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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Rishabh Bhatnagar
Ohana means family. And family means everything. We’ve seen the love LeBron and Savannah James get on the internet. Well, Stephen and Ayesha Curry are not too far off. Steph’s on-court professionalism and Ayesha’s lovable personality light sparks in the eyes of everyone who follows them. But seeing the Curry family doing well on the ‘gram just gets everyone’s eyes pumping. And that reaction’s not limited to just us fans – it extends to Ayesha herself.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Rishabh Bhatnagar
It’s hard to hate Nikola Jokic. If anything, people just feel sorry for him. His loyalty to the Nuggets is unparalleled, which might be why he’s refusing to leave for more success elsewhere. But all of that is just arbitrary. What’s not is his supreme skill that puts him in the stature of the greats. In fact, he’s so good that Mike Miller compared him to the all-time great himself, LeBron James. James and Jokic are the definition of a one-man army.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Rishabh Bhatnagar
Under Armour signing Stephen Curry was arguably their biggest coup ever. Their underdog status was the perfect stage to give the rejected yet talented kids a chance to prove themselves. Would Nike or Adidas do the same? Maybe now, but not back then. In fact, that was the reason Steph even left Nike in the first place. The Chef needed the attention to keep him in the kitchen. But what’s funnier is how he realised the need for that attention.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Rishabh Bhatnagar
Shams Charania said that this off-season is about to be the biggest ever. This isn’t just due to the playoffs playing out like they have. Regardless of the victor, we also have the latest generational talent entering the scene. And you can bet your mortgage that all 30 teams will be running around for Cooper Flagg’s signature like it’s their last day on Earth. For Cooper, it’ll be about sending a message to the league. And that starts with aiming for the crown; going toe-to-toe against LeBron James.
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5 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Rishabh Bhatnagar
It took history for a 314% jump. But that history wasn’t with the grandeur they expected. OKC wanted to see their team reach their first NBA Finals in 13 years. Wouldn’t that naturally sell to the highest payer? Well compared to the rest of the land, even a Game 5 at the WCF costed a relatively cheaper $172. The NBA Finals though? An unprecedented $712 for Game 1. And even then, fans aren’t on board with it. This Thunder team is so good that the season has felt like the start of a dynasty.
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5 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Rishabh Bhatnagar
Just two teams left in the NBA. So you know what that means – off-season rolls on in full steam. There’s 28 other teams eyeing to make changes to become the next champion. And the problem with going the distance in the season is getting that much less time to make changes to your team. But if you’re the Timberwolves, every second matters. Why? They already have a good team. However, the contract challenges around their core seem to get tougher to handle every second.
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5 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Rishabh Bhatnagar
The City of Angels. For anyone from the outside looking in, it’s the place to be. The whole world looks at Hollywood like it’s the city of dreams. But to the Angelinos, is it the same? Probably not. And you know how that’s a fact? Luka Doncic. The Slovenian went all out on how LA has been for him since his move to Dallas. And while the reception from the Lakers fans has been top notch, settling in has been harder than he probably thought.
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6 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Irfan Kabeer
The old LeBron James will never be topped. We won’t ever get another prime like the King’s. Haters might be having a field day after their 4-1 exit from the playoffs against the Timberwolves. But like every other fan, they’ll miss him when he’s gone. Why is this relevant now? James has been open to retirement for the past few years. There’s no update on his contract situation right now either. But his new Instagram story might give us a conclusion to that tale- something the Lakers fans won’t like.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Rishabh Bhatnagar
The OKC fans got their thunder up, which got the Wolves’ pants down. They felt the pressure right from the get go. And that’s what led to a first quarter straight from the depths of hell. When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. went up 26-9 in Q1, it marked Minnesota’s worst first quarter performance for as far as memory serves. But the 4-1 WCF series blowout did more than just hurt deep. It also exposed some vulnerabilities that Chris Finch would rather have kept closeted.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ishan Athawle |Tanay Sahai
LeBron James isn’t just a generational basketball icon—he’s a marketing mastermind. From dominating on the court to building an empire off of it, he’s turned influence into income with surgical precision. One of his crown jewels? The Shop—his signature barbershop-style show where candid conversations unfold as clippers buzz in the background. Past guests have included everyone from Jamie Foxx to Anthony Davis. But the newest episode? It comes with a twist that could send ripples across the league.
