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New Jersey Nets v Chicago Bulls

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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

“You Think He Was Mike Tyson?”: NBA Veteran Debunks Skip Bayless’ “Dumb” Michael
Jordan Claim

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"Language is courage: the ability to conceive a thought, to speak it, and by doing so to make it true."- Salman Rushdie Hi, my name's Jeevesh Singh and I'm an NFL writer here at EssentiallySports. The sport has been on my radar because of the sort of aggressiveness with which the game is played, perhaps the only one in the world that allows such a brutal display of power. Apart from the roughhousing, the strategic maneuvers have also piqued my interest. Apart from the sport on the field, I love to keep up with the athletes' lives off the field, especially for visionaries like Brady and Coach Prime. I enjoy writing about the shenanigans of their lives and the sort of drama that unfolds as well. I have been an ardent lover of everything literature and sports-related. Besides writing, I am a professional model and have also been a badminton player in the past. - Jeevesh Singh, NFL author at ES.

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Jeevesh Singh

War of Words Erupts Between Skip Bayless & Richard Sherman Over FSU & Georgia
Snub by Selection Committee

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns

Nov 10, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

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Akash Murty is an NBA Content Manager at EssentiallySports. He has a writer's portfolio of over 2100 articles in his 21 months as a writer/editor. Basketball has been his go-to sport to follow for more than a decade. LeBron James' dominance with the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers made him a fan of the game, but Michael Jordan is still his GOAT. With his love and knowledge of multiple sports in general and a PGD in Sports Management, he is well equipped for 'All Things Basketball'.

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Akash Murty

“You Can’t Make Excuses”: Skip Bayless Gets Called Out for His Lebron James
Hypocrisy After Thunder Thrashing

Jalen Hurts and Skip Bayless - EssentiallySports

Jalen Hurts and Skip Bayless

"That's where my mindset is at." I, Pankti Parmar, felt it when Brock Purdy said this. I use my background in psychology to seamlessly cover various dimensions of iconic NFL players' lifestyles. I feel that my knack for unfolding the game layer by layer, combined with my easy-to-understand articulation gives the reader a wholesome experience. I developed a knack for disciplined, tough sports when I experienced my first kickboxing class. Initially, it was 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey who drew me into the realm of sports, but Brock Purdy's celebrated records, along with the competitive nature of the NFL, made my head whip towards the sport. Since then, there has been no turning back. During my breaks, you'll find me picking up my next poem to read. All in all, my passion for covering sports articles at ES is something that I wake up to every single day. - Pankti Parmar, NFL author at ES.

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Pankti Parmar

“Not Good Enough”: Despite Favoritism for Jalen Hurts, Skip Bayless Predicts
Eagles’ Downfall Against 49ERS

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Tony Gonzalez, Skip Bayless

Kushal Jain is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. Having started off writing as a hobby when he was 19, it has snowballed into becoming his full time profession. He is a passionate football fan, or as per the US etymology, soccer fan. Despite his niche as a football and sports writer, he has experience in various fields and industries, including finance, which has allowed him to be an all-rounder. When he's not busy giving NFL or Soccer commentary, he can be found reading or playing video games, particularly Football Manager (what a surprise) as well as some MMOs. His hyperactive, productivity focused mentality has given him the attitude of "just take the shot, what's the worst that could happen".

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Kushal Jain

‘Reluctant’ Skip Bayless Agrees With Tony Gonzalez on Dallas Cowboys Plight

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Skip Bayless, Dallas Cowboys

“I Give Up”: Cowboys’ Porous Defense Against Seahawks Leaves Skip Bayless No
Other Option

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder

Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

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“Nothing is given. Everything is earned.” - This LeBron James quote struck me very early in my life. It was LeGOAT who got me glued to the NBA world. I watched him live in action when he won his first championship in Miami. After a decade of falling in love with basketball, I decided to pursue my passion and become an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. My love for the game provides me with a fresh outlook in my articles. In fact, it allows me to deep-dive into the nitty gritty of everything NBA, especially when it comes to live coverage. What also reflects in my writing is my knowledge and expertise in the NBA’s history. I love sprinkling bits and pieces of historical facts in my articles today, allowing me to write almost 500 articles here, including the James Harden trade saga and Damian Lillard’s blockbuster trade to Milwaukee.

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Rohan Bhaunt

“Not Having the IMPACT”: Skip Bayless Pinpoints Shocking LeBron James Failure in
OKC Stinger to Slander Lakers Star

NBA: Preseason-Miami Heat at San Antonio Spurs

Oct 13, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) dribbles the ball up court during the first half against the Miami Heat at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Preseason-Miami Heat at San Antonio Spurs - EssentiallySports

“Monks don’t retire to mountains for Nirvana, they go there in search of the lost script”. That was me as an engineer looking for a place where my ‘ikigai’ of doing things could be realized. The feeling became fierce when I watched the legendary trio of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman creating commotion. It was their court swagger that made me fall in love with the nitty-gritty of the sport. After finding kinetics and mechanics of my life in research and twisting plots, I ended up at EssentiallySports as an NBA writer. I love to bring fan perspectives, with a little bit of cliffhanging effect, on the table. The act makes me a representative of the masses and the classes eager to offer two-cents on the game they treat larger than life.

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Ritvan Pande

“Worst in the Whole League”: Amid Spurs’ 12-Game Losing Streak, Victor
Wembanyama Gets Defended by Skip Bayless

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Tripti Sarda

Skip Bayless & Shannon Sharpe Unite Forces to Urge Bears to Pursue Patrick
Mahomes’ Clone Amid QB Issues With Justin Fields

Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James

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“Michael (Jordan) Never Played Point Guard”: Lakers Legend Drops Truth Bomb on
Skip Bayless by Equating Lebron James With Magic Johnson

Deion Sanders and Skip Bayless - EssentiallySports

Deion Sanders and Skip Bayless

Skip Bayless Offers Heartfelt Apology to Deion Sanders as $100 Million Worth
Hype Train Drastically Derails

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Skip Bayless, LeBron James

"I'm a football fan, a sports fan, a fan of competition." Growing up with football fans, it has never been so easy to grab the hook of the game. I find every football entity fascinating from NFL Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs to NCAA Deion Sanders' Buffaloes. A live Mahomes-Hurts duo play? Count me in! Watching sports since I was a child has given me a unique perspective on what we, as fans, want, and I always strive to achieve that through whatever means possible. I'm a postgraduate writer with 4+ years of experience in various types of writing. I'd rather hustle with words than grind with sweat. After spending the last two years documenting NFL teams for ticket sales, I'm now reporting for duty! And when I'm off the radar, you'll find me buried in games, editing, and creating miniature DIYs. - Khosalu Puro, NFL author at ES.

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