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The Impact of the NBA on Youth Sports
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has had a significant impact on youth sports, particularly basketball. The popularity of the NBA and its players has inspired…
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What are the Psychological Challenges of being an NBA Player?
Basketball is a sport that has captured the attention and passion of millions of fans around the world, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) is…
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NBA Philanthropy: A Catalyst for Change and Global Impact
Philanthropy plays a pivotal role in transforming societies and uplifting communities worldwide. The National Basketball Association (NBA), one of the most prestigious professional basketball leagues,…
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Three Questions Before Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals
The Finals are here, and they will be glorious. In one corner, we have the eighth-seeded, scrappy try-hards in Miami trying to make history. In…
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Chicago Bulls Off-season Notebook Vol. 2: Cheap Free Agency Options to Pursue
We’re back with another offseason notebook. I covered in the last notebook that this is a big offseason for the Bulls who drastically need to…
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2023 NBA Finals Preview: Miami continues its uphill battle into Denver
If there’s one word to describe this year’s NBA Playoffs, it’s “poetic.” The stories of both conferences are polar opposites. A one-seed playing against a…
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4 Winners and a Loser of Boston-Miami Game 7
Winner: NBA teams hoping to upgrade The Jaylen Brown situation is very, very complicated. Brown nabbed a Second Team All-NBA spot this year (although he…
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2023 Dallas Mavericks NBA Draft Guide
The Dallas Mavericks are in a difficult position for the 2023 NBA Draft. Last season ended in what is the NBA’s equivalent of a fiery…
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The Heat can’t dribble
Imagine driving a car with no steering wheel. Imagine barbequing without sauce. Imagin typing on a kyboard without th lttr aftr “d.” That is what…
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People don’t know the name of the Heat’s third-best player
Caleb Martin has been the third-best player on the team that’s poised to win the Eastern Conference, and announcers still can’t get his name right.…
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Is LeBron James Finally Showing His Age?
If there’s one thing we as fans have learned watching sports, it’s that Father Time is undefeated. While some have been able to stay ahead…
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This Year’s Biggest NBA Disappointments
I wrote earlier this year about the NBA’s happiest surprises: Gilgeous-Alexander, the Kings, and more. Today, it’s time to write about the flip side: the…
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Conference Finals Questions
West: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers History: These teams met four times during the regular season, splitting the series, but all four were before…
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The Philadelphia 76ers Need to Figure it Out
When we talk about Game 7s in the NBA, we talk about the pressure, the intensity, and the flare that comes with a “win or…
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Which Team Most Needs Lottery Luck?
I don’t dive too deep into draft coverage — watching and following the players already in the NBA takes up all my time, and I…
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Who are the Greatest Asian NBA Players in History?
Basketball has become a global phenomenon, with players from all over the world showcasing their skills on the court. Among these players are some who…
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How Economics Effects the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is one of the most lucrative and widely watched sports leagues in the world. As a multibillion-dollar industry, the NBA…
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The Greatest NBA Players from Africa
Basketball is a truly global sport, with players from all corners of the world taking to the court to showcase their skills. In recent years,…
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Who are the Greatest NBA Players from South America?
Basketball is a global sport that has captured the attention of fans around the world. While the National Basketball Association (NBA) is primarily composed of…
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