The Players Tribune

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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

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Marcus Paige

I'm not taking this chance for granted. This has been one hell of a ride. Let’s keep it going.

Richard Jefferson

Using a format familiar to anyone who has ever applied for a new job, we asked some incoming NBA rookies a few questions so you could get to know them better. T

Thon Maker

We still might be a hockey country but it's changing. I want everyone to know: You can play basketball in Canada and you can still get to where you need to go.

Jamal Murray

My younger sister is gay. She’d been at Pulse the weekend before. I called her immediately. There’s a lifetime that passes between rings when you’re terrified o

Shavonte Zellous

Using a format familiar to anyone who has ever applied for a new job, we asked some incoming NBA rookies a few questions so you could get to know them better. T

Jimmy Gavin

I'm way stronger than people think I am. When people see my slim frame and they think they're going to bully me, I just come back with the strength you don't se

Brandon Ingram