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I stayed at Duke because, like most college students, I still have some growing up to do — and because there’s nowhere else I’d rather do it.

Grayson Allen

Chapter 1 premieres on November 16 on The Players' Tribune.

Isaiah Thomas

One thing that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, especially today on Veterans Day, is what it means to have a platform.

Stephen Curry

Welcome to First Step, a video series featuring athletes engaging the communities most affected by today’s social issues, from healthcare access and gender equa

Becky Hammon

I haven’t told many people. I don’t talk about my feelings much — so this is uncomfortable.

Breanna Stewart

In this edition of The Players' POV, we get inside the mind of Kristaps Porzingis. The Knicks Forward shares his thoughts on Carmelo Anthony's trade, his experi

Kristaps Porzingis

“Grit and Grind,” it wasn’t some catchphrase. That’s who we were. It was like this movement. Like a state of mind.

Tony Allen

The Players’ Tribune, in partnership with Citi and ProCamps, presents a series of short videos connecting fans and athletes around the country.

Isaiah Thomas

My story so far is about setbacks. I’ve been down before. I came back better.

Harry Giles

I said, “Hello, Michael. Can I ask you, what is the key to all your success?” He thought about it. Then he said....

Frank Ntilikina

I’m not thanking you because you need it, and certainly not because you asked for it. I’m thanking you because I feel like I need to. I need to as a Brooklyn ki

Lance Thomas

You read the headlines, and they’re all saying Puerto Rico might be powerless for 4-6 months. But do you really understand the magnitude of that? Do you really?

Carmelo Anthony

I hope this isn't going to be received as another feel-good story about a poor kid who made it out of the hood.

Essence Carson

I don’t use Twitter. I don’t have a Facebook. I’m a little out of my comfort zone. But here I am, talking right to you, asking you for a favor.

Tim Duncan

I hope people can understand that when I say it hurt, it isn’t directed at anyone. I’m not saying I was hurt by anyone, or wronged by anyone, or betrayed. I’m j

Isaiah Thomas

To say it plainly — Bill Self is one of the best coaches in the game at any level.

Larry Brown

A year from now I'll be wearing blue and white. But before I tell you where I'm going, I have to tell you why.

Cam Reddish

I used to always want to make the big play — the big steal, the big block. But great defense isn’t always flashy — it’s work. Unrelenting work.

Alana Beard

There was one thing I didn’t feel about Charlottesville. I didn’t feel shocked by it. Yeah, I was disappointed but not shocked. It’s not a surprise to me that r

Karl-Anthony Towns

This is not history. This is humanity. This is now. This is a living lesson for us as a people.

Ray Allen