Slam - September 2017

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WHOLE NEW BALL GAME - Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball aren’t going anywhere. We couldn’t think of anyone better to explain why than their pops.

NO LABEL - Could Big Baller Brand provide NBA prospects with a format to take the independent route instead of signing with a major company?..

THE MARATHON CONTINUES - The Bulls drafted Lauri Markkanen to lead them into an uncertain time for the franchise. No worries—he’ll be ready.

TOMORROW ’TIL INFINITY - The Golden State Warriors have hit a new level. How long they’ll stay there, and what impact it has on other teams, is yet to be seen.

VILLE MENTALITY - Crazy-athletic Dennis Smith Jr can jump out the gym, as the eight teams who slept on him last month will soon find out.

THE FRENCH CONNECTION - French PG Frank Ntilikina can handle the New York City spotlight. Trust.

ALL AROUND THE WORLD - The NBA Academy in India has two goals: Help young Indian ballers reach their potential and improve the country’s pipeline to the League.

OG MIKE B - Former Kings point guard Mike Bibby learned a lot during his time in the NBA, and now he’s passing all that knowledge on to the next gen.