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Dec 3, 2024 | theleadsm.com | NBABy Manas Sharma |Manas Sharma

It was less than a year ago that Tyrese Haliburton had broken into superstardom. He was breaking ankles and assist records while making the 20-point/15-assist line look like a cakewalk. Tyrese was also well-liked, humble, and genuinely seemed driven to succeed. It was difficult to root against him. His profile shot up massively after breakout performances in the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament.

Sep 29, 2024 | theleadsm.com | NBABy Manas Sharma |Manas Sharma

Before the 2024 NBA season even began, it seemed as though the victor was decided. The defending champs, the Denver Nuggets, seemed to be levitating above everyone else. Some analysts went so far as to declare them a “budding dynasty.” Before the season, Nuggets GM Calvin Booth went so far as to state, “We should win three or four [titles].” And who would have bet against them? They had dominated the field in the 2023 playoffs.

Sep 28, 2024 | theleadsm.com | NBABy Manas Sharma |Manas Sharma

Famous Sports Illustrated writer Dan Jenkins once said, “My real heroes have always been sportswriters.”  No one better embodies this statement than Zach Lowe. Not only does he understand the game at a very high level, but he can communicate that effectively to NBA fans. His podcast, The Lowe Post, encouraged young fans to look at the game a bit deeper. He demonstrates the power of trying to understand the game— to actually talk about the basketball being played.

Sep 25, 2024 | theleadsm.com | NBABy Manas Sharma |Manas Sharma

NBA fans, players, and media members were taken by surprise last week when legendary ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski suddenly retired from ESPN. With Woj’s retirement, a massive power vacuum opened in the NBA media landscape. This vacuum can only be filled by one man, Woj’s famous protege: Shams Charania. Over the past few days, gossip has abounded over where Charania will end up after his current deal expires.

Sep 17, 2024 | theleadsm.com | NBABy Manas Sharma |Manas Sharma

The celebrations began late on August 10th with LeBron James dancing outside a Paris club and Stephen Curry wearing a “Nuit, Nuit” hoodie. Amidst the celebration, it is difficult not to wonder how these two months of summer basketball changed the legacy of the members of Team USA. This article will examine the winners and losers of the Paris Olympic run, along with everyone in between. What more can you say about someone as great as LeBron?