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David Howard

Charles Barkley says his friendship with MJ ended the night he called him a bad GM on TV

Charles Barkley revealed the exact moment his relationship with Michael Jordan basically stopped. Barkley says he criticized Jordan’s front-office track record on TV, and Jordan called him that night and “went ballistic.” According to Barkley, MJ was furious: “You supposed to be my best friend and you’re going to do that bullsht?”* Barkley’s response: “I have to do my job… and you haven’t been a good GM.” This isn’t even a new beef — Barkley has talked for years about how Jordan took it personally when Barkley questioned his management approach (notably the idea that MJ surrounded himself with “yes-men”). So what do you think: If you’re Barkley, do you tell the truth on-air no matter what… or do you protect the friendship when it’s Michael Jordan? #NBA #MichaelJordan #CharlesBarkley #NBAHistory #NBADiscussion #SportsMedia

Charles Barkley says his friendship with MJ ended the night he called him a bad GM on TV
Robert Johansson

Isiah Thomas goes at the Jordan “GOAT” myth: “He didn’t build an empire — the NBA gave him the throne.”

Isiah Thomas had a scorching take on Michael Jordan’s legacy, arguing that the “GOAT” label gets repeated like MJ built everything himself — and that’s not the full story. In Isiah’s view, Jordan was more like a machine-like dunk-and-highlight product, while a roster full of legends did the dirty work behind the scenes. Take away the marketing hype, the whistle protection, and Scottie Pippen, and you’re left with a guy who can hit fadeaways — plus a PR machine — not a basketball deity. His closing punchline is the sharpest part: “He didn’t dominate us. The NBA gave him the throne.” Do you think this is fair “context” that people avoid… or is it just disrespectful hate? #NBA #MichaelJordan #IsiahThomas #GOATDebate #BasketballHistory #NBADiscussion

Isiah Thomas goes at the Jordan “GOAT” myth: “He didn’t build an empire — the NBA gave him the throne.”
Andrew Anderson

Mavs blew an 18-point lead but still survived Pistons 116–114 in OT

Dallas tried to give this away and still escaped. The Mavs beat Detroit 116–114 in overtime after coughing up an 18-point 3rd-quarter lead. Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis had 15 points, 14 boards, 3 blocks, and came up huge late — including two big OT buckets and a go-ahead dunk after Cade tied it. Detroit nearly stole it behind Cade Cunningham’s 29/10/9, plus 17 and 13 from Jalen Duren, but the Pistons missed three shots in the final 8 seconds of OT. Also: Ausar Thompson got ejected in the 2nd quarter after contact with an official — bizarre swing moment in a one-possession game. #NBA #Mavericks #Pistons #CooperFlagg #AnthonyDavis #CadeCunningham #NBADiscussion

Mavs blew an 18-point lead but still survived Pistons 116–114 in OT
Shawn Martin

Kevin Durant on his historic standing: “I don’t care about Magic or Bird.”

In a league obsessed with all-time rankings, Kevin Durant just brushed the whole thing aside. In a recent interview, KD was blunt when asked about comparisons to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird: “I don’t care about Magic Johnson or Larry Bird. What they did compared to me, I don’t care. They set the standard — I want to reach it, and that’s it. What I’m focused on now is lasting impact, championships, and pushing myself.” Coming from a year-18 superstar, the honesty hits different. KD isn’t chasing nostalgia debates or trying to win Twitter arguments. He’s basically saying: respect the legends, but I’m not living in their shadow. Is this confidence, clarity, or just the mindset you need to survive this long at the top? #NBA #KevinDurant #GOATDebate #BasketballTalk #Legacy #NBADiscussion

Kevin Durant on his historic standing: “I don’t care about Magic or Bird.”
Beth Holland

Jason “White Chocolate” Williams: “LeBron is my GOAT”

Jason Williams gave one of the more interesting pro-player GOAT takes I’ve heard. Favoring LeBron as his all-time GOAT, his argument isn’t “rings” or “aura” — it’s context and defensive rules. J-Will’s point: in Jordan’s era, illegal defense rules meant MJ could often operate with a cleaner isolation picture on the wing. Help was more restricted and usually came from the weak side. In today’s NBA, when LeBron catches on the wing, you’re seeing early help at the nail/elbow, bodies shading the lane, and multiple defenders loading up immediately. Then he addressed the classic criticism: “LeBron doesn’t take the last shot.” J-Will basically says: if you’re drawing two or three defenders, the “right basketball play” is often the pass — and LeBron plays the game that way. So in the GOAT conversation, what do you value more: scoring through a single defender, or making the right play against two or three? #NBA #GOATDebate #LeBronJames #MichaelJordan #JasonWilliams #BasketballTalk #NBADiscussion

Jason “White Chocolate” Williams: “LeBron is my GOAT”
David Howard

Deandre Ayton got emotional receiving the Community Assist Award

Deandre Ayton was visibly emotional when the Lakers surprised him with the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for November, recognizing his community work in Jamaica and Los Angeles. In July, Ayton and the Ayton Family Foundation reopened the Cedar Spring Community Center in St. Elizabeth Parish (his mother’s hometown), turning it into a hub for education, health, and recreation. After Hurricane Melissa, he committed $100,000 toward relief and activated the same center as an emergency shelter and aid distribution hub. This is what “impact” looks like when it’s not just a check—it's infrastructure, a safe place, and immediate help when disaster hits. #NBA #Lakers #DeandreAyton #NBACares #CommunityAssistAward #Jamaica #NBADiscussion

Deandre Ayton got emotional receiving the Community Assist Award
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