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<h2 style="text-align: center">Boston Celtics 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Boston Celtics are the most decorated team in the NBA. They are owned by Wyc Grousbeck, under his group 'Boston Basketball Partners'. Grousbeck is also the governor of the Celtics, while Rich Gotham serves as the president of the franchise.?

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The Boston Celtics were founded in 1946 as one of the association?s initial eight teams. They are statistically the most successful team in the league?s history. The Celtics have won the most NBA championships (17) and the <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/which-team-with-most-wins-in-nba-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">most number of games</a> in NBA history to date. Moreover, they are a part of the NBA?s Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

The TD Garden is the current home arena of the Celtics. The team moved here in 1995 from the iconic Boston Garden, which has now been demolished. Their modern logo has their mascot ?<a href="https://twitter.com/celticslucky18?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lucky the Leprechaun</a>? spinning a basketball on one hand and holding a cane in the other.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">History</h2>
A large part of the Celtics? success came in the 1960s, when they were led by the fearless Bill Russell. Standing at a towering height, just shy of seven feet, Russell is regarded as one of the greatest centers to have graced the league. The Hall of Famer won eleven titles with the Celtics, marking him as their most important player in history.?

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Bill Russell was meticulously scouted and picked by legendary Celtics coach Red Auerbach, in 1956. Russell?s trade on draft day is one of the most significant moments in the league?s glorious history. Following Russell?s retirement, the Celtics shortly found a new player to fill in his mighty shoes.?

Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-boston-celtics-that-was-a-dream-come-true-for-me-jayson-tatum-recalls-his-workout-with-kobe-bryant/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">?That Was a Dream Come True for Me?: Jayson Tatum Recalls His Workout With Kobe Bryant</a>

The Celtics saw tremendous success in the Larry Bird era, winning three titles to broaden their legacy. Bird guided Boston to four straight Finals and won the league MVP award for three straight years from 1984 to 1986. After his retirement, the franchise experienced a slump where they failed to qualify for the playoffs for six straight years.?

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Boston last won the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> championship in the 2007/08 season. They boasted a super-team in the league with the likes of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. Now, the team is thriving under young stars like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jayson-tatum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jayson Tatum</a> and Jaylen Brown, who are proving to be promising young talents, to uplift the franchise.?

Read More: <a title="What Made Jayson Tatum Choose The Boston Celtics When He Was Fixed On Joining A Different NBA Team" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-what-made-jayson-tatum-choose-the-boston-celtics-when-he-was-fixed-on-joining-a-different-nba-team-phoenix-suns/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">What Made Jayson Tatum Choose The Boston Celtics When He Was Fixed On Joining A Different NBA Team</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Boston Celtics 2021-22 starting lineup</h2>
Marcus Smart (G)
Jaylen Brown (G)
Jayson Tatum (F)
Daniel Theis (F)
Tristan Thompson (C)

<h2 style="text-align: center">Team?s sponsors</h2>
The main sponsor of the team is General Electric Company (GE), who also gets to place their logo on the team?s uniforms. The Celtics have always stuck with the traditional green and white colors as their primary and secondary jersey options every season.?

Besides GE, there are several corporates who have a tie-up with the Celtics franchise. From Converse to Gatorade and Tissot, a diverse group of companies has <a href="https://www.nba.com/celtics/team/partners/current" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">struck a partnership</a> with the Boston Celtics.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Founded?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1946</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Eastern</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Atlantic</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Rich Gotham?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">General Manager</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Danny Ainge</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Brad Stevens?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">TD Garden</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Championships (17)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (9)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1974,?1976,?1981,?1984,?1985,?1986,?1987,?2008,?2010)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (31)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1957,?1958,?1959,?1960,?1961,?1962,?1963,?1964,?1965,?1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/celtics/">https://www.nba.com/celtics/</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Boston Celtics 2021-22 roster</h2>
<table style="height: 1120px" width="548">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Jayson Tatum</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>March 3, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Jaylen Brown</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>October 24, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Payton Pritchard</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>January 28, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>71</td>
<td>Dennis Schroder</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>September 15, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>36</td>
<td>Marcus Smart</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>March 6, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>42</td>
<td>Al Horford</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>June 3, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Enes Freedom</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>May 20, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td>Bruno Fernando</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>August 15, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td>Robert Williams</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>237</td>
<td>October 17, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Grant Williams</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>November 30, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Sam Hauser</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>December 8, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>97</td>
<td>Brodric Thomas</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>January 28, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Bol Bol</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>7-2</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>November 16, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Aaron Nesmith</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>October 16, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>PJ Dozier</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>October 25, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Josh Richardson</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>September 15, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Romeo Langford</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>216</td>
<td>October 25, 1999</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Boston Celtics 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Boston Celtics are the most decorated team in the NBA. They are owned by Wyc Grousbeck, under his group &#8216;Boston Basketball Partners&#8217;. Grousbeck is also the governor of the Celtics, while Rich Gotham serves as the president of the franchise.? The Boston Celtics were founded in 1946 as one of the association?s initial eight teams. They are statistically the most successful team in the league?s history. The Celtics have won the most NBA championships (17) and the most number of games in NBA history to date. Moreover, they are a part of the NBA?s Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The TD Garden is the current home arena of the Celtics. The team moved here in 1995 from the iconic Boston Garden, which has now been demolished. Their modern logo has their mascot ?Lucky the Leprechaun? spinning a basketball on one hand and holding a cane in the other.? History A large part of the Celtics? success came in the 1960s, when they were led by the fearless Bill Russell. Standing at a towering height, just shy of seven feet, Russell is regarded as one of the greatest centers to have graced the league. The Hall of Famer won eleven titles with the Celtics, marking him as their most important player in history.? Bill Russell was meticulously scouted and picked by legendary Celtics coach Red Auerbach, in 1956. Russell?s trade on draft day is one of the most significant moments in the league?s glorious history. Following Russell?s retirement, the Celtics shortly found a new player to fill in his mighty shoes.? Read More: ?That Was a Dream Come True for Me?: Jayson Tatum Recalls His Workout With Kobe Bryant The Celtics saw tremendous success in the Larry Bird era, winning three titles to broaden their legacy. Bird guided Boston to four straight Finals and won the league MVP award for three straight years from 1984 to 1986. After his retirement, the franchise experienced a slump where they failed to qualify for the playoffs for six straight years.? Boston last won the NBA championship in the 2007/08 season. They boasted a super-team in the league with the likes of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. Now, the team is thriving under young stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are proving to be promising young talents, to uplift the franchise.? Read More: What Made Jayson Tatum Choose The Boston Celtics When He Was Fixed On Joining A Different NBA Team Boston Celtics 2021-22 starting lineup Marcus Smart (G) Jaylen Brown (G) Jayson Tatum (F) Daniel Theis (F) Tristan Thompson (C) Team?s sponsors The main sponsor of the team is General Electric Company (GE), who also gets to place their logo on the team?s uniforms. The Celtics have always stuck with the traditional green and white colors as their primary and secondary jersey options every season.? Besides GE, there are several corporates who have a tie-up with the Celtics franchise. From Converse to Gatorade and Tissot, a diverse group of companies has struck a partnership with the Boston Celtics.? Achievements and History  Founded? 1946  Conference Eastern  Division? Atlantic  President Rich Gotham?  General Manager Danny Ainge  Head Coach? Brad Stevens?  Arena? TD Garden  Championships (17) (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008)  Conference Titles (9) (1974,?1976,?1981,?1984,?1985,?1986,?1987,?2008,?2010)  Division Titles (31) (1957,?1958,?1959,?1960,?1961,?1962,?1963,?1964,?1965,?1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017)  Website https://www.nba.com/celtics/  Boston Celtics 2021-22 roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date  0 Jayson Tatum SF 6-8 210 March 3, 1998  7 Jaylen Brown SG 6-6 223 October 24, 1996  11 Payton Pritchard SG 6-1 195 January 28, 1998  71 Dennis Schroder SG 6-3 172 September 15, 1993  36 Marcus Smart PG 6-3 220 March 6, 1994  42 Al Horford C 6-9 240 June 3, 1986  13 Enes Freedom C 6-10 250 May 20, 1992  28 Bruno Fernando C 6-9 240 August 15, 1998  44 Robert Williams C 6-8 237 October 17, 1997  12 Grant Williams PF 6-6 236 November 30, 1998  30 Sam Hauser SF 6-8 215 December 8, 1997  97 Brodric Thomas SG 6-5 185 January 28, 1997  Bol Bol PF 7-2 220 November 16, 1999  26 Aaron Nesmith SF 6-5 215 October 16, 1999  PJ Dozier SG 6-6 205 October 25, 1996  8 Josh Richardson SG 6-5 200 September 15, 1993  9 Romeo Langford SG 6-4 216 October 25, 1999

