LeBron James
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LeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers presents challenges even for the King
Arguably the most talented roster of James’ career comes with chemistry, health and fit questions
Sports
LeBron James understands the price of basketball freedom
Every era has its defining superstar. Only one has spent two decades changing the NBA’s forecast every time he made a ‘Decision.’
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LeBron James’ career may not be over, but it’s the end of something
Whether he retires or not, there’s no perfect poetry to this last stand
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Ball Up Top: Steph Curry’s return, Lakers in TROUBLE, and LeBron vs. MEMPHIS
David Dennis Jr. discusses Curry’s first game back from injury, the Lakers’ injury woes and LeBron’s Memphis problems
Culture
Memphis, the city LeBron James didn’t see
The NBA’s most influential voice is allowed his preferences—but dismissing Memphis ignores the weight, history, and community behind the city.
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The NBA doesn’t need a face. It needs folklore.
In a league no longer defined by monoculture, mythology matters more than monarchy
Culture
Why JuJu Watkins’ Nike LeBron NXXT Gen is a step toward her own signature shoe
The USC basketball star spent 18 months designing a new silhouette with Nike that was unveiled this week
Sports
NBA overreactions: LeBron is no All-Star, Hornets for real, Kuminga-Warriors back?
David Dennis Jr. plays ‘Cap or No Cap’ with some of the league’s top storylines
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Martin Luther King Jr. has a legacy in America. A sneaker shows we’ve lost the plot.
Nike’s LeBron 23 ‘Honor the King’ reopens a wound in the name of capitalism