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Dhruv Shastry, an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, brings a wealth of hooping experience to his reporting. Despite contending with an ankle injury that curtailed his on-court endeavors, Dhruv remains at the forefront of his game, displaying an unparalleled understanding of basketball in every aspect as he draws inspiration from the legendary Kobe Bryant. Serving as a contributor to ES, Dhruv's journalistic focus extends to the lifestyle segment of basketball. His reporting involves analyzing sporting personalities, delving into their brand endorsements, tracking trades, and providing insights into their personal lives. With a breakthrough approach, he is not just a writer but a tactician in dissecting the intricate facets of the basketball world. Beyond the adrenaline of the game, Dhruv delves into writing, composing, and engineering music for global audiences.

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“Given Up”: Despite Joel Embiid Throwing Kitchen Sink to Get Paul George, 54YO Media Vet Has No Hopes for 76ers

Veteran analyst talks about why he has given up on Joel Embiid and what is missing in the Philadelphia 76ers' cornerstone

Lakers News: Rich Paul Places Simple Demand On Rob Pelinka’s Shoulder After Bronny James Limits His Draft Options

Rich Paul puts lights on Bronny James' journey and what are his expectations and needs from the team that might pick him at the Draft night

Coach Darvin Ham Mocks LeBron James After Zion Williamson’s Dangerous Charge

Zion Williamson's defensive brilliance gets applauded by Darvin Ham and he even makes a sly remark about his stature

Knicks Made $1 Billion Promise to LeBron James But He Rejected, Claims Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith reveals why LeBron James declined the New York Knicks' offer and joined the Miami Heat forming the Big Three

Warriors’ $300 Million Blunder Hung Dry As NBA Insider Points Out Misfortune That Plagued Stephen Curry & Co

With the recent downfall of the Warriors and Stephen Curry, NBA insiders summarize all the issues related to the team after spending big.

“Meant So Much to Me”: Klay Thompson Draws Lifelong Inspiration From 3X NBA Champion Amid Bench Role With Warriors

Amid the bench role, Klay Thompson felt inspired when the 3x NBA champion praised him and gave him his deserved respect

“You Did This”: Stephen A. Smith Blasts LeBron James for Bronny’s Media Circus

After Bronny James' mock draft rankings go down and LeBron James comes to his support, Stephen A. Smith claims Bron to be the reason of it

“The Fear Of God”: ESPN Scrutinised For Milking Bronny James’ Health Scare In NBA Draft List

With the question of how Bronny James went from a Top 10 Draft prospect to the 39th, an NBA analyst points out ESPN's miscalculations

Cavaliers Injury Report: Donovan Mitchell’s Availability in Question Ahead of 76ers Battle

As the Cavaliers get ready to face the 76ers, they enter the match with a disadvantage as Donovan Mitchell's availability is questionable

Donovan Mitchell Reminisces ‘Craziest’ Moment With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Which Put Him on the NBA Map

Donovan Mitchell talks about his craziest dunk at the McDonalds game due to which the people started to know of him.

“It’s About How Many Burgers He’s Eating”: Stephen A. Smith Unabashedly Slanders Xlbs Zion Williamson to Enforce Accountability

After Zion Williamson was questioned and criticized about his fitness, Stephen A. Smith spoke about what he needed to prove in the NBA

Luka Doncic Made Jalen Brunson Doubt Himself as a Basketball Player: “Do I Belong?”

As Jalen Brunson joined the Dallas Mavericks alongside Luka Doncic, looking at the Slovenian's talent, he started doubting himself

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