The Players Tribune

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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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To put it really simple: If you don’t respect women’s basketball, you’re a joke.

Isaiah Thomas

Imagine it. I’m out there shooting bricks, yelling out Kobe, on a busted hoop in Cameroon. Seven years later, I was playing Kobe.

Joel Embiid

I want our girls to grow up knowing that there are no boundaries that can be placed on their futures, period.

Stephen Curry

I'm back home, Chicago. But I never really left. I’m just excited to be with y'all again.

Jabari Parker

I won’t try to define who I’ve become, over these last 17 years, in a single letter ... I can say this for sure: I have the Spurs and I have San Antonio to than

Tony Parker

I know that I have a platform — why not use that influence for good? Rather than just kind of sitting on the sidelines.

Harrison Barnes