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Chicago Bulls 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Chicago Bulls basketball team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf and plays in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They were founded in 1966 and their base is at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls share this stadium with the NHL side, Chicago Blackhawks. 
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The franchise attained superstardom in the 90s, where they won six NBA titles. There were two three-peats when <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Jordan</a> was part of the team in this decade.?
The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons had a memorable rivalry in the late 80s and early 90s. The teams faced each other in three consecutive conference finals between 1989-1991. On each occasion, the winner of this clash claimed the <a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> title.?
In 1992, the Chicago Bulls set a franchise record of 67 wins. Three years later, in Michael Jordan's first full season after the short-lived baseball career, the Chicago Bulls became the first team to record 70 regular-season wins. That year, they also became the first team to have 3 players on the NBA All-Defensive First Team.?
Read More: <a title="Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-was-michael-jordan-forced-retire-in-1993-due-to-his-gambling-addiction-a-look-back-at-the-conspiracy-theories/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories</a>
After Jordan's second retirement, the Chicago Bulls struggled and did not feature in the playoffs until 2005. After another lean year, they made the playoffs on 8 consecutive occasions from 2007 to 2015.?
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Two players have won the NBA MVP Award in Chicago Bulls colors. They are Michael Jordan (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and Derrick Rose (2011) who, at 22, was the youngest recipient of the award. Currently, the side is experiencing its best outing in many years, sitting inside the top-2 of the Eastern Conference.
Read More: <a title="The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-the-significance-of-the-famous-number-23-behind-the-jersey-of-michael-jordan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center">?Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Founded</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1966</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Eastern</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Central</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Michael Reinsdorf</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">General Manager?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Marc Eversley?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Billy Donovan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">United Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Championships (6)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (6)</td>
<td>(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (9)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/bulls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/bulls</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Chicago Bulls 2022 Roster</h2>
<table style="height: 1110px" width="519">
<thead>
<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>DeMar DeRozan</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>August 7, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Troy Brown Jr.</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>July 28, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Lonzo Ball</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>October 27, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Alex Caruso</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>186</td>
<td>February 28, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Ayo Dosunmu</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>January 17, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Tony Bradley</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>248</td>
<td>January 8, 1998</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Derrick Jones Jr.</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>February 15, 1997</td>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Zach LaVine</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>March 10, 1995</td>
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<td>24</td>
<td>Javonte Green</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>July 23, 1993</td>
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<td>28</td>
<td>Alfonzo McKinnie</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>September 17, 1992</td>
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<td>25</td>
<td>Tyler Cook</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>September 23, 1997</td>
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<td>19</td>
<td>Marko Simonovic</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>216</td>
<td>October 15, 1999</td>
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<td>14</td>
<td>Malcolm Hill</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>October 26, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td>Patrick Williams</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>August 26, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Coby White</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>February 16, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Nikola Vucevic</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>260</td>
<td>October 24, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Matt Thomas</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>August 4, 1994</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Chicago Bulls basketball team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf and plays in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They were founded in 1966 and their base is at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls share this stadium with the NHL side, Chicago Blackhawks.  The franchise attained superstardom in the 90s, where they won six NBA titles. There were two three-peats when Michael Jordan was part of the team in this decade.? The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons had a memorable rivalry in the late 80s and early 90s. The teams faced each other in three consecutive conference finals between 1989-1991. On each occasion, the winner of this clash claimed the NBA title.? In 1992, the Chicago Bulls set a franchise record of 67 wins. Three years later, in Michael Jordan&#8217;s first full season after the short-lived baseball career, the Chicago Bulls became the first team to record 70 regular-season wins. That year, they also became the first team to have 3 players on the NBA All-Defensive First Team.? Read More: Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories After Jordan&#8217;s second retirement, the Chicago Bulls struggled and did not feature in the playoffs until 2005. After another lean year, they made the playoffs on 8 consecutive occasions from 2007 to 2015.? Two players have won the NBA MVP Award in Chicago Bulls colors. They are Michael Jordan (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and Derrick Rose (2011) who, at 22, was the youngest recipient of the award. Currently, the side is experiencing its best outing in many years, sitting inside the top-2 of the Eastern Conference. Read More: The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan ?Achievements and History  Founded 1966  Conference Eastern  Division? Central  President Michael Reinsdorf  General Manager? Marc Eversley?  Head Coach? Billy Donovan  Arena? United Center  Championships (6) (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)  Conference Titles (6) (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)  Division Titles (9) (1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)  Website www.nba.com/bulls  Chicago Bulls 2022 Roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date   11 DeMar DeRozan PF 6-6 220 August 7, 1989  7 Troy Brown Jr. SF 6-6 215 July 28, 1999  2 Lonzo Ball PG 6-6 190 October 27, 1997  6 Alex Caruso SG 6-4 186 February 28, 1994  12 Ayo Dosunmu SG 6-5 200 January 17, 2000  13 Tony Bradley C 6-10 248 January 8, 1998  5 Derrick Jones Jr. PF 6-5 210 February 15, 1997  8 Zach LaVine SG 6-5 200 March 10, 1995  24 Javonte Green SF 6-4 205 July 23, 1993  28 Alfonzo McKinnie SF 6-7 215 September 17, 1992  25 Tyler Cook PF 6-8 255 September 23, 1997  19 Marko Simonovic C 6-11 216 October 15, 1999  14 Malcolm Hill SF 6-6 22 October 26, 1995  44 Patrick Williams PF 6-7 215 August 26, 2001  0 Coby White PG 6-5 195 February 16, 2000  9 Nikola Vucevic C 6-10 260 October 24, 1990  21 Matt Thomas SG 6-4 190 August 4, 1994

