Julian Eschenbach

6 days ago | basketballnetwork.net | Julian Eschenbach

Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point night on March 2, 1962 — forever etched in NBA history — has been endlessly discussed. There are stories about what happened before tipoff — Wilt reportedly played pinball and shot clay pigeons at the Hershey Arena arcade — and what may have triggered his outburst on the court: a prior mocking attempt by the New York Knicks players. But what often gets lost in all the basketball folklore is what happened after the final buzzer.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Julian Eschenbach

The NBA's most talented players who died before fulfilling their potential originally appeared on Basketball Network. In NBA history, there are many "what if" stories about talented players who couldn't reach their full potential for various reasons. Among the most heartbreaking cases are those who, despite their incredible skills on the court, passed away before or during their prime. Here's a look at some of the most gifted basketball players who tragically faced this fate.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Julian Eschenbach

"My fans want to see me play and they have the right" - When Allen Iverson shut down critics who said he didn't deserve his final All-Star nod originally appeared on Basketball Network. Allen Iverson, in the twilight of his storied career, earned a 2010 All-Star nod that instantly split opinion. AdvertisementTo critics, it felt like a hollow gesture — his performance no longer justified the spot. But the fans had spoken with their votes, showing they still valued his legacy.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Julian Eschenbach

Phil Jackson said that him wearing different championship rings sparked the Lakers' 2009 title run: "That was the charm, that was it" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Athletes often rely on rituals and routines, and many head coaches do too. Phil Jackson, an all-time basketball great, is a prime example. AdvertisementFor him, like many others, rituals provided stability and focus in the fast-paced NBA.

1 week ago | basketballnetwork.net | Julian Eschenbach

Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan's relationship has long been tumultuous. In recent years, both have taken public shots at each other, adding layers to a feud that's hard to ignore. But it wasn't always this fractured. For instance, in 2010, the tone was strikingly different. Back then, Jordan inducted Pippen into the Hall of Fame, and the latter welcomed the honor wholeheartedly. Pip officially stepped away in 2008, four years removed from his last NBA game.