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Dan McQuade

Here’s A Fun Shot Clock Violation

Chris Thompson

Protesters hold up signs opposing vaccine mandates.

Dadfector

The Personal Choice Not Everybody Gets To Make

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Funbag

Do Any NBA Players Smoke Cigarettes?

David Roth

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

Podcasts

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

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

The Official Defector Guide To The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery

Author Chris Bosh, seen here during his playing days.

Call Of The Ice Bath, With Chris Bosh

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 All Changes So Quickly

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

It Got So Loud

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

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

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)

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

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