of him, but instead that the recipient should be able to see himself in the award. For Michael, naming the award in his honor was recognition enough.”

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Michael Jordan Once Forced Stephen Jackson To Take Off His Jordans

December 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Michael Jordan has always been known for being extremely competitive in everything he does. When it comes to basketball, this is especially true. Overall, MJ is probably the most competitive player in NBA history as he would even create fake scenarios just for extra motivation.

As an NBA owner, Jordan hasn’t seen the same kind of success he saw as a player. Despite this, he still maintains that competitive spirit. Consequently, this has led to some intense moments with his players. In fact, Stephen Jackson had an interesting run-in with Jordan when he was on the Charlotte Bobcats. As you will see, it was the most MJ thing you’ll ever hear.

Former NBA player and “All the Smoke” host Stephen Jackson walks onstage during driver pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan Calls Out His Team

Jackson was a guest on Million Dollaz Worth of Game, where he recalled the hilarious story. The situation was quite simple. After a horrible game, Jordan came into the locker room and cussed out the team, before telling Jackson and Gerald Wallace to take off their Jordans. In MJ’s eyes, they weren’t worthy of his footwear.

“After the game, he’s just going off on us, like we need to get our s–t together, right? I made some little comment and said, ‘he ain’t saying that. He can’t even practice the next day,” Jackson explained. “[Then MJ rebutted,] ‘back on that s–t. You think y’all did something. […] Take my shoes off. That s–t was kind of directed to me and Gerald Wallace ‘coz we the leaders of the team. He was going off on us to the point that he gets on the second team in practice… and we lose!”

Jackson went on to note that Jordan was dominant during the practice, and he even ended things off with a dunk. Overall, this is quintessential Michael Jordan. Unfortunately, this mentality has yet to result in much success for his Hornets, who used to be the aforementioned Bobcats.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Ticket Stubs from Michael Jordan’s First Game Up for Auction, Believed to be Sold for $300K

September 21, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Michael Jordan made his debut against the Washington Bullets in October of 1984. The ticket for the game at the old Chicago Stadium has been kept in decent shape for years and will now hit the auction block.

TMZ states the ticket stub can sell for as high as six figures. The ticket will be sold at Bonhams and is believed to secure the owners between $200K and $300K.

The tickets have “Michael Jordan’s first game” on the front and back.

Starting today, a pair of tickets from Michael Jordan’s debut NBA game (OCTOBER 26, 1984) is going up on the auction block.

“This is the first time that a pair of red and black Michael Jordan debut ticket stubs have ever been offered at auction.” pic.twitter.com/6hy22CMegk

— Sportico (@Sportico) September 19, 2022

Earlier this summer, a game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals was expected to sell for around $5 million. According to TMZ, the actual sale was for $10 million.

The jersey went up for auction on Sept. 6, and the holy grail of basketball jerseys closed at $10,091,000. The jersey is now the highest selling basketball jersey at a Sotheby auction, the highest price for any game-worn sports memorabilia ever, and the most paid for a Michael Jordan item.

In the jersey, Jordan dropped 33 points on Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz. The Bulls lost the game but would win the series, getting the Bulls their sixth NBA championship.

“Red is really the color that people think about when they think about Michael Jordan, and this is the only red Finals jersey to ever appear at auction,” said Sotheby’s head of streetwear and modern collectibles Brahm Watcher to the New York Post.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn 1998 Finals Jersey Sells for $10M

September 16, 2022 by newhiphopnews

A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals was expected to sell for around $5 million. According to TMZ, the actual sell was for $10 million.

In the jersey, Jordan dropped 33 points on Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz. The Bulls lost the game but would win the series, getting the Bulls their sixth NBA championship.

The jersey worn by the greatest player ever in his last NBA Finals was on auction on Sotheby’s from Sept. 6 to Sept. 14. The jersey was expected to have a closing bid between $3 million and $5 million.

You can see the jersey below. Do you think it is worth the $5 million price tag?

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SOURCE SPORTS: Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn 1998 Finals Jersey Expected to Sell for $5M at Auction

August 11, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Michael Jordan’s run of sneakers from his six NBA Finals experiences was just on display. Now you can take a piece of his championship lore home with you for a smooth $5 million.

The jersey worn by the greatest player ever in his last NBA Finals will be up for auction on Sotheby’s from Sept. 6 to Sept. 14. The jersey is expected to have a closing bid between $3 million and $5 million. The closing figure would be the largest ever for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.

You can see the jersey below. Do you think it is worth the $5 million price tag?

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Isiah Thomas Says He Wants Michael Jordan To Stop Lying About Alleged 1985 All-Star Game Freeze-Out

July 8, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The beef between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas has been going on for nearly four decades and has been highlighted in recent years due to Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance docuseries.

A new article by The Inquisitr highlights the inception of the feud which stems from the 1986 All-Star game that Jordan was apparently frozen out of. Their article is built around an interview Jordan did with Playboy in 1992.

When asked about the freeze-out, Jordan said “If you go back and look at the film, you can see that Thomas was actually doing that. Once it started getting around that he was freezing me out, that’s when the ill feelings started to grow between us.”

Jordan also spoke about the first time he met Isiah Thomas, and how after his encounter with him, he was labeled as “arrogant” because he didn’t speak to the Pistons point guard.

