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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.

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On World Mental Health Day, Chris Boucher tells his remarkable story: “Sometimes I have to pinch myself, the way everything worked out.”

Chris Boucher

从中国淄博到@波特兰开拓者 - 杨瀚森让他的NBA梦成为现实。: 我也希望自己能够慢慢激励中国的年轻球员们......让他们看到一切都是有可能的,每个人都能走出自己的路。

Yang Hansen

From Zibo, China to the Trail Blazers — Yang Hansen is turning his NBA dreams into reality: “My goal is to inspire athletes back home in China ... and to show that it is possible for them to create their own path.”

Yang Hansen

Carmelo Anthony is entering the Hall of Fame with something extra special — a touching message from his son, Kiyan.

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Trae Young called the shots, as he welcomed Quavo onto his court for a competitive round of HORSE.

Trae Young
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Chet Holmgren went from buckets to Birdies. The NBA champ linked up with Chef Kevin Lee to get a taste of restaurant life — and help assist foster families along the way.

Chet Holmgren
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VJ Edgecombe opens up about his journey from Bimini to the Sixers: “They will ALWAYS say, You can’t, you can’t, you can’t. They will be wrong.”

VJ Edgecombe

T.J. McConnell on losing in Game 7 and where the Indiana Pacers go from here: “It was just f***ing devastating, man.”

T.J. McConnell

Cam Johnson’s taking on a different kind of challenge: conquering his fear of bugs. 

Cam Johnson
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Jalen Williams hears a special voicemail from his parents, Nicole and Ronald Williams.

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Ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Lu Dort has a message for Oklahoma City Thunder fans: “This is about the opportunity that’s right in front of us ... right here in OKC, right here with you all.”

Lu Dort

Lu Dort: “C’est une opportunité en or qu’on a devant nous. On est presents, avec vous, prêts à faire quelque chose de spécial.”

Lu Dort

Jarrett Allen and the Cavaliers are entering the playoffs with one thing on their minds: another title for Cleveland: “Hell yes we’re thinking about it.”

Jarrett Allen

Malik Beasley has a message for Pistons fans ahead of the NBA playoffs: “Detroit vs. Everybody. It’s a FEELING. And with this year’s team, it’s like we’re bringing that feeling back again.”

Malik Beasley

Grief, TMZ headlines, a devastating injury ... for Montrezl Harrell it's been setback after setback. Now comes the comeback: “I can’t accept that ending, man. That can’t be what people remember me by. No way that’s gonna be how Trezz went out.”

Montrezl Harrell

The number two pick in last year’s draft, the Hornets’ own Brandon Miller joins Q and D this week on Knuckleheads.

Brandon Miller , Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson

Sacramento Kings teammates Davion Mitchell and Malik Monk take us through their ultimate off-day.

Davion Mitchell, Malik Monk
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Mikal Bridges visits Harlem's DREAM Charter School for the day to pursue one of his passions of becoming a teacher.

Mikal Bridges
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Jalen Brunson has a message for Knicks fans before the playoffs: “We’re taking that culture, the grit we know we have, that hunger and desire to win, to the playoffs.”

Jalen Brunson