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Jaren Jackson Jr. on the NBA’s Best Rappers, His Incredible Defense, and the Grizzlies Surge
From his home recording studio, the NBA unicorn shares some of his hip-hop tracks and explains why the Memphis Grizzlies, led by superstar point guard Ja Morant, are suddenly one of the best teams in the league.
Charles Oakley On Six of His Most Sizzling Beefs
The “last enforcer” talks about his new memoir, his time with the Knicks and Bulls, and his run-ins with everyone from Judge Mathis to Charles Barkley.
What Michael Jordan Taught Me About Manhood—and How Stephen Curry Changed My Mind
The novelist Sean Thor Conroe was 11 years old when his parents split, and as a young hooper he naturally looked to Jordan as a father figure. Then came Iverson, and Kobe. But it was the arrival of a totally new kind of star who inspired the greatest shift yet in his approach to manhood.
Skip Bayless: Why I Was Wrong About Allen Iverson
When he first came into the league, I judged him for his selfishness and swagger. It’s taken me a quarter century to appreciate what I missed: his genius and compassion.
The Greatest Living Antiheroes in Sports
From Iverson and Kyrgios to Vick and Zidane, we present the greatest male renegades, rebels, and mavericks in global sports.
The Second Coming of Stephen Curry
The unstoppable guard helmed one of the best offensive teams in NBA history. Two years after that dynasty fell apart, he’s willing the Warriors toward another championship run—and underlining his claim as one of the game’s all-time greats.
The Real-Life Diet of Klay Thompson, Who Knows Not to Bring Burgers on His Boat
The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter talked to GQ about his long road back from injuries, the power of jumping into cold water, and how to eat when you're suddenly not burning calories with basketball.
Dwight Howard on LeBron’s Pistons Scuffle and Sympathy for Ben Simmons
The veteran Lakers center is ignoring the haters and literally stopping to smell the roses.
Kyle Kuzma’s Giant Pink Sweater Is Actually Good
In defense of a much-maligned piece of NBA tunnel style.
LeBron James Caught an Opposing Player in the Eye Last Night, and Mayhem Ensued
We almost saw a brawl reminiscent of Malice at the Palace.
Dennis Rodman, Bad Boy for Life
He’s had a Hall of Fame career in the NBA, where he pushed buttons and fashioned himself into a gender-exploding rock star. And now, Dennis Rodman is ready to talk about his career, his time in North Korea, and who he really is underneath the dyed hair and tattoos.
Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Chose the Path of Most Resistance
His fairy-tale rise made him a sensation. But now, after turning the once-dismal Bucks into champions, he’s becoming something more like a legend. Inside the whirlwind next chapter for the NBA’s most dazzling global star—who’s deciding what he intends to conquer next.
What Kyrie Irving Has in Common with the Velvet Underground (and More Takes from the Lords of Basketball Podcasting)
A night out with Cookies co-hosts Andrew Kuo and Ben Detrick to talk about the NBA and their new book, The Joy of Basketball.
5 of the Coolest NBA x GQ Covers of All Time
As selected by the guy who literally wrote a book on the subject.
The Gatekeeper of Miami Heat Culture
Udonis Haslem looks back on 19 years in the NBA.
Devin Booker Likes New 'Vettes and Old Boats
The Suns gunner talks about helping unveil the new Corvette Z06 and building his own car collection, which is heavy on throwback American metal.
LaMelo Ball Matched His Trenchcoat to His Lamborghini
Just call it…LaMelo Yellow.
The Real-Life Diet of Jimmy Butler, Who Eats Simply and Drinks Wine With Mark Wahlberg
The Miami Heat forward caught up with GQ about avocados, his new coffee venture, and exploring the world through food.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Breakout Is Right on Schedule
Riding shotgun with the Oklahoma City Thunder star as he takes in his first fashion week.
James Harden on Tunnel Fits, Shopping in Paris With Lil Baby, and His New Saks Role
Saks’ newest board member talks about dressing with confidence.
Generation LaMelo
To everyone's surprise except his own, LaMelo Ball is the best young player in the NBA—and the avatar of its future.
Frank Jackson Is the Most Stylish NBA Player You've Never Heard Of
Here's what you can learn from the Pistons guard and under-the-radar fit god.
Candace Parker on Shaq, NBA 2k, Her New Podcast, and the “Bullshit” Politics of Team USA
The basketball legend has a lot going on, on and off the court.
Dwayne Johnson Wears the Ultimate Action-Hero Watch
Do you see what the Rock is rocking?
The Coolest and Craziest Looks from the 2021 NBA Draft
The draft suit has gone fully turbo.
How Jalen Green Conquered the Pressure of Teenage Celebrity
The 19-year-old guard with incredible hops will be a high pick in this year's NBA draft, but he's been dealing with the spotlight for years already.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Got a New Watch to Go With His Finals MVP Trophy
The newly crowned champion can’t stop racking up new hardware.
The Fans Are What Make This Bucks Title Special
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 50 points in a close-out game confirmed him as an all-time great, but the celebrations of Milwaukee’s long-suffering follwers reminded us that sports isn’t the same without fans.
There Are No Legacies On the Line In These NBA Finals, and That’s a Good Thing
Only one of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul can come away with a title, but for once the media narrative doesn’t revolve around the stigma of ringlessness.
Thank God Americans Don’t Care Too Much About Their National Sports Teams
England’s self-immolation after a wrenching Euro 2020 soccer loss is a reminder that you can take sports too seriously.