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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritish Ganguly |Ujjwal Saraswat
It’s been more than a decade since Allen Iverson’s turbulent marriage to Tawanna Turner officially came to an end, but the story still seems far from over. When their divorce was finalized in 2013, it closed a chapter marked by emotional peaks and public controversies.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritish Ganguly |Ujjwal Saraswat
“Chris Bosh was the ultimate leader, teammate, and winner,” Erik Spoelstra once said. That’s not just coach-speak either. Over 13 seasons, Bosh racked up two NBA titles, 11 All-Star nods, and even won the NBA Community Assist and Magic Johnson Awards for his off-court presence. But if there’s one chapter that truly defined him, it’s gotta be his run in Miami. During Miami’s “Big 3” era (2010–14), Bosh anchored spacing, key to two titles. It was the kind of dominance fans still talk about.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritish Ganguly |Ujjwal Saraswat
Love really does come around when you least expect it. Especially for Shaunie Henderson and Keion. After her highly publicized split from Shaquille O’Neal, Shaunie had her guard up. Her memoir, Undefeated, stands as a testament. But surprisingly, Keion might’ve been even more hesitant than her. In fact, just last year, he opened up about those early moments on the TMI Podcast, “She was fine…I wasn’t okay.” That honest confession shows just how much healing he had to do before letting love in again.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritish Ganguly |Ujjwal Saraswat
Michael Jordan’s leap into TV commentary has triggered unexpected backlash. Earlier this month, NBCUniversal announced MJ’s new role as a special contributor for their NBA coverage starting this fall—his first real dive into the sports media world. While a lot of fans were celebrating, the vibe shifted quickly when former Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn popped up with a wild theory that had LeBron James’ name dragged right into the mix.
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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 | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritish Ganguly |Ujjwal Saraswat
Bryce James, LeBron’s youngest, capped his Sierra Canyon career in front of flashing cameras. On Thursday, he strolled across the stage to accept his diploma from Sierra Canyon School in suburban Los Angeles, with cameras flashing and his family watching proudly. A milestone, no doubt, but as it turns out, that wasn’t the only headline involving Bryce this week. Earlier in the week, Bryce also made headlines at prom.
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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 | Khelendra Yadav |Ujjwal Saraswat
Not long ago, Robinson warned he “doesn’t have long to live” without a donor. But now, after a successful transplant, he’s focused on recovery. Though fans were aware of his life-threatening stage, few knew what happened next. How has the recovery been? What changed? Thanks to a recent podcast appearance, fans finally have a window into his post-surgery journey. Fans tracking Robinson’s saga know the name Shane Cleveland well.
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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.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Ujjwal Saraswat
While ‘The Truth’s’ legacy endures, Pierce’s off-court life stays remarkably private. The contrast seems fair considering that for nearly two decades, Paul Pierce wasn’t just a basketball player—he was a fixture in the sport. Known by fans as The Truth, Pierce became synonymous with the Boston Celtics, earning a legacy that continues to inspire admiration. Off-court, his life held its own highs and low points—love, fatherhood, and ultimately an ending. Yes, Paul Pierce is currently single.
