Mens-Interest
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Whole New Ball Game
Love ’em or hate ’em, this much is fact: the ball family has bum-rushed the world of basketball with such force that they’ve become impossible to ignore. Here, lavar ball, the captain of the ship, writes about how their independent brand came together and the motivation behind the movement.
4 min |
September 2017
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No Label
The ball family’s big baller brand has taken advantage of today’s media landscape to provide Lonzo ball with an alternative to the usual major sneaker company endorsement deal. If BBB succeeds, is the next big trend going to be prospects ditching the usual shoe companies in favor of the independent route?
5 min |
September 2017
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The Marathon Continues
Chicago rookie-to-be lauri markkanen has a lot riding on his shoulders after he was drafted seventh overall, but the sweet-shooting 7-footer out of arizona is the perfect piece for the bulls as they begin to rebuild.
3 min |
September 2017
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Tomorrow 'Til Infinity
Coming off a historic playoff stretch and their second finals win in three years, the golden state warriors are just now hitting their peak. And we have a feeling they’re going to be staying at the top for a while.
9 min |
September 2017
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Ville Mentality
Blessed with a 48-inch vertical, Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith JR is the latest hyper-explosive point guard to hit the NBA. And unlike some of his counterparts, he doesn’t give a damn what the naysayers think about him.
4 min |
September 2017
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OG Mike B
Five years removed from the league, former NBA point guard Mike Bibby has made a seamless— and successful—transition into the high school coaching ranks, where he works with kids to ensure they’ll be ready for the next level.
5 min |
September 2017
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Josh Richardson
Yaron is the Heat beat writer for SLAM…We’re about to find out how mean Figman really is…Will Adam, when seeing Darren Rovell at a participatory industry event, hope that a shoe, ball, weight or something else falls on his head? Hopefully yes…Steph Curry’s horrible fourth-quarter around-the-back pass attempt to Klay Thompson would have looked awful in a SLAM run. And we play at Washed Arena…Lock #1: Chauncey Billups will be an awesome head coach…Lock #2: The increased adidas x Kanye partnership will be a MASSIVE success…
5 min |
September 2016
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For the Land
Down 3-1 to the defending champion Warriors, no one gave the Cavaliers a shot. But behind all-time great performances from LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, the Cavs made history and finally brought a Championship to the long-suffering city of Cleveland in what will go down as an epic 7-game Finals rematch.
2 min |
September 2016
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The World is His
Harlem’s MOHAMED BAMBA is a top-3 prospect in the Class of 2017, and though he’ll likely sign with a traditional powerhouse, he hasn’t ruled out Harvard. We caught up with our new high school diarist at his home court, the Kingdome, to find out what makes him so unique.
3 min |
September 2016
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The Opening Tip
I don’t know when music first became embedded in basketball, but I know for a fact the rhythm section has always been there like the clickety-clack of steel wheels for trains.
2 min |
March 2017
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Imani Boyette
Chicago Sky 6-7, C.
1 min |
March 2017
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World Runners
India’s CROSSOVER ACADEMY is providing kids with life lessons through the sport of basketball.
2 min |
November/December 2017
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Birds Flyin' High
Lifelong Lakers fan and Seattle Seahawks cornerback RICHARD SHERMAN is living the dream by working with Kobe Bryant on BODYARMOR’s latest “Obsession Is Natural” campaign.
3 min |
November/December 2017
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Young And Gettin' It
The new crop of rooks has been blessed with otherworldly talent and dope personalities. Get ready for the takeover.
4 min |
November/December 2017
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Stand Up For Your Rights
During the offseason, with the United States rife with protest and policy change, NBA players used their platforms to voice strong opinions on the state of the country. Now it looks like the League may become intertwined with political activism like never before.
8 min |
November/December 2017
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Hustle & Motivate
DEMAR DEROZAN grinded away to become one of the League’s elite scorers. With his status as the greatest player in Toronto Raptors history solidified, the 28-year-old Cali native now has only one goal on his mind: bringing the Larry O’Brien trophy to The 6.
10 min |
May/June 2018
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What Made Me
Rookie sensation DONOVAN MITCHELL’s come up has been oneof the League’s best stories this season, but ask the people around himand you’ll learn pretty quickly that this is only the beginning.
10 min |
May/June 2018
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Raise And Shine
Once considered a likely lottery pick, DEJOUNTE MURRAY slipped to 29th in the 2016 draft and spent a good amount of his rookie yearplaying in the G League. But this season it’s become clear that theSpurs want him to be their PG of the future—and he’s ready for the challenge.
6 min |
May/June 2018
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all gas, no brakes
boston celtics point guard isaih thomas became an all-star and led his team to the playoffs in ’16, but that hasn’t stopped the haters from doubting him. don’t worry, it isn’t stopping him from setting— and reaching— brand new goals.
7 min |
october/november 2016
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My Name Is My Name
Shareef O’neal Knows He Has Big—like Size 22 Big—shoes To Fill. And Yet, The Wise-beyond-his-years Ucla Commit Doesn’t Care Much, Tbh. He Just Wants To Do Him.
3 min |
July/August 2018
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Pop Out
Georgia Native Collin Sexton Brought The Fire During His One Season Playing College Ball. Now He's Taking His Hard-nosed Mentality Straight To The League.
3 min |
July/August 2018
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Call Out My Name
Point Guard Anfernee Simons Is Armed With Unwavering Confidence And A Skill Set Relatively Similar To His Namesake—both Of Which Will Be Needed As The Florida Native Heads Straight From Img Academy To The Nba Draft.
3 min |
July/August 2018
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Want It All
Often the target of intense scrutiny, KEVIN LOVE played the kind of big-time, instrumental role in the Cavaliers’ 2016 title run that won’t soon be forgotten.
8 min |
February 2017
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More Life
In less than five years, Hawks forward KENT BAZEMORE has journeyed from an undrafted afterthought to a critical starter on an Eastern Conference contender with a massive contract under his belt. This is his story.
8 min |
February 2017
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Run It Back
After taking the 2016 NCAA Championship game in thrilling fashion, coach Jay Wright and the Villanova Wildcats are trying to repeat as champs by putting last year’s success in the rearview.
8 min |
October/November 2016
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Strength & Guidance
In collaboration with NBA stars like Chris Paul, DeMar DeRozan and Chauncey Billups, Spalding continued its renewed commitment to the grassroots hoops scene with its inaugural series of Basketball IQ Camps across the country this summer.
4 min |
October/November 2016
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Act Right
Georgia big man Wendell Carter JR is a prized recruit because he’s one of the most dedicated players in the Class of 2017, both on the court and off it.
3 min |
October/November 2016
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Kid Hometown - Jarrett Culver
Coming from a small city, not many people knew about Timberwolves rookie Jarrett Culver until Texas Tech’s impressive NCAA tournament run. Allow us to formally introduce you.
3 min |
September - October 2019
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Everybody Looking
Ignore the rumors. Ignore the criticism. Ignore the noise. There’s a reason Arizona commit DEANDRE AYTON has been ranked as the No. 1 player in the Class of 2017 for the last three years: So far, no one’s been able to stop the 7-foot beast.
3 min |
December 2016
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Win The Day
Ten years ago he was the most hated kid in college basketball. Today, 32-year-old JJ REDICK is the ever-steady starting shooting guard of the Clippers. How’d he get here? It’s all in the details.
8 min |