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<h2>Philadelphia 76ers</h2>
<h2>History</h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers trace their roots back to the Syracuse Nationals of the National Basketball League which was founded in 1946. They are one of the oldest teams in the league. Even though many teams opted to move to the Basketball Association of America when a merger between NBL and BAA was in-talks, the Nationals remained with the NBL. They were one of seven NBL teams that were brought into the NBA after the merger of NBL and BAA in 1949. The team found early success by winning its first NBA title in 1955.

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When new owners purchased the franchise in 1963, the team was relocated to Philadelphia. This was after the Philadelphia Warriors had moved to San Francisco. So, the NBA allowed the relocation to fill the void in a major city like Philadelphia. After moving to Philadelphia, a contest was held to find a new name for the team and the winning name was, the "76ers". So far, the Sixers have won three NBA championships.
<h2>Who is the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers?</h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers are owned by Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment LLC which was founded by private equity investors Josh Harris and David Blitzer in September 2017. The investment group led by Harris and Blitzer reportedly purchased 100% of the franchise for $280 million in 2011 from previous owners Comcast Spectacor. The holding company also owns the New Jersey Devils of the NHL and the Delaware Blue Coats of the G-League, among others.
<h2>Who is the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers?</h2>
Former NBA star Elton Brand is the General Manager of the 76ers. Notably, the two-time All-Star also played for the Sixers during his 16-year NBA career. After dominating college basketball for Duke, Brand declared for the 1999 draft. The Chicago Bulls selected the power forward as the #1 pick.

Brand hit the ground running in his rookie season and averaged a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in 81 games. For his impressive performances throughout the season, he shared the Rookie of the Year award with superstar Steve Francis.

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After two seasons with the Bulls, Brand was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2001. He continued to play at a high level in the upcoming seasons and established himself as one of the best players in the league. Unfortunately, Brand suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in 2007 and only played 8 games that season. He was then traded to the 76ers where he played four seasons and contributed decently.

After small stints in Dallas and Atlanta, Brand announced his retirement in 2015. However, he came back from retirement in 2016 and returned to the Sixers where he finished his playing career during the off-season. After his second retirement, Brand was named the player development consultant of the Sixers. A year later he became the GM of the Delaware Blue Coats. Brand was promoted as the GM of the 76ers in 2018.
<h2>Team sponsors</h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly signed an "eight-figure deal" with Crypto.com as the team's jersey patch sponsor in 2021. Some of the other major sponsors of the team are 97.5 The Fanatic, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, BetMGM, Kia and Coca-Cola.
<h2>Philadelphia 76ers roster</h2>
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<td>James Harden</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>33</td>
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<td>Joel Embiid</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>29</td>
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<td>Tobias Harris</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>P.J. Tucker</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>38</td>
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<tr>
<td>Tyrese Maxey</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>22</td>
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<td>Danuel House Jr.</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>30</td>
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<tr>
<td>De?Anthony Melton</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>25</td>
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<td>Georges Niang</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Montrezl Harrell</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>29</td>
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<tr>
<td>Furkan Korkmaz</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>25</td>
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<td>Jaden Springer</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>20</td>
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<td>Shake Milton</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Achievements and wins</h2>
The Syracuse Nationals were unsuccessful during their time in the NBL from 1946 to 1949. After moving to the NBA in 1949, the team clinched their first division title in 1950. Despite disappointments in the playoffs, the team continued its ascension, winning the division title again in 1952. The Nationals faced the Lakers in the 1953-54 NBA Finals.In an epic game 7, the Lakers clinched the title.

The Nationals reached the Finals in the next year as well and locked horns with the Boston Celtics this time. It was another tightly contested series. In the dying seconds of the game, NBA legend George King gave the Nationals the lead by sinking a free-throw and then stole the inbound pass to clinch the franchise's first-ever championship in 1955.

The reigning champions struggled in the next season - a trend that continued in the years that followed. The team was then relocated to Philadelphia by new owners in 1963. Also, the team's name was changed to the Philadelphia 76ers after a naming contest. The Sixers then made a bold move by acquiring superstar Wilt Chamberlain from the Warriors. Led by Chamberlain, the 76ers became one of the best teams in the league, with other stars such as Billy Cunningham and Hal Greer.

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After winning the division title in 1966 and 1967, the team reached the 1967 Finals against the Warriors. The Warriors' history with Philadelphia added fuel to the contest. Chamberlain and his teammates helped the 76ers clinch the second title by beating the Warriors in six games. This brought an end to their 12-year title drought.

After one more season, the 76ers traded Chamberlain to the Lakers. In the seasons that followed, the team struggled to make deep runs in the playoffs. The Sixers then made a blockbuster $3 million move to bring superstar Julius Erving to the team in 1976 when the ABA merged with the NBA. Erving was already a two-time ABA champion and brought immediate success leading the 76ers to the Finals.

