Nothing exemplifies the volcanic nature of the ‘80s NBA than watching Larry Bird and Julius Erving hammer each other with punches right there in the middle of the hardcourt. Sure, there are always two ...

Charles Barkley had an up-close view of the infamous brawl between Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird and Philadelphia 76ers veteran star Julius Erving back in November 1984. In fact, Barkley’s view was ...

Charles Barkley is known as the lovable “Inside the NBA” co-host of Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith in this day and age, but many fans don’t realize he was once one of the most ...

Charles Barkley was often known for getting into physical skirmishes on the court during his playing days. There was one time, however, he played the role of referee and peacemaker. He helped break up ...

They might not have known it before tipoff, but the Boston Celtics were about to make history with the Philadelphia 76ers that fateful night. It would be the scene for one of the most famous fights in ...

When former players talk about the disparity in physicality between the past and today’s brand of basketball, it isn’t an exaggeration. For instance, Charles Barkley found himself in one of the most ...

Michael Jordan has always credited Julius Erving as a trailblazer. A man whose gravity-defying finishes and graceful flight introduced artistry to basketball that the Chicago Bulls legend would later ...

Larry Bird once summed up NBA legends with razor-sharp one-liners—calling Michael Jordan “the best I played against,” Magic ...