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Nigel Hayes
A plateau with meandering rivers nestled in the midst of the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, Madhya Pradesh, the land of royals and gods, morphs into a mystical melange of the aesthetic and spiritual.
2 min |
September 2016
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Witnesses
For LeBron James and the city of Cleveland, this Championship means more than most of us can even imagine.
3 min |
September 2016
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The Best In The World
It was a finals with an ending nobody saw coming, but after a next-level performance from a quiet superstar, the steady play of a few role players and the weight of an entire city (wait—country) thrown behind a scrappy team most figured would be a second- or third-round out, the L.O.B. Now lives in Canada.
10+ min |
September - October 2019
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Overseas Drip
Eighteen-year-old RJ Hampton is blazing his own trail, bypassing college hoops in favor of playing in an Australian pro league before heading to the NBA. And if you’re doubting his decision, the joke will be on you soon enough.
3 min |
September - October 2019
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Never In Doubt
Until Coby White, no UNC guard had ever been one-and-done under coach Roy Williams. And if for some reason you still doubt him, just wait and see what he’s about to do in Chicago.
5 min |
September - October 2019
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The Skills To Pay The Bills
WANT TO BREAK INTO THE SPORTS WORLD? AN ONLINE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL HELPS PEOPLE LOOKING TO MAKE A CAREER IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY LEARN THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL AGENTS, SCOUTS, GMS AND MUCH MORE.
2 min |
July - August 2019
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Mann Of The Hour
CLASS OF 2019 GUARD TRE MANN’S GAME WILL FEEL FAMILIAR TO ANYONE WHO’S WATCHED THE NBA’S MOST PROMINENT SHARPSHOOTER OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. NOT THAT THAT’S A BAD THING.
5 min |
July - August 2019
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Summer School
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION, THE ICONIC FIVE-STAR BASKETBALL CAMP IS RETURNING THIS SUMMER TO ONCE AGAIN LIFT UP THE NEXT GENERATION OF HIGH-LEVEL HOOPERS.
1 min |
July - August 2019
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Hailey Van Lith's Game Is Loud As Hell
Though she lives in a quiet town in the state of washington,class of 2020 guard hailey van lith’s game is loud as hell. Listen up.
6 min |
July - August 2019
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De'Andre Hunter - Made You Look
De’Andre Hunter was overlooked through high school and overlooked as he began his college career as a redshirt freshman. But after leading Virginia to this year’s national championship and garnering lottery hype as the 2019 NBA draft approaches, it’s safe to say those days are long over.
3 min |
July - August 2019
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Zion Harmon Keeps Getting Better
Only one fact matters when discussing Zion Harmon’s slightly controversial high school basketball career: the class of 2021 PG is an incredible hooper. Well, there’s one more: he keeps getting better.
2 min |
July - August 2019
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Jayson Tatum, Steals The Show
Becoming an NBA superstar wasnt Jayson Tatums biggest goal when he was a kid growing up in St. Louisit was his only goal. And now, having led an undermanned Boston Celtics team to the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals in only his rookie season, its officially a full-blown reality.
10 min |
November 2018
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Jonathan Isaac Ready To Hit The Next Level
Second-year Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac had a quiet rookie season, but with his mind finally at peace and his body finally healthy, he's ready to hit the next level in his sophomore stint.
7 min |
November 2018
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R.J. Barrett, The Most Decorated High School Basketball Player
Over the past year, Canada native R.J. Barrett became the most decorated high school basketball player since a halfway-decent athlete named lebron james. Now R.J. Is leading an absolutely stacked team at duke university, where hell show out for one season before he's off to NBA superstardom. Believe it.
8 min |
November 2018
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He Gon' Ball
Harlem Rapper Tj Porter Had Hoop Dreams Before He Ever Picked Up A Mic, But With A Hot Single And A Major Label Deal Just Months After Graduating High School, Its Clear Changing Course Was The Right Decision.
