David Stern

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 11: Shaquille ONeal attends the Big 12 basketball tournament championship game between the Texas Longhorns and Kansas Jayhawks on March 11, 2023 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: MAR 11 Big 12 Tournament &#8211; Texas at Kansas

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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

Mercilessly Punched for 19 Years, Shaquille O’Neal Unearths Failed Attempt to
Gain Late NBA Commissioner’s Sympathy: “He Took Off His Glasses…”

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Rasheed Wallace

My introduction to basketball was through Kobe Bryant. Soon enough, I was hooked to his game and although I started with being a fan of his, I also became a fan of basketball. To this day, Kobe remains my reference and guide as I try to navigate through life. I began my writing journey when I was pursuing law and merging the two worlds together was a no-brainer. I got an opportunity to put my thoughts, analysis, and opinions about the game of basketball, and I consider myself fortunate to be able to do this. My aspiration in this field of work doesn't stop here and I wish to explore as much as I can while constantly adding new skill sets. Other than the world of sports, I draw my inspiration in life from my heroes from the world of hip-hop music, especially from the late 80s to the early 00s. When I'm not in front of a screen watching my favorite teams perform magic, you can find me with my headphones on, trying to dissect a bar from my favorite artist.

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Prateek Singh

“Where Does the F***ing Fines Go?”: Pistons Legend Rasheed Wallace Questions
David Stern and Adam Silver’s $90 Billion Business

29th Annual Achilles Gala

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 20: Former NBA player Magic Johnson attends the 29th Annual Achilles Gala at Cipriani South Street on November 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

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Revered for Effectively Battling Stigma, Magic Johnson Shares Credit With Person
Responsible for ‘Saving His Life’: “Both Changed the World Together”

Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 09: Shaquille O'Neal attends the WBC heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder at T-Mobile Arena on October 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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After Breaking the Glass at His House and Threatening to Leave His Team,
Shaquille O’Neal Was Victim to a Big Mix-Up in 1993

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Earvin ?Magic? Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises speaks onstage during ONWARD19: The Future Of Search - Day 2 at Marriott Marquis Times Square on October 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Yext)

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ONWARD19: The Future Of Search &#8211; Day 2

“Everyone Left.. Everybody Decided to Go”: Magic Johnson’s Life-Threatening
Condition Caused Horrific Times

Stars Rehearse For 2018 Double 11 Global Shopping Festival In Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA American former basketball player Allen Iverson receives interview during rehearsal for 2018 Double 11 Global Shopping Festival on November 10, 2018 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Visual China Group via Getty Images/Visual China Group via Getty Images)

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“I Was Trying No to Laugh”: Allen Iverson Revealed “Embarrassing” Meeting With
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern

NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers

Mar 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Former Philadelphia 76ers player Allen Iverson acknowledges the crowd during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

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Sameer is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having graduated from Manipal Institute of Technology, he has always had a keen interest in basketball and the numbers behind the game. With a goal to become a Sports Performance Analyst for a professional sports team, Sameer brings insights backed by data. Moreover, being a former college basketball player, he understands the player's perspective too. Apart from sports, Sameer loves music and is a DJ and music producer. You can check out his music on SoundCloud under the artist name 'Stereoshack'.

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Sameer Prasad Koppolu

76ers Legend Allen Iverson, Who Paid $87,500 in Fines, Gave His Two Cents on
NBA’s Infamous ‘Dress Code’

Politicon 2018 - Day 1

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Dennis Rodman speaks onstage during Politicon 2018 at Los Angeles Convention Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Politicon)

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Politicon 2018 &#8211; Day 1

Despite Paying Rent, Dennis Rodman Was Forced to Move Out from Billionaire
Owner’s House Due to One Big Reason in 2000

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Rekha Joly is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a triple major in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. She has published many articles on a variety of topics for sites like LiveWire, The Armchair Journal, and The Student Outpost. She learned a great deal about discipline by being a state-level swimmer. Owing to his mindset, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains her favorite player.

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Rekha Joly

“He Gets Naked, I Get Naked and Let’s Go In and Get It On”: Dennis Rodman Issued
a Bizarre Challenge to NBA Hall of Famer in 2000

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Michael Jordan

Hailing from Bengaluru, Bhargav is a Marketing and Ops Executive at EssentiallySports. A former F1 and NASCAR author, he is a huge fan of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. Bhargav also has an MBA in Sports Management from the Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune. He is quite a genius in his field, having won the All-India Marketing Case Study Competition conducted by SRCC in 2015. Bhargav also loves to combine his love for marketing and sports by taking part in competitions like Knockout: Sports Marketing Case Study by IIM Ahmedabad. When not engrossed in sports, he likes to play the keyboard and watch some of his favorite sitcoms.

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Bhargav Gopal

Late David Stern Voiced His Concern on Michael Jordan’s ‘Gambling Problem’
During 1993 NBA Finals: “I Don’t Think They Should Owe It to the Wrong People”

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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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Ritvik Malhotra

NBA Legend, Who Recently Called Off His Rescue Plans for Brittney Griner From
Russia, Once Lost Over $1.2 Million Due to an Outlandish Kick to the Groin

NBA: All Star Game-Team LeBron at Team Stephen

February 18, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Team LeBron forwards LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers (23) and Kevin Durant (35) of the Golden State Warriors react before the 2018 NBA All Star Game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

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