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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort brings Haitian pride, lockdown defense to NBA playoffs
One of the league’s best defenders, Dort is one of nearly 179,000 Canadians of Haitian descent in Canada
Culture
LaMelo Ball debuts his first lifestyle shoe with the Puma LaFrancé
Charlotte Hornets star and Puma collaborated on his first lifestyle shoe
Sports
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is the constant amid continual change
Four-time All-Star is the lone remaining player from the Suns’ NBA Finals team from 2021
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does his grandmother proud
Mildred ‘Mimi’ Maxey set an example for her grandson before her death in 2020 and his entry into the NBA
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson ‘never changed’ in his rise to stardom
From high school state champion to NBA All-Star, the veteran guard remains humble
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Bradley Beal diary: ‘This is the most exciting part of the year’
Phoenix Suns guard discusses team’s late surge to playoffs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Blake Griffin’s retirement and more
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Blake Griffin was a cultural phenomenon with the LA Clippers, but not for the reason you think
The recently retired former All-Star stood up against then-team owner Donald Sterling’s racist remarks
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Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul isn’t retiring, but has uncertain future
The 12-time All-Star was a key leader as a reserve, but his return to the Bay Area hinges on $30 million non-guaranteed year
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Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has fatherhood to thank for his focus
Birth of Russell’s son Riley in 2022 helped him on and off the court: ‘I got a different motivation’