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New Jersey Nets v Chicago Bulls

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the New Jersey Nets on March 16, 1998 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Shriya Rajachandra is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Communicative English. Shriya previously interned at The New Indian Express, but her favorite journalist, Marcus Thompson motivated her to start writing about basketball. Her favorite team is the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry is her favorite player. She has a puppy named Dobby who is her emotional support bag during intense games.

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Shriya Rajachandra

Holding Grudge Against Michael Jordan, NBA Champ Takes Pride in Ultimate Revenge
Story: “I Also Dominated Him…”

Miami Heat v Chicago Bulls, Game 2

CHICAGO - APRIL 24: (L-R) Antoine Walker #8, Shaquille O'Neal #32 and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat sit on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 24, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won 107-89. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Aaron Mathew is a sports analyst at EssentiallySports. A graduate in Mass Media from Xavier?s College, Aaron has been a part of EssentiallySports since May 2020 where he covers both NBA and NCAA basketball news, and has also covered NBA 2K. In the past, Aaron has worked at the Sports Desk of Mumbai Mirror. He has also volunteered for organisations such as 'AkshayaShakti Welfare Association' and 'Reviving The Rivers'. His favorite player is, and will always remain, Kobe Bryant.

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Aaron Mathew

Yelled at by Shaquille O’Neal, 47YO NBA Champ Was Left Upset Over Major
Influence for 1 Reason

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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Siyari Debbarma

Dismissing LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and More, Heat Legend Issues Verdict on
NBA’s “Best Draft Class”

Build Presents Shaquille O'Neal Discussing Toys For Tots

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 06: Shaquille O'Neal attends AOL Build to discuss his collaboration with Toys For Tots at AOL HQ on December 6, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage)

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Build Presents Shaquille O&#8217;Neal Discussing Toys For Tots

Starting off as a tennis author in 2018, Varun Khanna has gone on to contribute to EssentiallySports in various capacities. After setting up interviews with the likes of Serena Williams? coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Aliz? Cornet, and Noah Rubin, Varun is now part of all major ATP and WTA press conferences and has gone on to pen more than 1300 articles for EssentiallySports. He now heads the tennis and NBA division of the organization. While writing remains a passion for him, Varun has branched out into the marketing and communications department of EssentiallySports as well. When he wants to relax, Varun doesn?t have to venture away from tennis and NBA; he simply tunes in to Rafael Nadal and Michael Jordan?s exploits in their respective sports, past and present.

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Varun Khanna

Infamous for Messy Breakup With Ex-Miami Heat Star, TV Sweetheart Says ?Love
You? to Shaquille O?Neal?s Estranged Ex-Wife

Michael Jordan and Barkley having fun with each other

Barkley and Jordan having some banter on court

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Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley

Michael Jordan, Who Smacked Charles Barkley to Give Him a Valuable Lesson About
Money, Nearly Lost $1 Million in 36 Hours to His Gambling Problem

NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron

Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Michael Jordan is honored at halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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Chaitanya Dadhwal is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Even though his journalism is driven by his desire to understand both sides of an argument and give a neutral perspective, he is biased towards Houston Rockets and Arsenal, and he has shown exactly how loyal he can be through tough times. Currently a Law student at Jindal Global Law School, he aims to have his own sports management firm one day and enjoys rap music during his time off.

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Chaitanya Dadhwal

Billionaire Michael Jordan Once Drove 7 Different Ferraris in a Week Just to
Humble Spendthrift Former NBA Champion

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

Dec 28, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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‘Young Bron vs Bronny?’: 16-Year-Old LeBron James Makes Older Players Respect
Him in Resurfaced Video

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Aikansh Chaudhary is an NBA columnist for Essentially Sports. Previously, he helped rank various websites using the latest SEO techniques, and wrote over 2000 articles during his stint as a freelance writer. A die hard Lakers fan, Aikansh will forever uphold LeBron James as the GOAT.

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Aikansh Chaudhary

“Thought MJ Was Holding a Small Child”: NBA Twitter Reacts to Rare Michael
Jordan-Kobe Bryant Photo

Clippers Kawhi Leonard against Denver Nuggets

NBA: Playoffs-Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers

Sep 15, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) handles the ball in front of Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris (11) and forward Torrey Craig (3) during the first half in game seven of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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Yashima Bhatia is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports who specialises in providing nuanced predictions and updates for matches. She has a Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Yashima's love for playing the game came up at a young age, when the excitement of the games coupled with the intensity of the Playoffs had her hooked. Her interest for the game transitioned into her love for writing the sport. Previously, she has had experience as a scriptwriter for short films and a freelance photographer.

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Yashima Bhatia

“Has to Step Outside His Shell”- NBA Legend Questions Kawhi Leonard and His
Leadership

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Pavni Ahuja is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Housing a keen interest in sports journalism, she is pursuing an undergraduate Journalism degree from Christ University. Pavni is an ardent fan of the NBA, with prior district-level playing experience in basketball. A dash of proficiency in the art of the written word and sports fever is what pulls her into contributing to the field of sports journalism day after day.

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Pavni Ahuja

Former Teammate Reveals Why Paul Pierce is Always Against LeBron James

Arjun Athreya is a senior writer at EssentiallySports and has been contributing since early 2020. Having developed an avid interest in sports at an early age, he pursued a Journalism degree and graduated from Madras Christian College. Arjun manages the Golf division and its content, and primarily covers news pertaining to the NBA as well. In addition to it, he contributes to the NCAA (College Basketball), and Tennis divisions too. Outside of writing, Arjun has also conducted interviews with significant personalities in the sporting world. He connected with notable NBA Insider Brandon ?Scoop B? Robinson, and Jerry Castello, the CEO of USA Natural Patches, and the founder of a basketball tournament called ?The 5.?

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