in 2000, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce was stabbed eleven times in the "Bazz Club" in Boston. Pierce still played in all 82 games with the Celtics for the 2000-01 season, but his life was changed forever (because he got stabbed a bunch).

Paul Pierce Got Stabbed 11 Times

James Worthy got three rings and at least two escorts while he was in the nba. In 1990, "Big Game James" was arrested at 2pm on two counts of solicitation of prostitution and was jailed.  He missed the first quarter of his game against the Rockets that night but came back in the second because he is an absolute legend.

James Worthy gets caught with two escorts at 2pm on a game day, still plays

In 2003, the Baylor University men’s basketball team suffered a tragic loss when Patrick Dennehy was murdered by his teammate and best friend Carlton Dotson. Days before the murder Patrick and Carlton both bought guns, fearing for their lives. How did only one of them end up dead?

the murder of Patrick Dennehy

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin had one night stand with then-University of Michigan junior Glen Rice in 1987. The two met in Alaska while Glen was playing in a tournament that Sarah was reporting at.

Sarah Palin And Glen Rice's Secret Love Affair

When Michael Jordan came out of retirement in 1995, he wore No. 45 rather than his usual 23. But do you know about the time MJ was forced to wear No. 12?

that one time Michael Jordan wore No. 12

It’s no surprise that professional athletes enjoy a gentleman’s club from time to time. The Gold Club is the story of how far one club would go to be the go to destination for athletes. We dive into what did (allegedly) and didn’t (allegedly) happen at The Gold Club.

the gold club

Joshua Primo was released by the Spurs for showing his penis 9 times to San Antonio sports psychologist Dr. Hillary Cauthen.

Joshua Primo can't stop showing his penis

The Lakers' marquee rookie D'Angelo Russell filmed Nick Young admitting that he cheated on his famous fiancée Iggy Azalea, except without Swaggy P's consent. Now, Russell's teammates won't even eat lunch with him.

D'Angelo Russell filmed Nick Young admitting he cheated on Iggy Azalea

In 2009, Dominick's grocery chain took out an ad in Sports Illustrated congratulating Michael Jordan on his introduction into the Hall of Fame, offering $2 off select steaks in honor of the 6 time NBA champion. Nearly six years later, Dominick's and MJ settled a 8.9 million dollar lawsuit over the ad that left the grocery store bankrupt.

Michael Jordan sued a grocery store for 10 million dollars

no real plan with this one, we just get into some fun stories that may or may not be true.

The Boys Gossip About Sex Related Basketball Stuff

Scottie Pippen has made some pretty questionable financial decisions over the years but spending 4.3 million dollars on a private jet that didn't work might be his biggest whoopsie yet. The six time nba champion had to spend another million on the jet just to get it to work.

Scottie Pippen once blew 4.3 million on a private jet that couldn't fly

have the Thunder been able to get an edge on visiting teams from beyond the grave? Why are so many NBA players and members of the press afraid to stay in OKC?

OKC's Haunted Hotel

LeBron James has every kind of highlight reel you could hope for. Dunks compilation, check. Top 10 craziest Lebron passes, check. Best chase down blocks from King James, check. But maybe his most unparalleled highlight reel is the times he has lied for no reason. The boys break down Lebron’s top lies.

LieBron James

Jimmy Butler led his 8 seed Heat over the 1 seed Bucks with 56 points, which raises the question: is Jimmy Butler Michael Jordan's son?

Is Jimmy Butler Michael Jordan’s Son?

in the 1992 olympics, the Lithuanian basketball team was finally able to play for their own country. There was one problem, they couldn't afford to go. Enter the Grateful Dead, who after learning about the teams effort to raise money, gave them the money and uniforms they needed.

Lithuanian olympic basketball team saved by the Grateful Dead

4 years ago we did an episode based on a rumor that Future had hooked up with Scottie Pippen's ex-wife, Larsa, because Scottie didn't sign an autograph for him as a child. Fast forward 4 years and now Larsa is engaged to the son of Scottie's long-time running mate, Michael Jordan.

Larcus

The hard partying shooting guard fit in so well with Lil Wayne that he became a “member” of Young Money and wiener cousins with Wayne.

The JR Smith Lil Wayne Bond

The most infamous brawl in NBA history, The Malice at the Palace, started as a fight between conference rivals and ended as a fight between players and fans that resulted in arrests, suspensions, and lawsuits. Part 1 or 2

The Malice at the Palace Part 1

Enes Kanter's twitter gets him in hot water with the Turkish government and detained in Romania.

Enes Kanter vs. Turkey

Perhaps the greatest conspiracy theory in NBA history, we examine Paul Pierce's infamous "wheelchair game" and try to determine if he was actually hurt or just trying to cover up that he pooped in his shorts.

Paul Poo Pierce

Before people knew who LeBron was they knew Lenny Cooke. He was the next big thing. The next great high school player. We look at what kept him from ever making an NBA roster.

Lenny Cooke’s Lost Career

16 years ago this week, Allen Iverson gave a bizarre press conference where he said the phrase "we talkin' about practice" 22 times. We talk about practice and try to figure out what made A.I. lose it.

We Talkin' About Practice

So here we are, Dennis Rodman is one of the most influential people in the process of achieving peace in Korea. He is close friends with Kim Jong Un and a two time cast member of The Celebrity Apprentice. He also Cries on TV, everything is going to plan.

North Korean Peace Negotiator Dennis Rodman

Before Deandre was a member of the Dallas Mavericks he was almost a member of the Dallas Mavericks. If it wasn’t the his Clippers teammates rushing to texas to keep him locked in a house while they played cards the could have easily lost their center.

Deandre Jordan Lost in Free Agency

In the summer of 2000, Allen Iverson released his first and only single "40 Bars" under the name “Jewelz.” NBA commissioner David Stern called the lyrics to A.I.'s single "coarse, offensive and anti-social" and demanded that Iverson either change the lyrics or stop the project. We dive into why we only got one track from a surprisingly talented NBA musician.

Allen Iverson's Unreleased Album

The NBA has had a few close calls but none closer than when Gilbert Arenas and Jarvis Crittenton drew guns on each other. What lead to this? What happened to the players after? Who provided the guns?

No Chill Gil

"What police and witnesses said happened, happened. What he did was inappropriate. I'm going to defend myself. Let there be no debate. If you bother me, I'm going to whip your ass. The guy threw ice in my face, and I slammed his ass into the window. I'm not denying that. I defended myself. He got what he deserved." - Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley Throws A Guy Through A Window

In 1997, Biggie Smalls released the song “I’ve got a Story to Tell” where he claims to have had sex with a Knicks player's girlfriend but when the Knicks player comes home early from a game, he pretends the whole thing is a robbery to cover up the affair. The story has been confirmed by former Knicks players but who was it?

Biggie Smalls talks Knicks

He had a dramatic impact on music and his community and that earned him the respect of some of the biggest names in the NBA. We remember Nipsey Hussle.

Remembering Nipsey Hussle

The draft lottery just happened and we talk about lotteries from the past and what this one will mean. Here is to hoping the NBA will call a press conference and do this year's lottery over.

Draft Lottery Junkies

Decades ago Scottie turned down a young fan's request for an autograph. That seemingly unimportant event would alter Scotties life more than he could imagine. The young fan he turned down grew up to be hyper petty rapper Future. And Future found a fan in Scottie's wife.

Future vs. Scottie Pippen vs. Scottie's Wife

Chris Gatling was an NBA all star in the 1990s but he's spent most of the 2000s in and out of jail running some of the world's worst cons.

All Star turned Con Man

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