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Of course, nobody could be like Allen. But he gave them someone to look up to who actually looked like them.

Aaron McKie

I played at Rucker Park when I was 13 years old, and even at that age, I schooled people. It was either that or get laughed off the court.

Kenny Anderson

From the outside, we looked like a perfect family that people hoped to have. Until the cops came.

Jayne Appel-Marinelli

I think God put me on this earth to play basketball.

Serge Ibaka

This is Scouting Myself, where elite high school athletes get the chance to break down film, run drills and discover what it takes to make it to the next...

Harrison Barnes

During winter months, you're shoveling driveways and staying inside to watch sports. But from May to October, I can't think of a more idyllic place than my home

Sam Dekker

Things are going to get better. It is going to change, if we step up and help our city. And I’m here to help.

Jabari Parker

I was 36 years old, one of 400 people to have played in the NBA for 12 seasons, an elite athlete. And I had Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease.

Brian Grant

Next up in the Rio Olympics Edition of What the (Blank)? is USA Women's Basketball forward Tamika Catchings. Yes, this is her real handwriting.

Tamika Catchings

On the night of the 2016 NBA Draft, a few select athletes and employees of Budweiser and The Players’ Tribune enjoyed some fun and games.

The Players' Tribune

I may be retiring from the NBA, but I’m not saying goodbye to basketball just yet.

Amar’e Stoudemire

Phoenix is where I want to be. It’s the place where I became the man I am today, and I owe this city a lot.

Jared Dudley

One voice can be a powerful thing, but many voices can be unstoppable.

Kemba Walker

Man, there really isn’t any place like home. Ain’t that the truth?

Caron Butler

The most important advice I can give to you is to make sure your parents remain PARENTS and not managers.

Kobe Bryant

Unconventional basketball with an emphasis on the fast break. That was my signature style of play.

Don Nelson

When I arrived in Houston before my rookie year, I was 22 and I was quiet. Steve Francis was not quiet.

Yao Ming

Brad Calipari explains his decision to be a walk-on and play for his dad at Kentucky.

Brad Calipari

Everybody has that one “holy shit” moment, when you realize you are going up against somebody you grew up idolizing.

Blake Griffin

This is Scouting Myself, where elite high school athletes get the chance to break down film, run drills and discover what it takes to make it to the next level.

Paul Pierce