MJ on why he wore 45 coming out of his first retirement: "I didn't want to go to 23 because I knew my father wasn't there to watch me, and I felt it was a new beginning. And 45 was my first number when I played in high school."

37 years ago Michael Jordan hits the iconic series ending game winner over Craig Ehlo

MPJ admits to checking out after not being selected as an All-Star I regret that once I didnt make that game I let my foot off the gas I wasnt in the weight room as much I wasnt preparing as much MPJ shot just 256 from 3 after the All-Star reserves were announced

First Take Stephen A Smith on Lebrons legacy - LeBron will go out there and beat you MJ will snatch your heart I'm telling the world you'll never convince me that LeBron is the GOAT over Michael Jordan

Mike Breen reflects with MSG team before getting in Finals mode We've broadcasted a lot of bad basketball for Clyde to say this team reminds him of his he doesn't say that very often For him to say that Jalen reminds him of the leadership of Willis he doesn't say that about anybody

Chris Paul says he didn't join the Heat Big 3 because D-Wade didn't want to give up 3 You was older you couldve wore 33what we going to do CP6 Nah that aint it D-Wade wants to sacrifice everything else but he aint wanna sacrifice a damn number

Bleacher Report 2026 NBA Draft prospects talk about their first LeBron James memory