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Reggie Miller Showcases Maturity in Response to Stephen Jackson

Over 20 years later, Indiana Pacers fans remember the agony of the Malice at the Palace debacle. The all-out brawl, which bled into the stands, cost a title-contending Pacers team a chance at the 2005 NBA championship.

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Stern spoke out against instant replay in 1991: 'We believe the referees, like the players, are human beings'

When the NBA gathered in Charlotte, N.C., for the annual All-Star Game in February 1991, there was more on the agenda than just watching the best NBA players compete against each other.

San Antonio Spurs News / Basketball Network / December 21

When Tim Duncan offered his teammate $100 to kiss David Stern: 'I swear he and grandma have the same skin'

Tim Duncan is known in the NBA for his reserved and shy demeanor on the court. However, many of his San Antonio Spurs teammates have had the unique privilege of witnessing his hidden and entertaining side.

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 11

Stephon Marbury on being part of the 2004 Olympic team: 'I heard David Stern say this was good for basketball when we lost'

The 2004 Athens Olympics is the darkest chapter of USA Basketball. It marked the first and only time that an NBA-led U.S. men's basketball team did not win the gold medal in the Summer Games.

Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 10

Metta Sandiford-Artest: Michael Jordan Was The Only Player Who Called Me After Malice At The Palace

Last month marked 20 years since the 'Malice at the Palace' incident, where Metta Sandiford-Artest was coaxed into inciting a brawl with fans and the opposing team in Detroit.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 9

13 Years Ago Today, Chris Paul's Blockbuster Trade To Lakers Was Vetoed By David Stern

On December 9, 2011, the Los Angeles Lakers found out that their recent blockbuster trade to land Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets had been vetoed by NBA Commissioner David Stern, who was acting on behalf of the Governors in vetoing the trade after the Hornets franchise came under league control prior to a change in ownership.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 25

'Whoever did that needs to be fired' - Shaquille O'Neal criticized David Stern attempt to change the NBA's balls

The NBA has a history of experimenting to improve the game, whether through introducing the In-Season Tournament or expanding playoff opportunities by allowing 10 teams per conference to vie for a spot.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 23

Scottie Pippen revealed that refs used to ask him for MJ's shoes

Scottie Pippen revealed that referees used to ask him for MJ's shoes: 'They weren't asking for Joe Dumars' shoes'

Nike's Air Jordan sneaker was so popular that everybody wanted to have one.

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The 'Highest-paid NBA players from 1997-98' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19

After The Last Shot, Part 2: The History of the NBRPA

Dave Bing was drafted second overall by the Detroit Pistons in 1966, signing an annual contract worth $15,000. Already a husband and father of two daughters at the time, Bing was unsatisfied with the salary and chose to work at a local bank during the offseason.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / September 6

A 1994 NBA Playoff Brawl Once Left An Assistant Coach With Broken Arm

Former Miami Heat forward Grant Long is among the NBA's all-time nice guys. He was never in any altercations on the court ... until April 30, 1994. The Heat and Atlanta Hawks were involved in a bench-clearing fight in Game 2 in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / September 6

Longtime NBA Columnist Once Scolded Media During Michael Jordan Gambling Saga

Longtime NBA columnist Peter Vecsey never feared going after any player during the 1980s and 1990s. In 1993, he had every chance to pile on Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan when another gambling story surfaced during the Eastern Conference finals.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 8

Four-Time NBA Champion Once Claimed David Stern Pushed Michael Jordan Agenda

Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan has no shortage of doubters to his legacy. Many have questioned his impact on the NBA, with some saying it was exaggerated.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / April 23, 2024

Michael Jordan Made Fun Of Jerry Krause’s Height Before Bulls Got 5th Ring From David Stern: ‘You Wanna Do Some Layups With Us? They Gotta Lower The Rim’

“The Last Dance” docuseries documented just how much NBA legend Michael Jordan hated Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause. Jordan didn’t have a good relationship with Krause and never shied away from publicly mocking him.