No matter how many great dunkers have been throughout the league's history, like Vince Carter or Dominique Wilkins, Dr. J ...

Coward was the mystery man in the draft, flying all the way up to the No. 11 pick after a tremendous combine showing. That is ...

Inversely to Richardson, Kobe's all-around legacy as an all-time great has perhaps overshadowed his abilities as a dunker. He's one of the best scorers and most accomplished players in league history, ...

In the NBA, size matters. Is it any wonder that six of the last seven NBA MVP winners are either forwards or centers? Having a good frontcourt has become more important in recent years, and some of ...

Small ball has been the name of the game in the NBA in recent years. Ball dominant guards have taken over the league, and a crafty backcourt has the ability to take control of any game. Having guards ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put together one of the all-time great individual seasons for an NBA star in the 2024-25 season when he became the first player to win the league's scoring title, MVP, Finals ...

We released the HoopsHype79 list, our ranking of the 79 greatest NBA players of all time, which was met with the usual applause and scorn that any ranking of this nature typically receives, especially ...

See some of the craziest dunks ever by pro dunker Jordan Kilganon, including his 720 punch, reverse 540 scorpion, 360 lost and found, and more! FBI investigates hunting stand with sight line to ...

(Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Garrett W. Ellwood / Getty Images) Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and performance ...

Former NBA guard Nate Robinson has been out of the league for 10 years, but he still has one of the most inspiring stories in basketball history. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder is one of the few players of ...

Allen Iverson is one of the most influential players to ever grace the hardwood, leaving his mark both at Georgetown and throughout his illustrious 14-year NBA career. But when asked to name his top ...