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Do Any NBA Players Smoke Cigarettes?

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. And preorder Drew’s next book, The Night The Lights Went Out, while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking about art guys, terrible beach food, Porky’s, and more. Your letters: Anthony: Do you think there’s ANY player currently in […]

The NBA Finals At The End Of The World, With Albert Burneko

Devin Booker and Chris Paul high-five at the end of Phoenix's victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

The Official Defector Guide To The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery

Dan McQuade

Devin Booker in a suit, sitting at the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery

Call Of The Ice Bath, With Chris Bosh

Author Chris Bosh, seen here during his playing days.

It All Changes So Quickly

Dan McQuade

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 06: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks the ball against Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on June 6, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

It Got So Loud

Dan McQuade

The 76ers arena with the Sixers up 23-6 early in a playoff game. It's full and looks loud. It's a wide shot, with a wide angle lense

Activism, Branding, And Writing While Black, With Tyler R. Tynes

Kevin Durant warms up before Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves in a meaningful t-shirt.

How To Fix The NBA’s Three-Point “Crisis”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket in the final seconds of their 123-115 win over the Detroit Pistons during overtime at State Farm Arena on January 20, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The NBA’s Vaccine Decision-Making Doesn’t Need To Be So Complicated

Maitreyi Anantharaman

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver waits to speak at the Los Angeles Lakers championship ring ceremony before the season opening game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

The NBA Season Is Well Into The Shit

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Head coach Doc Rivers speaks to players during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Wells Fargo Center on January 09, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

I Hope Your Brain Is Big Enough To Make Sense Of This ESPN Blog About How The NBA Is Like Finance

Patrick Redford

A trader walks past a screen during the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 17, 2020 at Wall Street in New York City. - Wall Street stocks rallied Tuesday on expectations for massive federal stimulus to address the economic hit from the coronavirus, partially recovering some of their losses from the prior session. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images)

Walt “Clyde” Frazier, The Clydes, And The Invention Of NBA Cool

Book Excerpts That Don't Suck

Walt Clyde Frazier the man, left, holds Walt Clyde Frazier the sneaker, right.

Talking About The Daryl Morey Legacy And The Unripe Fruit Lifestyle, With Isaac Chotiner

James Harden tells a referee what seems like a very interesting story.

How Many NBA Arenas Actually Became Polling Places?

Diana Moskovitz

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Kelsey McKinney

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People cast their vote on the first day of early voting at the Vote Center at Staples Center sports and entertainment arena in Los Angeles, California

Concern Trolling About NBA Ratings Has Always Been The Loudest Dog Whistle

Dan McQuade

The National Anthem at the NBA Finals

Learn To Like A New Sport By Finding A Good Crush

Kelsey McKinney

P.K. Subban and Lindsey Vonn wear sunglasses and smooch

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