Saba Ahmed

19 hours ago | essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Saba Ahmed

What happens when high fashion meets high drama? Context? Teyana Taylor turned heads at the 2025 Met Gala with a striking dandy look as she stepped onto the floral carpet. Styled by Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter, the singer stunned in a custom pinstripe suit paired with a dramatic padded cape. But while her fashion made headlines, so did the events behind the scenes.

20 hours ago | essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Saba Ahmed

From witnessing the NY Knicks win their first-ever championship to a dry spell of decades, Spike Lee has been cheering for the franchise through thick and thin. His courtside presence and unwavering loyalty have made him so synonymous with the team that one doubts there will ever be a celebrity fan who loves the game and the Knicks as much as Lee. Well, Timothée Chalamet has been gaining some high attention as a modern-day fan of the franchise.

1 day ago | essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Saba Ahmed

If you’ve just finished watching Untold: Shooting Guards on Netflix and thought Gilbert Arenas’ legal issues started and ended with the infamous locker room incident, you might want to look a little deeper. The documentary does a thorough job spotlighting that explosive chapter involving Javaris Crittenton, but it’s stirred up a blast from the past—one that even some die-hard NBA fans may have forgotten.

1 day ago | essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Saba Ahmed

From going undrafted in 2016 to building a name for himself in the NBA, Gary Payton II’s life is as inspiring as his father’s. He grinded through days in the G League, moved to NBA teams, then back to the G League. His father was with him throughout this time, guiding him as he carved his path. However, like a true coach, Gary Payton Sr. never let his son take the easy road and kept the toughness throughout. He always told him to be himself and not try to be his father.

1 day ago | essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Saba Ahmed

Emotional and excited, Michael Jordan’s former teammate is embracing a new year full of milestones. And he has more than a few reasons to celebrate. First came a new challenge for the former NBA player, which is a major deal with NBC. Then, a proud moment with his alma mater added to the list of accomplishments. Now, the joy continues as his son, Eric, is all set for a new coaching role. As the former NBA player was honored with a prestigious recognition this month, he couldn’t hide his elation.