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One And Done
CHRIS WEBBER didn’t last long in Oakland, but he made his presence felt with an impressive rookie year and a memorable dunk over Charles Barkley.
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November/December 2017
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Music And Me
We caught up with Damian Lillard akadame D.O.I.I.A. to talk about his music, his favourite rappers, the #4 bar friday community and JBL fest.
7 min |
November/December 2017
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Still Striving
Buddy Hield Was an Under-the-radar Radar Part of the Massive Pelicans-kings Trade Deadline Dline Swap Last Season, but He Managed to Put Up Solid Numbers in the Ensuing Months and Enters His Second Year in the League as the Centerpiece of a Legitimately Exciting Sacramento Rebuild.
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November/December 2017
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Bag Talk
In August, 18-year-old Marv In Bagley I I I Reclassified So That He Could Graduate High School And Attend Duke University This Year, Immediately Joining What Will Likely Be The Most Dominant Team In The Ncaa. The Nba Awaits, But For The Next Several Months, Mbiii Is Out To Prove His Ranking As One Of The Best Young Players In The Country Is Deserved.
8 min |
November/December 2017
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Moriah Jefferson
San Antonio Stars 5-6, G
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June 2017
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Jonquel Jones
Connecticut Sun 6-6, F
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June 2017
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Blue Chip
He may not have won Rookie of the Year, but CARMELO ANTHONY’s first NBA season was responsible for the rebuilding—and rebranding—of the Denver Nuggets.
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June 2017
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A Welcome Distraction
As we endure a divisive, troublesome shift in American politics, basketball is a solace. And, appropriately, nowhere has that been truer this season than in Washington, DC.
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June 2017
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New Found Glory
Despite a prolific hoops career at the high school and collegiate levels, BILQIS ABDUL-QAADIR isn’t able to play professional basketball because of her commitment to her religion. Until FIBA changes its antiquated rules against headwear on the court, she’s finding new ways to share her spirit with the world.
4 min |
February 2017
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Rage & The Machine
With the enigmatic RUSSELL WESTBROOK now the face of the franchise and young guns STEVEN ADAMS and VICTOR OLADIPO locked up long-term to be his sidekicks, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a brand new core. Beware—a storm is brewing.
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February 2017
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Class Is In Session
Unlike most of his peers, Sacramento Kings rookie JUSTIN JACKSON didn’t begin his hoops career at a powerhouse high school. Instead, Jackson was homeschooled until he took off for the University of North Carolina.
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January/February 2018
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Color Blind
During the 2002-03 season, TIM DUNCAN took a blue collar approach to a legendary season that saw him win regular season MVP, a title and Finals MVP—all while rocking the classic black and white Spurs jersey.
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January/February 2018
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He Got Next
Trainer CHRIS BRICKLEY’s “Black Ops” offseason pick-up runs brought out the biggest stars in the NBA and took social media by storm. Here, he explains how he made it happen.
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January/February 2018
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Punks: Grindin' My Whole Life
A top-5 recruit headed to Duke in 2018, CAMERON REDDISH joins some elite company as the latest blue chip prospect to declare he’s taking his talents to the aptly named Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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January/February 2018
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Dakota & Dylan Gonzalez
UNLV 6-0, G And 6-0, G
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March 2017
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Hot Mic
NYC radio personality peter rosenberg obviously knows rap. And having grown up emulating his idols on the maryland terrapins and boston celtics, he honed a decent jumper of his own, too.
3 min |
March 2017
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Get Smart
Boston Celtics rising star JAYLEN BROWN has turned plenty of heads with hisexciting, high-flying game. What separates him from most young NBA players,though, is the way he prepares himself mentally for the grind of an 82-game season.
6 min |
May/June 2018
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Reality Check
A Youtube Channel Known As In The Lab Keeps It Real—like, Very Real—when It Comes To Documenting The Players Who Will Shape The Game Of Basketball For Years To Come.
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July/August 2018
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Once Again It's On
Allen Iverson Broke Onto The Scene In His Rookie Season, But In Year 2, He Established Himself As A True Superstar—with A Bold, Iconic Jersey Along For The Ride.
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July/August 2018
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Motiv8
Social media sensation Nico Mannion is more than just an instagram influencer—the HS point guard out of arizona is a true bucket getter who’s on his way to becoming a serious problem. Just know.
5 min |
July/August 2018
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Kia Nurse - Up To Something
She grew up idolizing Mike and now she’s officially part of the Jordan Brand family. New York Liberty guard Kia Nurse has already made history—and she’s only getting started.
4 min |
September - October 2019
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Lance Stephenson- Ready For More
After battling through multiple injuries, 10-day contracts and even being waived over the past three seasons, 28-year-old Lance Stephenson has returned to Los Angeles, where he’s quickly become a fan favorite under the bright Staples Center lights.
6 min |
December 2018
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Vernon Maxwell- One Hell Of A Hooper
Vernon Maxwell was known for his…let’s call it fierceness. But what can’t be ignored is that the Houston Rockets legend and two-time NBA champion was one hell of a hooper.
9 min |
December 2018
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Go Getter
ANJALI RANADIVE stays busy with her music career and charitable efforts, but she is always keeping an eye on the Sacramento Kings—the franchise her father owns—and the team’s suddenly promising future.
3 min |
September 2017
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The French Connection
Described as a “No-mistake” player, 18-year-old point guard frank Ntilikina has the type of game that could make him the franchise point guard the knicks have been searching for.
3 min |
September 2017
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All Around The World
There are over a billion people in india—and none have ever played in the nba. With a new elite academy, the league hopes to turn this raw potential into basketball’s next big market.
6 min |
September 2017
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Grateful
With guidance and help from his father Malcolm, 7-footer MOSES BROWN has emerged as a top-10 recruit and the next big thing out of New York City.
3 min |
September 2017
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The Heart & Soul of the Golden State Warriors
He may not be their best player...but Michigan bred Draymond Green is the heart soul of the NBA leading Golden Warriors.
7 min |
April 2016
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Cultural Exchange
LeBron, forever and ever and ever. We told everyone he would do what he’s done. And we’re still amazed…Ads on jerseys get a pretty big shrug from us. Y’all have seen a soccer game before, haven’t you?…Where does Steven Adams go from here?…Shout out to Steve. And Barry. And shoes and gear that were literally too cheap to survive… Stephon is still our guy, though…The Baseball Hall of Fame should hire Ice to run their coverage of Junior’s induction…
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September 2016
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Kristi Toliver
Why didn’t Simmons just call his new site The Money Pit? Launching a talk show with a guy we hear too much of to begin with shows his “genius”…In case you didn’t know, just ask Pete—Susan is always on her GRIND. And that includes copious notes of calls that include gems such as “the police aren’t proceeding with the case of the video equipment theft due to various reasons,” “the donuts are behind ruth’s desk” and “we’re working like chocolate and peanut butter, peanut butter and chocolate”...Whatever that means…
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