Basketball Stories – Untold Tales, Legends & Human Moments | OpenCourt
As the Indiana Pacers fight for their first-ever NBA championship, a familiar figure watches courtside, eyes fixed, heart pounding. It’s not just another fan—it’s Nancy Leonard, 93 years old, widow …
Austin Ainge’s rise in the basketball world has been undeniably shaped by his father, Danny Ainge, a former NBA player and longtime executive. While Austin has built an impressive résumé, …
Today is NBA legend, Tracy McGrady’s birthday. That’s why we’re throwing it back to this gem of a story. As most of you know, McGrady left the Toronto Raptors in …
On October 6, 1993, Michael Jordan announced his retirement from basketball, due to a loss of desire to play the game, and the death of his father. The sudden retirement of the …
Quadruple-doubles are among the rarest achievements in the NBA. The league has officially recognized only 4 quadruple doubles. Nate Thurmond, Hakeem Olajuwon, Alvin Robertson and David Robinson are the only …
In honor of Stephen Jackson’s birthday today, we have to throw it back to one of the craziest stories ever. Jackson had a great career. He played in the NBA …
Last night, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made a touching decision that transcended basketball. Finch started veteran forward Joe Ingles in the Timberwolves’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans, …
In 2020, after 17 seasons in the NBA, Kyle Korver called it quits on his active playing career . During his heyday, Korver was one of the greatest three-point shooters …
Caron Butler, who celebrates his 45th birthday this past week, was once a marquee name in the NBA and a jack of all trades—he could score, rebound, and was an …
The basketball world is mourning the loss of Junior Bridgeman, a Milwaukee Bucks legend and successful entrepreneur, who passed away at the age of 71. Bridgeman was an NBA player …
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