Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin dons a hoodie on most game days that reads, "Well, I'm not Michael Jordan," an ode to an inside joke he shared with former teammate Devante Smith-Pelly. But when it comes down to it,

Payton, the only NFL coach sponsored by Michael Jordan 's clothing brand, loves to show off his snazzy kicks on the sideline of Broncos games and practices, and his players take notice. It appears that Payton may have now helped reward one of his best players with a Jordan deal of their own.

Powell officially announced that he signed with Jordan on April 3, 2025. He teased the partnership for months leading up to the official announcement, first donning the Jumpman logo stickers on his snowboards during the X Games, then eventually rocking a chain with the same logo at the Red Bull Heavy Metal contest in Boston.

LeBron James admitted that Michael Jordan was his biggest basketball inspiration and believes that his style of play would have complemented Jordan on the court.

Michael Jordan had full confidence in a young Jamal Crawford, often telling to be aggressive in their summer runs.

There are figures in the annals of sport who transcend the parameters of greatness to become something more—symbols, ideals, metaphors for human potential. In boxing, that symbol is not Ali, Tyson, or Mayweather.

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Cedric Ceballos agrees that there is a connection between modern NBA training and the recent spike in injuries. The league saw an unprecedented number of players suffering serious injuries, including three in the playoffs.