After taking a 2-0 lead against the Trail Blazers, the team shockingly lost the next four games and lost the title. The Sixers then lost the 1980 and 1982 Finals against the Lakers. The 76ers finally avenged their losses when they swept the Lakers for their third title in 1983.

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After the 1983 season, the 76ers struggled to make the Finals despite the efforts of NBA legend Charles Barkley. After Barkley left the team, the Sixers did not make the playoffs for a few years. Then superstar Allen Iverson brought new energy to the franchise. Iverson led the team to the Finals in 2001. Unfortunately, the Sixers lost the series 4-1.

In recent years, the Sixers have become one of the best teams in the league with the entry of 2022 NBA MVP Joel Embiid. However, he is yet to lead the team to the ultimate stage.
<h2>Key players and coaches</h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers have had some great players and coaches over the years. The franchise has retired the jerseys of the following legends: Dolph Schayes (4), Hal Greer (15), Dave Zinkoff, Billy Cunningham (32), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Julius Erving (6), Maurice Cheeks (10), Bobby Jones (24), Moses Malone (2), Charles Barkley (34) and Allen Iverson (3).

Some of the legendary head coaches of the 76ers have been Alex Hannum, Jack Ramsay, Chuck Daly and Larry Brown.
<h2>Philadelphia 76ers mascot and uniforms</h2>
Franklin the Dog has been the mascot of the 76ers since 2015. Currently, the Sixers don white uniforms for home games, blue uniforms for away trips, and an alternate uniform in red. Also, the team has various other uniforms like the City edition, Earned, etc.
<h2>Philadelphia 76ers? rivals?</h2>
The Boston Celtics are arguably the biggest rivals of the 76ers. Being two of the oldest teams in the NBA and also from the same Conference, the two have a feisty rivalry. The teams have clashed a record 19 times in the playoffs. The Celtics have mostly dominated, winning 12. The trend continued in the 2022-23 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals when the Celtics eliminated the 76ers 4-2.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are another major rival of the Sixers because of their history in the Finals. The two have battled in the Finals six times and the Lakers have won on five occasions. The Lakers' dominance started in 1950 when they defeated the Sixers 4-2. In the 1953-54 Finals, the Lakers again came out on top with a 4-3 win. The two teams clashed in the 1980 Finals and the Lakers won 4-2. The Lakers again defeated the 76ers 4-2 in the 1982 Finals. The Sixers and the Lakers once again locked horns the next year. This time, the 76ers swept the Lakers for their third title in 1983.

