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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Rishabh Bhatnagar
Is Stephen Jackson misunderstood? The 1996 McDonald’s All-American was one of the most versatile and impactful players in the NBA. Much later, he brought the same talent to Big 3. While his playing career for the 3-on-3 basketball league was remarkable, it was as a coach that he truly excelled. Jackson won back-to-back championship titles with Trilogy. However, when it came to the best honor in the basketball world, Jackson dismissed it, recalling past mistreatments.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Ayushi Dutta
Carmelo Anthony rose to fame after leading the Syracuse Orangemen to an NCAA championship in 2003. The journey after that wasn’t easy, but Melo continued to carve out his place in the NBA. Today, he’s a devoted father to his son, giving him the same love and support he once received from his mother and family. Looking back at his NBA debut, Melo discovered a deeper meaning when he learned more about his late father and his heritage.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Saba Ahmed
“There was nobody more qualified than Dikembe,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said of Mutombo, who was named the NBA’s first global ambassador. His love for basketball was immense. It was evident in his efforts to elevate the sport and the league while playing and also afterward. Mutombo’s humanitarian efforts for his home country and fellow athletes will always be remembered by the people.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy
Magic Johnson did what he’s always done best—connect, inspire, and uplift. Back in the day, during a Lakers game, Magic was about to inbound the ball when he spotted Peter Guber and Joe Smith sitting courtside. Out of nowhere, he turned and asked, “How do I get into business?” But they saw he meant it.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Snehal Dogra
“That was one of the reasons I had to walk away from the game, too, because of family and friends,” former NBA player Brandon Jennings cited family issues when he announced his retirement seven years ago. But back in 2008, he made headlines by going pro straight out of high school in the Italian league. Alongside this move, he also secured a lucrative deal with an apparel brand! And over the last few years, he has made quite an impressive net worth.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Saba Ahmed
The NBA’s growing global appeal continues to attract top talent from every corner of the world. We’ve seen international stars like Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić divide the league with debates with their charm. There are predictions that more talented European players will grace the NBA. However, this international wave has been reshaping the league for some time now, thanks in large part to the trailblazing efforts of former NBA players who paved the way for this new era.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Ujjwal Saraswat
“Every game, it was like the crowd was going crazy, and ‘Linsanity’ happened,” Amar’e Stoudemire said on 7PM in Brooklyn, reflecting on the incredible phenomenon that overtook the Knicks in 2012. The arenas were packed with excited fans and swarmed by reporters. In just a few days, the Ivy League star had taken over the Big Apple. However, the frenzy was short-lived. What happened to Jeremy Lin? In other words, where did Jeremy Lin go?
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1 week ago | 
asianamericans.einnews.com | Pritha Debroy
“Every game, it was like the crowd was going crazy, and ‘Linsanity’ happened,” Amar’e Stoudemire said on 7PM in Brooklyn, reflecting on the incredible phenomenon that overtook the Knicks in 2012. The arenas were packed with excited fans and swarmed by reporters. In just a few days, the Ivy League star had taken over the Big Apple. However, the frenzy was short-lived. What happened to Jeremy Lin? In other words, where did Jeremy Lin go?
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Ujjwal Saraswat
Few recall that Dwyane Wade ever suited up alongside LeBron James outside Miami. A memory of his first and longest stint is engraved on his chest! After growing frustrated with Miami’s contract offer in 2015, the Flash left his familiar turf for his hometown, Chicago, in 2016. However, when Chicago opted to rebuild after the 2016–17 season, Wade hit the road again. Did he get back to the franchise that drafted him? The 3x NBA Champ retired from the league back in 2019.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Ujjwal Saraswat
“I never wanted to do a podcast,” Carmelo Anthony has always been upfront about that. From the moment he entered the NBA, he felt the “biased” perspective. If anything, he wanted to distance himself from the broadcast world. But now, two years into retirement, Melo is taking on a new role as the NBA returns to NBC. And there’s one man he credits for making it happen. After years of frustrating coverage, Melo admitted that resentment lingered.
