When Rex Chapman became the Charlotte Hornets’ very first draft pick in 1988, he was more than a sharpshooter—he was a symbol of a franchise’s beginning.
Former NBA player Rex Chapman had an epiphany against the Chicago Bulls in 1996. He was playing for the Miami Heat at the time. The Michael Jordan-led Bulls were in the middle of their historic 72-10 season.
Bright Side Night was a success yet again. Dave King would be very proud of the legacy he left behind. First off, on behalf of Bright Side, we’d like to thank the Phoenix Suns for making this great event possible.
Michael Jordan, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in history, was known for his excellence on both ends of the court. However, even Jordan had his challenges on the defensive end.
Gilbert Arenas responded to Rex Chapman's recent comments about the declining role of white American basketball players. Arenas agreed with most of Chapman's comments and added that white American players are dissuaded by their parents to play basketball, and are being coddled, unlike players in Europe.
Rex Chapman's recent appearance on 'Vlad TV' provided a fascinating glimpse into his experiences with two basketball legends: Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry.
Rex Chapman's recent comments shed light on a significant trend in the NBA: the absence of white American players from All-NBA team selections over the past decade.
Rex Chapman might now be known as a social media influencer, a label he laughs off. Back from his 12-year NBA career, Phoenix Suns fans probably best remember him for that game-tying fadeaway three-pointer against the Seattle Supersonics in the 1997 playoffs.
We were honored to have the 12-year veteran take some questions from our community. I begin by expressing my gratitude to the Bright Side community. The selflessness that you displayed coupled with the willingness to support the Bright Side Night cause was amazing.
Back in the day, there was one cardinal rule nobody dared to break in the NBA: don’t talk smack to Michael Jordan. The six-time NBA champion was known for his ruthless competitiveness and would often use any slight or trash talk to fuel his fire to dominate on the court.