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Fast forward to the 2000-01 season, the teams again faced each other on the ultimate stage. Notably, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers had swept every opponent in the playoffs that year. They were looking to set the record by sweeping the 76ers as well. However, Allen Iverson and the Sixers shocked everyone by winning game-1 at the Lakers' home. But the run was short-lived as the Lakers won the next four comfortably to win the title.
<h2>Why are the Philadelphia 76ers called the 76ers?</h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers' name originates from the year 1776, the year the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.
<h2>Philadelphia 76ers on social media</h2>
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<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sixers/?hl=en">@sixers</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/sixers/">@sixers</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sixers/">@Sixers</a></td>
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<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.nba.com/sixers?tmd=1">https://www.nba.com/sixers?tmd=1</a></td>
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<td>Founded?</td>
<td>1946</td>
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<td>Owner</td>
<td>Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment LLC</td>
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<td>President</td>
<td>Daryl Morey</td>
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<tr>
<td>Conference</td>
<td>East</td>
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<tr>
<td>General Manager</td>
<td>Elton Brand</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Head Coach</td>
<td>Nick Nurse</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sponsors</td>
<td>Crypto.com, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, etc.</td>
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<tr>
<td>Arena</td>
<td>Wells Fargo Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference Titles</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Division Titles</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team Value</td>
<td>$3.15 billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers History The Philadelphia 76ers trace their roots back to the Syracuse Nationals of the National Basketball League which was founded in 1946. They are one of the oldest teams in the league. Even though many teams opted to move to the Basketball Association of America when a merger between NBL and BAA was in-talks, the Nationals remained with the NBL. They were one of seven NBL teams that were brought into the NBA after the merger of NBL and BAA in 1949. The team found early success by winning its first NBA title in 1955. When new owners purchased the franchise in 1963, the team was relocated to Philadelphia. This was after the Philadelphia Warriors had moved to San Francisco. So, the NBA allowed the relocation to fill the void in a major city like Philadelphia. After moving to Philadelphia, a contest was held to find a new name for the team and the winning name was, the &#8220;76ers&#8221;. So far, the Sixers have won three NBA championships. Who is the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers? The Philadelphia 76ers are owned by Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment LLC which was founded by private equity investors Josh Harris and David Blitzer in September 2017. The investment group led by Harris and Blitzer reportedly purchased 100% of the franchise for $280 million in 2011 from previous owners Comcast Spectacor. The holding company also owns the New Jersey Devils of the NHL and the Delaware Blue Coats of the G-League, among others. Who is the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers? Former NBA star Elton Brand is the General Manager of the 76ers. Notably, the two-time All-Star also played for the Sixers during his 16-year NBA career. After dominating college basketball for Duke, Brand declared for the 1999 draft. The Chicago Bulls selected the power forward as the #1 pick. Brand hit the ground running in his rookie season and averaged a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in 81 games. For his impressive performances throughout the season, he shared the Rookie of the Year award with superstar Steve Francis. Read More: How Did Philadelphia 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Get the Nickname ?Doc?? After two seasons with the Bulls, Brand was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2001. He continued to play at a high level in the upcoming seasons and established himself as one of the best players in the league. Unfortunately, Brand suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in 2007 and only played 8 games that season. He was then traded to the 76ers where he played four seasons and contributed decently. After small stints in Dallas and Atlanta, Brand announced his retirement in 2015. However, he came back from retirement in 2016 and returned to the Sixers where he finished his playing career during the off-season. After his second retirement, Brand was named the player development consultant of the Sixers. A year later he became the GM of the Delaware Blue Coats. Brand was promoted as the GM of the 76ers in 2018. Team sponsors The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly signed an &#8220;eight-figure deal&#8221; with Crypto.com as the team&#8217;s jersey patch sponsor in 2021. Some of the other major sponsors of the team are 97.5 The Fanatic, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, BetMGM, Kia and Coca-Cola. Philadelphia 76ers roster  James Harden Shooting Guard 33  Joel Embiid Center 29  Tobias Harris Power Forward 30  P.J. Tucker Power Forward 38  Tyrese Maxey Point Guard 22  Danuel House Jr. Small Forward 30  De?Anthony Melton Shooting Guard 25  Georges Niang Small Forward 29  Montrezl Harrell Center 29  Furkan Korkmaz Shooting Guard 25  Jaden Springer Guard 20  Shake Milton Shooting Guard 26  Achievements and wins The Syracuse Nationals were unsuccessful during their time in the NBL from 1946 to 1949. After moving to the NBA in 1949, the team clinched their first division title in 1950. Despite disappointments in the playoffs, the team continued its ascension, winning the division title again in 1952. The Nationals faced the Lakers in the 1953-54 NBA Finals.In an epic game 7, the Lakers clinched the title. The Nationals reached the Finals in the next year as well and locked horns with the Boston Celtics this time. It was another tightly contested series. In the dying seconds of the game, NBA legend George King gave the Nationals the lead by sinking a free-throw and then stole the inbound pass to clinch the franchise&#8217;s first-ever championship in 1955. The reigning champions struggled in the next season &#8211; a trend that continued in the years that followed. The team was then relocated to Philadelphia by new owners in 1963. Also, the team&#8217;s name was changed to the Philadelphia 76ers after a naming contest. The Sixers then made a bold move by acquiring superstar Wilt Chamberlain from the Warriors. Led by Chamberlain, the 76ers became one of the best teams in the league, with other stars such as Billy Cunningham and Hal Greer. After winning the division title in 1966 and 1967, the team reached the 1967 Finals against the Warriors. The Warriors&#8217; history with Philadelphia added fuel to the contest. Chamberlain and his teammates helped the 76ers clinch the second title by beating the Warriors in six games. This brought an end to their 12-year title drought. After one more season, the 76ers traded Chamberlain to the Lakers. In the seasons that followed, the team struggled to make deep runs in the playoffs. The Sixers then made a blockbuster $3 million move to bring superstar Julius Erving to the team in 1976 when the ABA merged with the NBA. Erving was already a two-time ABA champion and brought immediate success leading the 76ers to the Finals. After taking a 2-0 lead against the Trail Blazers, the team shockingly lost the next four games and lost the title. The Sixers then lost the 1980 and 1982 Finals against the Lakers. The 76ers finally avenged their losses when they swept the Lakers for their third title in 1983. Read More: When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Revealed One of the Nastiest Wilt Chamberlain Moments After the 1983 season, the 76ers struggled to make the Finals despite the efforts of NBA legend Charles Barkley. After Barkley left the team, the Sixers did not make the playoffs for a few years. Then superstar Allen Iverson brought new energy to the franchise. Iverson led the team to the Finals in 2001. Unfortunately, the Sixers lost the series 4-1. In recent years, the Sixers have become one of the best teams in the league with the entry of 2022 NBA MVP Joel Embiid. However, he is yet to lead the team to the ultimate stage. Key players and coaches The Philadelphia 76ers have had some great players and coaches over the years. The franchise has retired the jerseys of the following legends: Dolph Schayes (4), Hal Greer (15), Dave Zinkoff, Billy Cunningham (32), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Julius Erving (6), Maurice Cheeks (10), Bobby Jones (24), Moses Malone (2), Charles Barkley (34) and Allen Iverson (3). Some of the legendary head coaches of the 76ers have been Alex Hannum, Jack Ramsay, Chuck Daly and Larry Brown. Philadelphia 76ers mascot and uniforms Franklin the Dog has been the mascot of the 76ers since 2015. Currently, the Sixers don white uniforms for home games, blue uniforms for away trips, and an alternate uniform in red. Also, the team has various other uniforms like the City edition, Earned, etc. Philadelphia 76ers? rivals? The Boston Celtics are arguably the biggest rivals of the 76ers. Being two of the oldest teams in the NBA and also from the same Conference, the two have a feisty rivalry. The teams have clashed a record 19 times in the playoffs. The Celtics have mostly dominated, winning 12. The trend continued in the 2022-23 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals when the Celtics eliminated the 76ers 4-2. The Los Angeles Lakers are another major rival of the Sixers because of their history in the Finals. The two have battled in the Finals six times and the Lakers have won on five occasions. The Lakers&#8217; dominance started in 1950 when they defeated the Sixers 4-2. In the 1953-54 Finals, the Lakers again came out on top with a 4-3 win. The two teams clashed in the 1980 Finals and the Lakers won 4-2. The Lakers again defeated the 76ers 4-2 in the 1982 Finals. The Sixers and the Lakers once again locked horns the next year. This time, the 76ers swept the Lakers for their third title in 1983. Read More: The NBA Legend Who Changed the Game Even Before Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant Set Foot Fast forward to the 2000-01 season, the teams again faced each other on the ultimate stage. Notably, led by Shaquille O&#8217;Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers had swept every opponent in the playoffs that year. They were looking to set the record by sweeping the 76ers as well. However, Allen Iverson and the Sixers shocked everyone by winning game-1 at the Lakers&#8217; home. But the run was short-lived as the Lakers won the next four comfortably to win the title. Why are the Philadelphia 76ers called the 76ers? The Philadelphia 76ers&#8217; name originates from the year 1776, the year the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Philadelphia 76ers on social media  Instagram @sixers  Twitter @sixers  Facebook @Sixers  Website https://www.nba.com/sixers?tmd=1    Founded? 1946  Owner Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment LLC  President Daryl Morey  Conference East  General Manager Elton Brand  Head Coach Nick Nurse  Sponsors Crypto.com, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, etc.  Arena Wells Fargo Center  Championships 3  Conference Titles 5  Division Titles 12  Team Value $3.15 billion

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<h2>Kawhi Leonard 2022: Net worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
Kawhi Leonard, who plays primarily as a small forward in the National Basketball Association (<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a>), was born on June 29, 1991, and currently plays for Los Angeles Clippers.

Leonard first played for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers, but was traded that night to the San Antonio Spurs. Once there, he played with them for seven seasons.

While he was known for his defensive prowess, Kawhi eventually evolved into an incredible two-way player as his offense improved drastically. 1 Finals MVP, 2 All-Star appearances, 2 All-NBA selections and 2 DPOY titles later, 'the Klaw' wanted a new challenge.