“I got on an elevator with Isiah Thomas to go downstairs for a league meeting,” Jordan said. “That was the first time I met him. And I said, ‘Hello, how ya doin’?’ That’s all I said. I was really intimidated because I didn’t know him and I didn’t want to get on his nerves. I didn’t want to seem like a rookie. You know, to just be so stupid. So I was quiet. I stayed in the corner. When I went down in the room for the meeting, I still didn’t say anything. After the weekend was over, it got back to me that I was arrogant and cocky and I wouldn’t even speak to Isiah on the elevator, that I gave him the cold shoulder. And I’m saying Isiah Thomas initiated it all.”

Thomas would go on to see The Inquisitr‘post on their Twitter, where he said he wishes Jordan would stop lying about being froze out of the game.

“Stop lying this story is not factual or accurate, tell the truth man,” Isiah wrote. “Dr.J, Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Sidney Moncrief and I did not freeze you out. If memory serves me correct I was injured most of the second half and Bird had a broken nose. Magic and Sampson dominated the game.”

Stop lying this story is not factual or accurate, tell the truth man. Dr.J, Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Sidney Moncrief and I did not freeze you out. If memory serves me correct I was injured most of the second half and Bird had a broken nose. Magic and Sampson dominated the game. https://t.co/B000xZ2VGO

— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) July 7, 2022

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Michael Jordan Unveiled as NBA 2K23 Cover Star on Two Special Editions of Forthcoming Game

July 6, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Michael Jordan a 14-time NBA All-Star, five-time Kia NBA MVP, six-time NBA World Champion, and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, will be featured on the covers of both the NBA® 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and the NBA® 2K23 Championship Edition, according to a 2K announcement.

Because of Jordan’s career, the NBA became a worldwide phenomenon, and he became well-known and had a lasting influence on basketball. Jordan, the GOAT of the NBA, is the ideal representation of this year’s advertising theme, “Answer the Call,” for NBA 2K‘s 24th anniversary. Jordan comes back to star on two NBA 2K23 covers as an athlete who always rose to the occasion, providing an opportunity for both old and new fans to honor a talent who awed the globe throughout his career.

“After making 23 the most recognizable number in sports, it was only fitting that for NBA 2K23 we introduce the Michael Jordan Edition,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy for NBA 2K. “Additionally, we’re thrilled to introduce a brand new premium edition of the game with the NBA 2K23 Championship Edition, as no other player embodies the word ‘champion’ like Jordan. This limited-edition version will also offer players the opportunity to catch on-court action throughout the season with a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass* included. We look forward to celebrating this game with the community when it’s released on September 9.”

The Jordan Challenge, which challenges players to replicate 15 memorable moments from Michael Jordan’s brilliant career, will be brought back in NBA 2K23 along with Jordan’s return to the game’s cover art. For a brand-new generation of players to experience, all ten of the original Challenges from NBA 2K11 have been entirely rebuilt from the ground up and will return this year, along with five new classic Jordan moments. These Challenges, each with its own game style, make use of more than ten years’ worth of technical advancements to offer a totally new way to experience Jordan’s accomplishments.

The Jordan Challenge also highlights a variety of mesmerizing performances from Jordan’s college, NBA, and Team USA Basketball careers, which players can experience across all 15 Challenges. It also features original video vignettes with special commentary from a variety of NBA greats, including Jordan’s teammates, rivals, and other sports figures who witnessed him perform live and can help a new generation of NBA fans understand his legacy. Later this summer, further information about The Jordan Challenge in NBA 2K23 will be made available.

One of the most renowned sportsmen in NBA and NBA 2K history, Michael Jordan is featured on the cover of NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and NBA 2K23 Championship Edition for the fourth time overall. Prior to NBA 2K16 Special Edition, he appeared on the covers of NBA 2K11, NBA 2K12, and NBA 2K16. When pre-orders start on July 7, stay tuned for more cover athlete announcements in the following two days as well as price.

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Stephen A. Smith Says Michael Jordan Changed Basketball For The Worse

June 2, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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Stephen A. Smith is known for his outlandish attitude, outspoken persona, and sometimes cringe-worthy hot takes. To some, these attributes either make him one of the most beloved and valuable sports journalists in the game or one of the most hated. However, his recent take on Michael Jordan might take the cake.

In yesterday’s episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith debated Steph Curry’s contributions to the game of basketball. Smith argued that Curry helped elevate the game while Michael Jordan is responsible for changing the game for the worse.

“Michael Jordan is responsible, as much as anybody, for changing the game for the worse,” Smith said. He went on to say that Jordan’s ability and superstardom caused the game to become more individualized. “He was so phenomenal that the NBA started marketing towards the individual, people started gravitating towards the individual, and the game became more individualized because everybody wanted to be like Mike,” Smith said.

Smith went on to say how during the Magic and Bird era of the 1980s, the NBA marketed entire teams and people gravitated to teams rather than just players. However, when Jordan came into the league, the game became more individualized, giving way to players such as Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant.

Do you agree with Stephen A. Smith’s take?

You can watch the full clip below.

.@stephenasmith says Steph Curry changed basketball for the better, while MJ changed it for the worse.

“Michael Jordan is responsible, as much as anybody, for changing the game for the worse!” pic.twitter.com/XkgDKzFp0l

— First Take (@FirstTake) June 1, 2022

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