Joshua Rogers

1 week ago | talksport.com | Joshua Rogers

The Chicago Bulls could have been even more dominant. Before LeBron James' Miami Heat 'Big Three' and Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors 'Big Four', Michael Jordan almost formed The Association's first real Avengers-esque squad. The year was 1990 and the Boston Celtics were reportedly looking towards the future.

2 weeks ago | talksport.com | Joshua Rogers

$1 million is pocket change to Shaquille O'Neal. The Big Aristotle is one of the richest players in NBA history with an estimated net worth of $500m -- which is still significantly less than one forgotten Pistons star. Nevertheless, Shaq Diesel is known to flaunt his exorbitant wealth, routinely making eye-popping bets with co-analyst Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA.

2 weeks ago | talksport.com | Joshua Rogers

James Harden is famous for his deadly step-back jumper, impressive three-point shooting, and signature facial fuzz. The Los Angeles Clippers star is known around the NBA as 'The Beard' and has rocked his patented look for as long as people can remember. But once upon a time the former NBA MVP was a baby-faced boy looking to make it in the pros. Before he became an NBA superstar, Harden was an up and coming basketball player at Artesia High School in Lakewood, California.

2 weeks ago | talksport.com | Joshua Rogers

Vinnie Johnson achieved a lot as an NBA player. Nicknamed 'the Microwave' for his ability to score quickly off the bench, Johnson was a member of the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons in the late '80s and early '90s that won back-to-back NBA titles. The former guard was selected with the 7th overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft after a collegiate career at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, and Baylor. He was drafted by the Seattle Supersonics and two years later was a member of the Pistons.

2 weeks ago | talksport.com | Joshua Rogers

Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Dikembe Mutombo and Alonzo Mourning defined the '90s era of big man basketball. But for legendary center Shaquille O'Neal, one giant stood out among the rest as his all-time favorite player. Patrick Ewing. The former No. 1 overall pick was the face of the New York Knicks throughout the '80s and '90s and is one of the greatest players in franchise history.