[caption id="attachment_608307" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-608307" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210406104735/2021-03-25T012207Z_490486441_MT1USATODAY15789013_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-SAN-ANTONIO-SPURS.jpg" alt="Kawhi Leonard" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 24, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after scoring a basket against the San Antonio Spurs the first quarter at AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Toronto Raptors came calling. After winning a championship with the Raptors, Leonard became a free agent. While he could have re-signed, Leonard opted to stay with a team near LA.

While many rumors linked him to the Lakers, Kawhi joined cross city rivals Clippers along with Paul George. Before moving to the Clippers, Leonard is known to have brought a luxurious $13.3 million worth mansion. He lost his father, Mark Leonard, in 2008.

He lives with his mother Kim Robertson and has two children with his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley. Leonard?s uncle, Dennis Robertson, before Leonard's move to the Raptors, frequently mentioned about a Spurs exit.
<h2>Kawhi Leonard with the Toronto Raptors</h2>
Ahead of the 2018-19 season, Kawhi's time with the Spurs was pretty much done and dusted. With a year left in his contract many teams weren't willing to take a risk in trading for 'the Klaw'.

But the Raptors who had seen multiple seasons of early elimination in the post-season took a massive gamble. Trading away one of their biggest legends in DeMar DeRozan, the Raps added Kawhi.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236174" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200316204842/kawhi-leonard-6-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2400" height="1499" />

The impact was pretty much immediate. With the Raptors' defense arguably one of the best in the league, Toronto solidified themselves as one of the favorites to win the title. With the Warriors' suffering from injuries in the Finals, the dream became a reality.

Ending the Dubs' dynasty in six games, the city of Toronto were crowned as NBA champions for the first time and Kawhi won his 2nd championship and his 2nd Finals trophy of his career.
<h2>Kawhi Leonard with the LA Clippers</h2>
After an incredible season with the Raptors, Kawhi became a free agent and chose the Clippers as his next destination.

With Paul George forming an incredible partnership with him and a pretty much stacked roster, Leonard and Co. were the favorites to win the 2019-20 season. But an uncharacteristically bad performance meant that the team crashed out in seven games against the Nuggets.

[caption id="attachment_668963" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-668963" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-06T215543Z_151792708_MT1USATODAY16217735_RTRMADP_3_NBA-DALLAS-MAVERICKS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-1.jpg" alt="Kawhi Leonard" width="1920" height="1271" /> Jun 6, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts during the second half in game seven of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The 2020-21 playoffs however painted a very different picture. With Kawhi and Paul George perform at their peak, the Clippers looked unstoppable. But their progress came to a screeching halt as Leonard suffered from a partial tear to his ACL.

There is not much progress in the 2021-22 season, as Leonard hasn't played a game yet. His injury is a long-term one, and its evolution will determine his return.
<h2>Major achievements</h2>
2נNBA champion?(2014,?2019)

2נNBA Finals MVP?(2014,?2019)

5? NBA All-Star (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020)

3? All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017, 2021)

2? All-NBA Second Team (2019, 2020)

2נNBA Defensive Player of the Year?(2015,?2016)

NBA steals leader?(2015)

3נNBA All-Defensive First Team?(2015?2017)

4? NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014, 2019, 2020, 2021)

NBA All-Rookie First Team?(2012)
<h2>Kawhi Leonard stats</h2>
Leonard over the years has grown into one of the best small forwards in the game. In the 576 games he has played, 'the Klaw' for his career has <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/leonaka01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averaged</a> 19.2 points, 2.9 assists and 6.5 rebounds.

For the 2020-21 season, Leonard's output took a small dip in terms of scoring but stepped up in playmaking. Putting up 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and a career high 5.2 assists. As mentioned above, he hasn't featured in the 2022 edition.
<h2>Kawhi Leonard 2022 net worth:</h2>
Leonard's annual salary jumped from $3 million to $17 million in 2015 when he signed a 5-year $90 million contract with the Spurs. <a href="https://playersbio.com/kawhi-leonard-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PlayersBio</a> estimates Kawhi Leonard's net worth as $70 million.

In the 2021-22 season, 'the Klaw' is set to earn incredible <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-clippers/kawhi-leonard-8066/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$39,344,900</a>. Whether or not he can perform and justify his price tag, remains to be seen. He also features in their list of the top 50 World's Highest-Paid Athletes of 2021.

[caption id="attachment_495874" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-495874" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201229150125/Los-Angeles-Clippers-Vs-Denver-Nuggets.jpg" alt="Clippers' Star Kawhi Leonard" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Kawhi Leonard endorsements</h2>
Lenard earns around <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/kawhi-leonard/?sh=90f02e95f705" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$5.5 million</a> from his endorsement deals. His major sponsor is the shoe and apparel company New Balance. He previously had a deal with the Air Jordan brand. He also has deals with Honey and Wingstop.
<h2>Kawhi Leonard charity</h2>
After Leonard led Toronto Raptors to the NBA title in 2019, he teamed up with the Clippers foundation and a non-profit organization to donate one million backpacks to underserved children in Los Angeles.

He later joined Los Angeles Clippers and has been involved in various charity works since then. Previously, even during his time with San Antonio Spurs, he took part in many such events.
<h2>How to contact Kawhi Leonard</h2>
Unlike many NBA stars, Kawhi Leonard is not active on social media. Leonard doesn?t have an Instagram account. He has an account on Twitter, but he is hardly active on the platform. For business purposes, Leonard can be contacted through his Management agency.