1 min |
November 2018
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Zion Williamson: 'I'm Going To Shock The World'
You can count the number of NBA players who’ve been hyped as heavily as Zion Williamson on one hand. But he doesn’t care, nor is he putting much thought into it. As the 2019 NBA draft draws near, the high-flying 18-year-old is only focused on one thing: being unabashedly himself.
9 min |
July - August 2019
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Everything I Am
Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker showed flashes of brilliance last season that indicate an All-Star selection in ’16-17 is within reach. More importantly, the 21-year-old has become one of the most outspoken players in the League when it comes to social issues and giving back to the community, especially in his home city of Chicago.
7 min |
October/November 2016
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I Got The Juice
JOEL EMBIID’s rookie season was put on hold for years as he struggled through foot injuries and jokes at his expense. Finally healthy, he’s proven in a few short months on the court why he’s the franchise player the Sixers were searching for—and the kind of star personality Philadelphia loves.
10+ min |
May 2017
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Grindin' for the Longest
Like many women’s hoops stars, ANGEL MCCOUGHTRY spends her WNBA offseasons playing more pro ball overseas. Which is why the 30-year-old is stepping away from the Atlanta Dream this coming season.
4 min |
May 2017
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Mr. Big Shot
The impossible dribble combinations. The clutch shots. The sneakers. The hardware. KYRIE IRVING is the hottest player in the NBA right now. The craziest part? The 24-year-old Cavs PG is only just beginning to find himself.
10 min |
April 2017
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The Backbone
Midway into his fifth season in Toronto, All-Star PG KYLE LOWRY is the most comfortable he’s ever been in his NBA career. And he’s the ever-competitive, emotional leader of a Raptors team that has designs on avenging last year’s conference finals loss.
7 min |
April 2017
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Old Man Game
THE LEGENDS CLASSIC —a curious and short-lived experiment featuring former, often out-of shape players—helped revitalize the spirit of NBA All-Star Weekend in the ’80s and early ’90s.
4 min |
April 2017
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Took Off Like A Rocket
James Harden is having one of the most ridiculous offensive seasons in NBA history, and the man behind the beard is trainer Irv Roland, who’s played a major part in his development.
3 min |
May - June 2019
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Hype - The Opening Tip
How many times have you seen it? A close game is moving along, and then in a flurry of long-distance shots raining from the sky one team is abruptly ahead by so much that the score looks rigged.
2 min |
May - June 2019
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Rule The World
Sharp-shooting Louisville guard Asia Durr is the most unstoppable force in college basketball— and the soon-to-be WNBA draftee is only just beginning.
4 min |
May - June 2019
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Arike Ogunbowale Notre Dame
IN YOUR FACE
1 min |
May - June 2019
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Nikola Jokic - I Ain't No Joke
Twenty-four-year-old nuggets big man Nikola Jokic wasn’t drafted until the second round and wasn’t a household name until…well, we’re still waiting on that. But when he goes head-to-head with big-name western conference superstars this spring, don’t say we didn’t warn you.
8 min |
May - June 2019
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D'angelo Russell - It Was All A Dream
D’Angelo Russell was never quite fully down and out, but there have been more than a few points over the past few years where it looked like everything that’s now taking place—an all-star-level season for a playoff-bound Brooklyn nets team— would never happen. But things done changed, and at just 23 years old, there’s still so much more to come.
8 min |
May - June 2019
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Kobe Bryant - Leader Of The New School
To the surprise of many, Kobe Bryant has avoided coaching, managing or even being involved with an NBA franchise in any way since his basketball retirement. Instead, he’s publishing young adult books and guiding his 12-year-old daughter’s team with zen master-like instruction. Welcome to the latest chapter of the black mamba’s life, where business is booming, the kids are learning and the awards keep on coming.
8 min |
May - June 2019
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Katie Lou Samuelson - Ready For Whatever
Uconn forward Katie Lou Samuelson's college accomplishments stand out even amidst the Huskies’ storied history. Best believe something similar will soon happen in the WNBA, too.
3 min |