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Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Jordan Brand Causes Stir with Iconic Sneaker Release

Jordan Brand Causes Stir with Iconic Sneaker Release

25 years ago, Michael Jordan’s basketball popularity launched into the stratosphere when he faced off against Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks in what many still consider to be the greatest dunk contest of... Read »

Monday, Jan 7, 2013 at 12:53 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Jerry Reinsdorf Named Basketball Hall of Fame Candidate

Jerry Reinsdorf Named Basketball Hall of Fame Candidate

Reinsdorf is being nominated as a “Contributor” to the game of basketball. Read »

Friday, Nov 23, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Blake Griffin Recreates Jordan's 'Jumpman' Logo

Blake Griffin Recreates Jordan's 'Jumpman' Logo

On Wednesday night before the Clippers faced off against the Heat, Griffin paid homage to the former Chicago Bulls superstar Read »

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Barkley Thinks LeBron Can Surpass Jordan

Barkley Thinks LeBron Can Surpass Jordan

The opinionated and outspoken Charles Barkley has once again said that James could someday surpass Jordan and be better than "His Airness." Read »

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Phil Jackson Echoes Barkley's Jordan Comments

Phil Jackson Echoes Barkley's Jordan Comments

Count legendary head coach Phil Jackson among those who think that Miami Heat star LeBron James can surpass Michael Jordan for the title of greatest ever. Read »

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at 9:52 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Barkley Thinks LeBron Can Surpass Jordan

Barkley Thinks LeBron Can Surpass Jordan

The opinionated and outspoken Charles Barkley has once again said that James could someday surpass Jordan and be better than "His Airness." Read »

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:39 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Why Michael Jordan is No Derrick Rose

Why Michael Jordan is No Derrick Rose

After being the face of Chicago basketball since 1984 and leading the Bulls to 6 NBA Championships, once Michael Jordan left the city for good in 1998, he slowly and gradually began the process of severing ties... Read »

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:33 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Midday Stampede: Game-Time Decision For Rose

Midday Stampede: Game-Time Decision For Rose

Derrick Rose participated fully in today's shootaround at the Berto Center this morning and the outlook for him playing tonight against the Miami Heat looks good. Read »

About Outside Shot
NBC Chicago's Bulls blog tracks the new era of the NBA team known for its storied history of MVPs, three-peats and of course, a dynasty ruled by Michael Jordan. Can the Bulls rise to championship status once again? It's an outside shot for now, but fans aren't giving up the fight.
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Bryan Crawford Bryan Crawford was born and raised in Englewood on Chicago's South Side. His grasp of of the game came from playing all over the city and suburbs as a kid and watching Michael Jordan perform with the Bulls. He has written for SLAM Magazine, SLAMonline, RedEye, The Sports Fan Journal and is a weekly guest radio host on the Jarrett Payton Show. Follow him on Twitter: @_BryanCrawford
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