Kawhi Leonard?s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kawhileonard?lang=en">https://twitter.com/kawhileonard</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319">Age</td>
<td width="319">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Nickname</td>
<td width="319">Claw</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Marital Status</td>
<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Girlfriend</td>
<td width="319"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/kawhi-leonard-his-girlfriend-kishele-shipley-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-couple-kids/">Kishele Shipley</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Nationality</td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Team</td>
<td width="319">Los Angeles Clippers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Height</td>
<td width="319">6? 7? (2.01 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Weight</td>
<td width="319">102 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Wingspan</td>
<td width="319">2.21 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Shoes</td>
<td width="319">New Balance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Endorsements</td>
<td width="319">New Balance</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard 2022: Net worth, Salary and Endorsements Kawhi Leonard, who plays primarily as a small forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA), was born on June 29, 1991, and currently plays for Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard first played for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers, but was traded that night to the San Antonio Spurs. Once there, he played with them for seven seasons. While he was known for his defensive prowess, Kawhi eventually evolved into an incredible two-way player as his offense improved drastically. 1 Finals MVP, 2 All-Star appearances, 2 All-NBA selections and 2 DPOY titles later, &#8216;the Klaw&#8217; wanted a new challenge. Mar 24, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after scoring a basket against the San Antonio Spurs the first quarter at AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Toronto Raptors came calling. After winning a championship with the Raptors, Leonard became a free agent. While he could have re-signed, Leonard opted to stay with a team near LA. While many rumors linked him to the Lakers, Kawhi joined cross city rivals Clippers along with Paul George. Before moving to the Clippers, Leonard is known to have brought a luxurious $13.3 million worth mansion. He lost his father, Mark Leonard, in 2008. He lives with his mother Kim Robertson and has two children with his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley. Leonard?s uncle, Dennis Robertson, before Leonard&#8217;s move to the Raptors, frequently mentioned about a Spurs exit. Kawhi Leonard with the Toronto Raptors Ahead of the 2018-19 season, Kawhi&#8217;s time with the Spurs was pretty much done and dusted. With a year left in his contract many teams weren&#8217;t willing to take a risk in trading for &#8216;the Klaw&#8217;. But the Raptors who had seen multiple seasons of early elimination in the post-season took a massive gamble. Trading away one of their biggest legends in DeMar DeRozan, the Raps added Kawhi. The impact was pretty much immediate. With the Raptors&#8217; defense arguably one of the best in the league, Toronto solidified themselves as one of the favorites to win the title. With the Warriors&#8217; suffering from injuries in the Finals, the dream became a reality. Ending the Dubs&#8217; dynasty in six games, the city of Toronto were crowned as NBA champions for the first time and Kawhi won his 2nd championship and his 2nd Finals trophy of his career. Kawhi Leonard with the LA Clippers After an incredible season with the Raptors, Kawhi became a free agent and chose the Clippers as his next destination. With Paul George forming an incredible partnership with him and a pretty much stacked roster, Leonard and Co. were the favorites to win the 2019-20 season. But an uncharacteristically bad performance meant that the team crashed out in seven games against the Nuggets. Jun 6, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts during the second half in game seven of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The 2020-21 playoffs however painted a very different picture. With Kawhi and Paul George perform at their peak, the Clippers looked unstoppable. But their progress came to a screeching halt as Leonard suffered from a partial tear to his ACL. There is not much progress in the 2021-22 season, as Leonard hasn&#8217;t played a game yet. His injury is a long-term one, and its evolution will determine his return. Major achievements 2נNBA champion?(2014,?2019) 2נNBA Finals MVP?(2014,?2019) 5? NBA All-Star (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020) 3? All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017, 2021) 2? All-NBA Second Team (2019, 2020) 2נNBA Defensive Player of the Year?(2015,?2016) NBA steals leader?(2015) 3נNBA All-Defensive First Team?(2015?2017) 4? NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014, 2019, 2020, 2021) NBA All-Rookie First Team?(2012) Kawhi Leonard stats Leonard over the years has grown into one of the best small forwards in the game. In the 576 games he has played, &#8216;the Klaw&#8217; for his career has averaged 19.2 points, 2.9 assists and 6.5 rebounds. For the 2020-21 season, Leonard&#8217;s output took a small dip in terms of scoring but stepped up in playmaking. Putting up 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and a career high 5.2 assists. As mentioned above, he hasn&#8217;t featured in the 2022 edition. Kawhi Leonard 2022 net worth: Leonard&#8217;s annual salary jumped from $3 million to $17 million in 2015 when he signed a 5-year $90 million contract with the Spurs. PlayersBio estimates Kawhi Leonard&#8217;s net worth as $70 million. In the 2021-22 season, &#8216;the Klaw&#8217; is set to earn incredible $39,344,900. Whether or not he can perform and justify his price tag, remains to be seen. He also features in their list of the top 50 World&#8217;s Highest-Paid Athletes of 2021. Dec 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Kawhi Leonard endorsements Lenard earns around $5.5 million from his endorsement deals. His major sponsor is the shoe and apparel company New Balance. He previously had a deal with the Air Jordan brand. He also has deals with Honey and Wingstop. Kawhi Leonard charity After Leonard led Toronto Raptors to the NBA title in 2019, he teamed up with the Clippers foundation and a non-profit organization to donate one million backpacks to underserved children in Los Angeles. He later joined Los Angeles Clippers and has been involved in various charity works since then. Previously, even during his time with San Antonio Spurs, he took part in many such events. How to contact Kawhi Leonard Unlike many NBA stars, Kawhi Leonard is not active on social media. Leonard doesn?t have an Instagram account. He has an account on Twitter, but he is hardly active on the platform. For business purposes, Leonard can be contacted through his Management agency. Kawhi Leonard?s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawhileonard  Age 30  Nickname Claw  Marital Status Unmarried  Girlfriend Kishele Shipley  Nationality American  Team Los Angeles Clippers  Height 6? 7? (2.01 m)  Weight 102 kg  Wingspan 2.21 m  Shoes New Balance  Endorsements New Balance

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Scottie Pippen 2022: Bio, Net worth, and endorsements</h2>
Scottie Pippen is a former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a>. After playing four years of college basketball for Central Arkansas, Pippen came into the NBA through the 1987 <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1987.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">draft</a>. Seattle Supersonics drafted him with the fifth overall pick, but Chicago Bulls acquired him soon.

After playing 11 years for the Bulls, he played for Houston <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/houston-rockets/">Rockets</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/portland-trail-blazers/">Portland Trail Blazers</a>. However, he came back to the Bulls for a season before retiring.

[caption id="attachment_436200" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-436200" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-117946271.jpg" alt="Scottie Pippen with the 2006 NBA Finals trophy" width="1920" height="1439" /> Scottie Pippen with The 2006 NBA Finals Trophy during NBA Legends Scottie Pippen and Walt "Clyde" Frazier Announce 2006 Finals Trophy Tour at NBA Store in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage)[/caption]

In addition to an illustrious 17-year career, Pippen was a six-time NBA Champion and a seven-time All-Star. He also has two Olympic gold medals to his name as part of the United States Team. (1992 and 1996 Olympics).
<h2 style="text-align: center">Scottie Pippen and Chicago Bulls</h2>
Pippen was an integral part of the Bulls dynasty during the 1990s. Along with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/">Michael Jordan</a>, he led the Bulls to an incredible run during that time. Most of his career achievements came while at the Bulls. The franchise later <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-SqMrt6t0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">retired</a> Pippen?s jersey no. 33 for his achievements.

