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Pranav Kotai is an NBA beat writer at EssentiallySports. With a master's in sports management and a lifelong passion for basketball, Pranav has an indepth understanding of the sport like no other. Pranav is an open encyclopedia of all storylines, with a well-rounded approach to his writing, especially for his favorites like NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley. Apart from his technical know-how, he also has a strong penchant for identifying personal stories. In his spare time, Pranav enjoys diving into the world of other sports, with a particular interest in F1, football, and cricket.

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Michael Jordan’s Dream Team Caused Excessive Physicality With Opposition Due to Blow-Outs, Only to Oblige Their Ironical Requests Later

Michael Jordan and the Dream Team were loved, but had to suffer being the favorites during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics

“You Settle Too Much!”: Draymond Green Shuts Down Jayson Tatum vs. Carmelo Anthony Debate With Harsh Reality Check for the Champion

Draymond Green reveals his reasons with an advice for Jayson Tatum as he makes his pick between him and Carmelo Anthony

Kevin Hart, Who Couldn’t Even Afford to Pay Taxes, Has a Fortune of $450 Million Now, Courtesy of Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal provided Kevin Hart with an opportunity in 2009 and Hart made sure he took full advantage of it.

Joel Embiid Will Have to Apologize to LeBron James for Old Comments, or Face More Severe Consequences, Says Kwame Brown

Kwame Brown had sympathy for Joel Embiid as he described what would happen to the 76ers star for not apologizing to LeBron.

Michael Jordan’s Arch-Rival Isiah Thomas Dismisses LeBron James Being a Beast in 1975: “Not Sure He Would Be the Best Athlete”

As one former NBA player remarks how well LeBron would have fit in 1975, Isiah Thomas voices his thoughts against such claims.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Other WNBA Stars Aren’t “As Athletic” but Have Another Positive Trait Claims NCAA Star (Exclusive)

Caitlin Clark stamped her name in the WNBA history books and a Bulldogs star spoke exclusively about the impact of the WNBA on his life.

“Older” LeBron James Joined USABMNT Only to Aid Lakers Preparation, Says Kevin Garnett: “Like Kobe Did for Them”

Kevin Garnett highlights his theory regarding why LeBron James and Kevin Durant are eager to play for Team USA

South Sudan Basketball President Condemns “Cruel” Gilbert Arenas’ Comments and Their Effect on Children, Thanks Paul Pierce for Courage

After Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas' comments about South Sudan players gain traction, their Basketball President hits back with a response.

Revealing Kobe Bryant’s Alleged Affairs an Act of “Jealousy” by Sebastian Telfair, Says Kwame Brown: “Why Is You Paying Other Black Men?”

Sebastian Telfair shared an old story about Kobe Bryant, for which multiple people have called him out including Kwame Brown.

“Above My Pay Grade”: Reggie Miller Vouches Loyalty to Shaquille O’Neal & Charles Barkley as Inside the NBA Gains New Pulse

The good news of TNT matching the media rights offer means Reggie Miller would continue on his analyst role alongside the Inside guys.

After Losing Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony Details Placing Trust in Chauncey Billups for Guiding His Denver Years

Carmelo Anthony had two mentors during his long career at the Nuggets and he fondly remembers their influence on his game.

Lamar Odom Demands NBA Recognition for Carlik Jones as Clock Ticks for Teams Eyeing the South Sudan Star

Lamar Odom has been so impressed by Carlik Jones' performance against Team USA that he is sure that an NBA contract would be offered

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