Jordan wasn’t vocal about social justice like today’s N.B.A. stars, but his secret brand of activism is a key reason they have the spotlight now, our columnist writes.
Category: James, LeBron
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The NBA Was Redesigned for Drama, and It’s Working
The last day of the regular season saw flashes of brilliance from the best teams, punches thrown and disappointing defeats.
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LeBron James Fans Around the World Came to See Him Break The Scoring Record
The New York Times – Sports:Fans of James, the N.B.A.’s biggest star, came from all over the world to see his record-breaking performance Tuesday. “I’m not going to regret the money that was spent. I would have regretted missing it,” one said.
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Tom Brady Continues a Long History of Athletes in Sports Movies
The New York Times – Sports:With Tom Brady appearing in the comedy “80 for Brady,” a look at other sports figures who have made their way to the big screen.
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LeBron James Breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA Scoring Record
The New York Times – Sports:James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, scored the record-breaking 38,388th point that had eluded generations of superstars.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is Greater Than Any Basketball Record
The New York Times – Sports:His N.B.A. career scoring record has been broken, but his legacy of activism and his expansion of Black athlete identity endure.
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A Columnist and Basketball’s ‘Chosen One’
The New York Times – Sports:As LeBron James approaches the N.B.A.’s career scoring record, the former Times reporter Harvey Araton has been thinking about the way reporters have covered him.
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Like a Record, LeBron James’s Age Is Just a Number
The New York Times – Sports:Still among the best players in the N.B.A. at 38, James is now 36 points away from the league’s career scoring record. He could break it at home on Tuesday.
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Like a Record, LeBron James’s Age Is Just a Number
The New York Times – Sports:Still among the best players in the N.B.A. at 38, James is now 36 points away from the league’s career scoring record. He could break it at home on Tuesday.
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Amateurs Flocked to Pickleball. But Will They Watch the Pros?
The New York Times – Sports:Pickleball had no problem attracting millions of amateur players. Now, as the sport looks to grow at the professional level, it must convince spectators that the game is as fun to watch as it is to play.