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  • May 2008
    • Spike Lee Plans Jordan Documentary

      Spike Lee Plans Jordan Documentary

      You might remember Spike Lee's classic "Is it the shoes?" ads for Nike. But the director told a Cannes crowd he'll team up with Michael Jordan again for a different purpose: a documentary on the basketball legend, reports Variety . The NBA will finance the flick, which will feature unreleased footage from Jordan's last two pro seasons. More »

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      basketball   NBA   film   documentary   Cannes Film Festival   Michael Jordan   Spike Lee

  • March 2008
  • January 2008
    • Air Jordan Turns 23

      Air Jordan Turns 23

      Basketball's most iconic shoe turns 23 this year, a number any sports lover worth his Air Jordans knows means a little something extra—and Nike isn't missing the significance, the Chicago Tribune reports. Neither Nike nor Jordan—who wore No. 23—will squelch rumors that this is the final incarnation of the shoe, which debuted in 1985 and was initially banned by the NBA for violating design rules; Nike picked up Jordan's $5,000 per-game fine. More »

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      basketball   NBA   sports memorabilia   shoes   Michael Jordan

  • November 2007
    • Celebs Who Carry a Big Stick

      Celebs Who Carry a Big Stick

      Oprah is not just the queen of daytime talk shows. With her wide-ranging cultural, political and philanthropic interests, she's also the most influential celebrity in a new poll from E-Poll Market Research, Forbes reports. The top celeb honchos: Oprah Winfrey Bono Michael Jordan More »

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      list   celebrity   Oprah Winfrey   Angelina Jolie   Paul McCartney   Jon Stewart   Michael Jordan   Bono

  • July 2007
    • MJ's Other Legacy on the Line

      MJ's Other Legacy on the Line

      With the league's lowest salary and a depleted front office, the Bobcats' Michael Jordan has made bold moves this summer, all part of an effort to revive an executive career marked by missteps and rivals' schadenfreude. Charlotte shook off its reputation for stocking up on young, low-earning players to take on a proven scorer and marquee player in Jason Richardson. More »

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      basketball   NBA   Charlotte Bobcats   Jason Richardson   Michael Jordan

  • June 2007
    • The New Breed of Subtle Superstar

      The New Breed of Subtle Superstar

      LeBron James, the Cavaliers' mediagenic leader and swingman, lived up to all the hype he's generated in leading Cleveland to the NBA finals for the first time in their 37 years. But  it has become clear that he is a different breed than scorers like Michael Jordan or his would-be clones. James' more subtle focus is on becoming the ultimate team component. More »

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      basketball   NBA   LeBron James   Cleveland Cavaliers   Daniel Gibson   Michael Jordan

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