Anfernee Simons

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 28: Anfernee Simons #1, and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers look on against the San Antonio Spurs on October 28, 2019 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photos by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Anfernee Simons and Damian Lillard

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Ritvik is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Ritvik has finally got his foot in the door as a professional sports writer. He previously interned at another media house where he authored over 150 soccer articles, but he is now writing about his primary obsession, basketball. Ritvik has been following the NBA for nearly a decade and has been a diehard fan of Kevin Durant since his heydays with the Oklahoma City Thunder. When not writing about the beautiful game, he enjoys his rock playlist and is an avid watcher of the renowned American sitcom 'The Office'.

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Oct 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) shoots past Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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"Mountains are made to be climbed aren't they! You can't lay down and say this is over" I’m Sameen and I’m an NBA Primary Editor at EssentiallySports. The first game of basketball I ever saw was LeBron James’ iconic Game 6 performance vs the Boston Celtics in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals, and I instantly fell in love. To this day, that remains one of the purest basketball performances I've ever seen. From that day, I decided that LeBron James is the best player that the sport has ever seen, and every performance of his since then continues to further strengthen my belief. As a basketball player, my biggest inspirations in-game are Stephen Curry, due to his ridiculous movement, and Kyle Korver, whose catch-and-shoot ability left me awestruck whenever I watched him play. When I’m not working, you can find me playing soccer, basketball, or almost any other sport. Manchester United and Ferrari are my two biggest loves, and you’ll never find me not listening to Taylor Swift. Connect with me here!

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Dec 4, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts to a made basket in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Allison Farrand-USA TODAY Sports

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Rekha Joly

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Sachit is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. He has been following the NBA for several years and is deeply passionate about the sport and it?s strategic aspects. Combining his passion and desire to stay connected with basketball, Sachit pursued a writing career. He has also pursued a degree in Sports Management to develop a deeper understanding on this subject. Sachit's love for basketball originated from his admiration for players like Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and Kemba Walker. He is an ardent fan of the Charlotte Hornets and also takes a keen interest in the business side of the NBA, closely following reports from insiders.

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Sachit Kaundinya

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Scoot Henderson (L) and Damian Lillard (R) Collage

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Abdul Bari Khan

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NBA, Basketball Herren, USA New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers Mar 27, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland

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Chaitanya Dadhwal

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Nov 12, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) checks the scoreboard during the second half of the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

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K Shrijith

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Anferee Simons

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Siyari Debbarma

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DENVER NUGGETS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS, NBA PLAYOFFS

DENVER, CO - MAY 12: Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers prepares to resume action against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Sunday, May 12, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game seven of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

DENVER NUGGETS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS, NBA PLAYOFFS - EssentiallySports

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Dec 28, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) and forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) react in the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the Lakers 115-107. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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