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WILT CHAMBERLAIN  

Why Lebron James and not Kobe Bryant is the heir apparent to Michael Jordan in the NBA.

If you ever thought that Kobe Bryant was better Michael Jordan, I'm going to tell you why is isn't.

Lebron James and Kobe Bryant are in a fierce battle for the title, this generation's Michael Jordan

The year 1997 marked the beginning of a two-year NBA Finals matchup between the Utah Jazz (with Karl Malone and John Stockton) and the Chicago Bulls (Michael Jordan). The Bulls won, and the Nike Air Jordan XII was another sign of the times.

In the 1997-1998 season, the Chicago Bulls did what no other team had in the NBA's history: It successfully competed for and won a second successive string of three championships, making Michael Jordan and the Bulls the first organization to win two "three-peat" titles.

A look at LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

Even though Kobe Bryant is still a bit young, he has been proving to everyone else that he is simply unstoppable, a lot like Michael Jordan. Does Kobe have the potential to be better than Jordan or is he already?

Ever wonder who was the better scorer over the first 300 games? Was it Michael Jordan, or LeBron James? Find out the answer to that and many more questions right here...

Both Jordan and James are multitalented players, but will Lebron James ever reach the promised land like Jordan. This analysis compares the two talented athletes.

Who is league MVP Lebron or Kobe?

The Nu'Retro 2 takes direct cues from its predecessor. From the cup sole, high-top cut, stitched bordering and even the original Air Jordan wings logo, the Retro 2 is trim and sleek in a truly credible way.

Breaking down the NBA's most clutch players and picking who I'd want to take the last shot.

Breaking down the two young stars.

With Michael already a star and right on the cusp of becoming an NBA champion, 1990 became the Air Jordan V became the shoe's appointed time to make its debut. With its inspiration being based on the Air Force's F-16 fighter jet, the Air Jordan V was destined for flight.

The Air Jordan XX became the canvas for all of Michael Jordan's achievements from the past, displaying the technology of the present and giving admirers a glimpse into the future.

Known for its cutting-edge design, its cultural cues in appearance, and the man for its named, the Air Jordan has survived the test of times since its initial release in 1985.

Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali are the top two candidates for the throne but I give a slight edge to Michael because he had to prove himself night in and night out. It was a tough decision, however, and is always open for debate.

Few people would argue against calling Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player. Not as many people know about all the time and money has has given to various causes to help people.

For the fourth time in as many games, Kobe Bryant has scored at least 50 points. In the history of the NBA, only one player - Wilt Chamberlain during the 1961-1962 season, has managed a longer streak. During that year, Chamberlain scored 50+ in seven straight games.

For over 20 years, the Air Jordan line of basketball shoes has withstood the test of time and are known as some of the highest quality and most popular basketball shoes available on the market. A in-depth look at the newest version.

This article is about Lebron James and his remarkable accomplishments making him the best current athlete in sports and argues that he truly is better than Jordan and the next big thing in basketball and beyond.

Many people have heard of LeBron James or maybe even seen him play once or twice, but a lot of people do not know much else about the basketball player that many are calling "The Next Michael Jordan."

With Italian leather, the smooth use of silver accents, and a Prada-esque profile and toe box, the XVII is able to be used not only on the hardwood court, but even on the street as a part of a casual, semi-dressy outfit.

Basketball phenom LeBron James builds a house fit for a king

Many people remember NBA legend Michael Jordan's comeback being based on the second 1995-1998 stint with his Chicago Bulls. For sneaker lovers and Jordan aficionados, they remember his grand entrance in the 1995 playoffs against the Orlando Magic - in those shoes.

As Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 60 points Thursday night, he became only the fourth player in NBA history to have three 50+ point games in a row.

Kobe Bryant, shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, scored more points in back-to-back games than any player in recent memory. He scored 65 against the Trailblazers and 50 more Sunday night against the Timberwolves for an astonishing 115-point 2-game total.

Many fans of the National Basketball Association, NBA, often wonder when we will see the next Michael Jordan come along. Or perhaps, will there ever be another Jordan?

More then a basketball player...

Nike has been able to make its technologies notably identifiable to the public. Much of the talk revolves around the use of its premium Air patent, Zoom Air.

The Nike Air Presto was a running shoe with a mostly one-piece upper made entirely of Lycra spandex. For support, thermoplastic eyelet supports cradled the foot while sitting on top of an extremely light Phylon foam midsole housing a heel-Air sole.

One of the flagship shoes from Nike's Michael Jordan-directed Jordan Brand in 1998, the Trunner is a hybrid shoe that sought to be suitable as a "trainer" and as a "runner" in the same package, hence the name.

If you are an avid hoops fan and want to support amateur players, why not check out college basketball in Chicago? You'll find that these cheap tickets also make for good times.

The accuracy of jump shot shooters in the NBA is not as good as that of former players from previous decades.

The Nike Dunk is considered the younger brother of the AF I, as both sneakers were created as premium basketball shoes within the first decade of Nike's emergence in the shoe industry.

The small forward is more of a chameleon type position, as it can be filled by a player who is close to a 7 footer to someone who is only 6'3" or so.

An article on Michael Jordan, the greatest athlete ever. Read about his awards, accomplishments, and career highlights.

Kobe Bryant is perhaps the most criticized figure in sports today. Anything that Kobe says or does gets over-analyzed by television sportscasters, journalists, and fans across the country.

Bryant averaged 28.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, and 5.4 apg, and these numbers are superb, but the fact that Bryant changed his game around by including his teammates more makes this an easy decision.

James would go 6-24 in the second game of the series, which would equal a horrid 8-42 shooting from the field. LeBron can only hope that he left his star-studded shooting in Cleveland when they return.

Kobe Bryant, second in the NBA in scoring at 29.2 points per game, found out on Wednesday that he had received a one-game suspension - his second this season - stemming from a play in Tuesday night's double-overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kobe Bryant is one of the most exciting athletes in the world, but, ultimately, he is not a great basketball player.

Lebron James certainly has a way of making an ordinary game into one to remember. Wednesday night in Portland reminded everyone of that, especially one fan that was seated courtside.

I was not all that surprised by the fact that Lebron James was not named to the "All NBA 1st team" especially when I saw that Dirk Nowitski and Tim Duncan were selected ahead of him. On paper anyhow, I think voters probably got this right, here's why.

Juanita Jordan will be singing, "We're in the money," after the divorce proceedings from famous athlete Michael Jordan.

Amid the neverending barrage of newspaper headlines, magazine copy and barbershop talk, you think you know everything there is to know about superstar guard Kobe Bryant, but you have no idea.

With the 2006-2007 NBA All-Star Weekend almost upon us, we mark this halfway juncture in the professional basketball season with a look at one of the league's top candidates for MVP: Kobe Bryant.