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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Tom Ley

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Defector Up All Night

Nikola Jokic Finally Gets Some Recognition

Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers – Game Three

Media Meltdowns

Some Guys And Radio Freaks Remain 0-97 When Trying To Break NBA News

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Ray Ratto

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks reacts on the court during the second half of Game One of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on May 02, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 121-114.

Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns – Game One

Luka Doncic Is Going It Alone

Denver Nuggets v Golden State Warriors – Game Five

How Nice It Must Be To Have Your Cranium In Nikola Jokic’s Hand

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Lauren Theisen

Denver Nuggets v Golden State Warriors – Game Two

The Warriors Are Back, And They’re Incredible

Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets

Bones Stole The Show

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Patrick Redford

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of Team LeBron and Joel Embiid #21 of Team Durant talk during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

2022 NBA All-Star Game

Let’s Take Stock Of The NBA MVP Race

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Nikola Jokic Crafts Another Masterpiece

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Nikola Jokic Tried So Hard To Be Good

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Nikola Jokic Put The Pelicans In Hell

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They Were Playing The Serbian National Anthem In The Club

Portland Trail Blazers v Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets Are Hurtling Towards A Lost Season

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Giri Nathan

The older brothers of Nikola Jokic celebrate his winning the MVP trophy.

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Nikola Jokic’s Two Enormous Brothers Have His Back, Even Online

Denver Nuggets v Golden State Warriors

It’s Long Past Time For Nikola Jokic To Relax

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Lauri Markkanen Squashed Nikola Jokic

Phoenix Suns v Denver Nuggets – Game Three

Heed The Wisdom Of The Horseman

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Sports Highlight Of The Day

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is Nikola Jokic Trotting With His Horse

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Cameron Payne in a Suns jersey, looking happy.

Cameron Payne Worked Hard To Arrive At The Point Of Nikola Jokic’s Surrender

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Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers fans

Denver Nuggets v Portland Trail Blazers – Game Six

Damian Lillard Can’t Get Away With Being Human

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets passes downcourt against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 01, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets v Chicago Bulls

Nikola Jokic Has Been Sculpted

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on prior to a game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on March 17, 2021 in Houston, Texas. 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets

How The MVP Race Works

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Aaron Gordon Unlocks A Much Scarier Version Of The Denver Nuggets

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Nikola Jokic Explains Rare Poster Dunk With Science And Mime

Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks

50-Point Games Are For Losers

Sacramento Kings v Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Has The Pull

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