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Opinion: How ‘Linsanity’ Sparked Hope In Asian American Hoopers

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On Sept. 20, HBO Max announced the development of a documentary detailing the rise of then-New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. With Lin’s journey to superstardom, the Knicks were able to squeeze into the playoffs as the No.7 seed. The documentary is set to release Oct. 11, and I, for one, will sign up for HBO Max just for that reason. "Linsanity" is one of the best types of … [Read more...] about Opinion: How ‘Linsanity’ Sparked Hope In Asian American Hoopers

Hot Shots: Warriors On Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship

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Oh, how quickly they forget. It’s funny how time works, right? It feels like it wasn’t too long ago when the Golden State Warriors completed a dynasty for the ages, winning three championships in five years. Since the departure of current Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, experts have quickly written off the Warriors, especially since Warriors guard Klay Thompson … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Warriors On Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship

The Graphic’s NBA Playoff Preview

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Art by Peau PorotesanoApril 15. The day the 2017 NBA Playoffs officially begin. Yes, we've still got a few more games left in the regular season, but for the most part, most of the teams, with the exception of those on the playoff bubble, are already thinking about their upcoming matchups and how they can win three straight series to reach the Finals.Although at the beginning … [Read more...] about The Graphic’s NBA Playoff Preview

NBA Superteams Ranked

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Art by Peau Porotesano Remember the good-'ol days, when the NBA seemed to be an equal-opportunity employer? Any little scrappy team could rise up and win the Finals? Yeah, me neither. That hasn't existed in pro basketball since the 70s, when a bunch of middle-class teams won their only title (Bucks, Bullets/Wizards, Blazers, *holds back tears* Sonics). Since then, a few … [Read more...] about NBA Superteams Ranked

NBA: Western Conference Preview

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Art by Peau Porotesano It’s that time again when the “best of the west” and the “pest of the west” come out to compete for the title of Western Conference Champions. With all the offseason drama surrounding the NBA’s Western Conference over the past few months, it is finally time to evaluate how everything shook out for the 2016-17 season. Gone are legendary icons of … [Read more...] about NBA: Western Conference Preview