In 2021, Pippen and several other ex-<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/chicago-bulls/">Bulls</a> players were part of Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance' docu-series. Having not been paid for the show, and not receiving much acclamation for it, Pippen went on to destroy MJ in a series of rants.

<img class="size-full wp-image-261191 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200502231324/michael-jordan-scottie-pippen-040316-getty-ftr_1tiig56au6rvg1qb9mjrtqnibk.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements</h2>
6נNBA champion?(1991?1993,?1996?1998)

7נNBA All-Star?(1990,?1992?1997)

NBA All-Star Game MVP?(1994)

3נAll-NBA First Team?(1994?1996)

8? NBA All-Defensive First Team (1992?1999)

NBA steals leader (1995)

No. 33 retired by Chicago Bulls
<h2 style="text-align: center">Scottie Pippen Stats</h2>
<table width="372">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Points</td>
<td>18,940 (16.1 ppg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rebounds</td>
<td>7,494 (6.4 rpg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assists</td>
<td>6,135 (5.2 apg)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
(Stats via <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pippesc01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Basketball-Reference</a>)
<h2 style="text-align: center">Scottie Pippen?Net Worth 2022</h2>
Many claim Pippen as one of the most underpaid players in the NBA. It might have seemed true during his initial Bulls years. In 1991, he signed a 7-year, $18 million contract extension, which was significantly less as compared to other stars in the team, like Michael Jordan.

Nonetheless, Pippen made a fortune through endorsement deals besides earning money from the NBA. As for his latest net worth details, Pippen's worth is valued at $20 million (per <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/scottie-pippen-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>).
<h2 style="text-align: center">Scottie Pippen Foundation and Charity</h2>
Pippen once took part in a military charity <a href="https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/09/10/scottie-pippen-endorses-chicago-marathon-military-charity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">event</a>. The 'Express Your Thanks' project in 2012 vowed to raise money for wounded soldiers. Besides endorsing the project, Pippen remembered his father who served in the military.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-275754" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200524201923/Pippen-celebrating.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="288" />
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Scottie Pippen? </h2>
Scottie Pippen- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottiepippen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>

Scottie Pippen- <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottiePippen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>

Scottie Pippen- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottiepippen/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319">Age</td>
<td width="319">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Marital Status</td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Nationality</td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Wife</td>
<td width="319">Karen McCollum (1988-1990), Larsa Younan (1997-2021)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Kids</td>
<td width="319">Antron, Scotty Jr, Preston, Justin, Sophia, Sierra, Yvette</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Height</td>
<td width="319">6? 8? (2.03 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Weight</td>
<td width="319">102 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Wingspan</td>
<td width="319">2.21 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Shoes</td>
<td width="319">Nike</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Rings</td>
<td width="319">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Endorsements</td>
<td width="319">Nike, Ameritech Cellular TV, Frito-Lay, Visa, McDonald's, Right Guard, and Coca-Cola</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen 2022: Bio, Net worth, and endorsements Scottie Pippen is a former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the NBA. After playing four years of college basketball for Central Arkansas, Pippen came into the NBA through the 1987 draft. Seattle Supersonics drafted him with the fifth overall pick, but Chicago Bulls acquired him soon. After playing 11 years for the Bulls, he played for Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers. However, he came back to the Bulls for a season before retiring. Scottie Pippen with The 2006 NBA Finals Trophy during NBA Legends Scottie Pippen and Walt &#8220;Clyde&#8221; Frazier Announce 2006 Finals Trophy Tour at NBA Store in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage) In addition to an illustrious 17-year career, Pippen was a six-time NBA Champion and a seven-time All-Star. He also has two Olympic gold medals to his name as part of the United States Team. (1992 and 1996 Olympics). Scottie Pippen and Chicago Bulls Pippen was an integral part of the Bulls dynasty during the 1990s. Along with Michael Jordan, he led the Bulls to an incredible run during that time. Most of his career achievements came while at the Bulls. The franchise later retired Pippen?s jersey no. 33 for his achievements. In 2021, Pippen and several other ex-Bulls players were part of Michael Jordan&#8217;s &#8216;The Last Dance&#8217; docu-series. Having not been paid for the show, and not receiving much acclamation for it, Pippen went on to destroy MJ in a series of rants. Major Achievements 6נNBA champion?(1991?1993,?1996?1998) 7נNBA All-Star?(1990,?1992?1997) NBA All-Star Game MVP?(1994) 3נAll-NBA First Team?(1994?1996) 8? NBA All-Defensive First Team (1992?1999) NBA steals leader (1995) No. 33 retired by Chicago Bulls Scottie Pippen Stats  Points 18,940 (16.1 ppg)  Rebounds 7,494 (6.4 rpg)  Assists 6,135 (5.2 apg)  (Stats via Basketball-Reference) Scottie Pippen?Net Worth 2022 Many claim Pippen as one of the most underpaid players in the NBA. It might have seemed true during his initial Bulls years. In 1991, he signed a 7-year, $18 million contract extension, which was significantly less as compared to other stars in the team, like Michael Jordan. Nonetheless, Pippen made a fortune through endorsement deals besides earning money from the NBA. As for his latest net worth details, Pippen&#8217;s worth is valued at $20 million (per Celebrity Net Worth). Scottie Pippen Foundation and Charity Pippen once took part in a military charity event. The &#8216;Express Your Thanks&#8217; project in 2012 vowed to raise money for wounded soldiers. Besides endorsing the project, Pippen remembered his father who served in the military. How to contact Scottie Pippen? Scottie Pippen- Facebook Scottie Pippen- Twitter Scottie Pippen- Instagram  Age 56  Marital Status Married  Nationality American  Wife Karen McCollum (1988-1990), Larsa Younan (1997-2021)  Kids Antron, Scotty Jr, Preston, Justin, Sophia, Sierra, Yvette  Height 6? 8? (2.03 m)  Weight 102 kg  Wingspan 2.21 m  Shoes Nike  Rings 6  Endorsements Nike, Ameritech Cellular TV, Frito-Lay, Visa, McDonald&#8217;s, Right Guard, and Coca-Cola

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