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Pat Summitt died on Tuesday at the age of 64. Here, we look back at her life in pictures.

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This is the third season in a row that the commissioner has granted me time for a sit-down, and we’ve got a special treat for you this year — video to go along

CJ McCollum

I was Kevin Ware, the guy who broke his leg. Now I’m working hard to be Kevin Ware, the professional basketball player.

Kevin Ware

We asked some incoming NBA rookies a few questions so you could get to know them better. This is the NBA Job Application.

Jamal Murray

As I walked into the Spurs' interview, they kind of were just like, 'We have Tony Parker, Patty Mills. You're not gonna play. You're just going straight to the

CJ McCollum

I can assure you that after a few months, your team will be -- by far -- the most knowledgeable in the NBA when it comes to comic book characters. That’s a prom

Demetrius Jackson

When I’m on the court, reggae helps me get into the right zone. All reggae. Only reggae.

Buddy Hield

It was different growing up in hockey country, but I lived close to a basketball court outside and so we’d just go work. It was fun.

CJ McCollum

It was the night before the 1996 NBA draft. The call was meant for Kobe Bryant, but he never received it.

Shareef Abdur-Rahim

I know all about adversity and resiliency. I learned about those things at a young age. Had to. Didn’t have a choice.

Caris LeVert

That’s when the house started to shake. I knew what it was right away. Just as my brother got to us, the house collapsed.

Skal Labissière

Because of my teammates and the entire UNC community, I’m going to play in the NBA. And because of coach, I’m going to enter the league as a man.

Brice Johnson

We’re not going to let you guys down. You deserve this — the city of Oakland, the whole Bay Area, you all deserve this.

Marreese Speights

My parents say that on November 16, 1993, I came out of the womb in a Michigan State jersey.

Denzel Valentine