The Players Tribune

Looking Back

The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

ALL STORIES

The game was over. The series was over. The season was over. But then something crazy happened.

Donovan Mitchell

Basketball has taken me all over the world. But something is not right. Something’s missing. We need the Sonics back.

Shawn Kemp

You ever been punched square in the face? Not pushed, or shoved up high … punched in the face. Because that’s the closest comparison I can make to what the Edmo

Grant Fuhr

Four years before I was on that plane with Hakeem telling me we’re going shopping for cashmere suits together, I was on the corner, selling drugs outside the Ch

Steve Francis

When my jersey goes up into the rafters this weekend, most people will probably think about the two Stanley Cups and the 1,025 points, and that’s what they’ll..

Patrik Eliáš

Damn, everything changes but everything stays the same.

Gary Payton

I used to do a lot of bad stuff, man — stuff I would never forget if a person did it to me.

Bruce Irvin

To have accomplished enough in a career to be accepted into the Hall of Fame — I will never be able to thank you all enough.

Mark Recchi

When I was in the second grade, I did a pretty ridiculous thing. At the time, I didn’t know what I was doing.

Ryan Suter

It’s amazing to me that it’s been 20 years since Tiger's historic victory. But it’s even more amazing to me that I ended up getting to know Tiger, the person.

Sean Foley

Shaquille O’Neal picks out his favorite Lakers photos with longtime team photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Yes, this is his real handwriting.

Shaquille O’Neal

I just turned 41, and while I don’t feel like I need to win everybody over, I do think it’s necessary to set some things straight.

Pat Perez

I saw the blood on the ice, but I didn’t know the right side of my face was caved in.

Kris Draper

For 85 days I put my heart and soul into Swansea City. I failed. But to get anywhere in life you must experience failure. I remain proud and strong.

Bob Bradley

The world needs to know the real you.

Billy Hurley

I’ve been looking forward to getting to a college campus for a looooong time — probably since I got that scholarship offer way back in eighth grade.

Dylan Moses

Today, I'm announcing my retirement from the NBA. Thank you to everyone who supported this humble redheaded role player through the years.

Matt Bonner

I have a lot of goals for myself this season, but more than anything, I’m just another kid who wants to make Mom proud.

T.J. Cline

When Wayne came, the L.A. hockey world was flipped upside down. Actually, all of L.A. was flipped upside down.

Rob Blake, Ted Irvine, Anže Kopitar, Luc Robitaille and Charlie Simmer