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For Michael Jordan, success as a pitchman required a form of colorblindness
His commercials projected a ‘virtual integration’ in which Jordan became the imaginary playmate of white fans
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Basketball Africa League coming to South Africa with new format in 2024
BAL will play in four countries for the first time
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Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has a proud mentor in Tyson Chandler
The 19-year NBA veteran has taken the talented rookie under his wing: ‘He reminds me a lot of myself’
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Washington Wizards City Edition jerseys inspired by Benjamin Banneker
The jerseys dig deep into Washington history, including the legendary Black astronomer
Sports
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum asks how to help Black youths in the city
NBA veteran visits the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center to talk about solutions, resources
Sports
The Miami Heat take Heat Culture from locker room to City Edition jerseys
Jersey includes team’s mantra of ‘hardest-working, best conditioned’
Sports
Jason Kidd becomes co-owner of Oakland Roots and Soul SC
Dallas Mavericks coach joins group including former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch, rapper G-Eazy as an investor
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San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama builds huge following
Spurs veterans embrace Wemby Mania; team opponents predict future excellence