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For three decades we’ve covered many amazing basketball characters, but some stand above the rest—not only because of their on-court skills (though those are always relevant), but because of how they influenced and continue to influence basketball culture, and thus influenced SLAM. Meanwhile, SLAM has also changed those players’ lives…

Nikola Jokic recorded a massive triple-double of 30 points, 17 rebounds and 17 assists in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Suns. Unfortunately, for the Serbian superstar, the Nuggets lost the game. Denver still leads the series 2-1. Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith watched the game and…

Jimmy Butler is making situations even more enticing for the Miami Heat after flashing a cryptic celebration in a recent video clip. Butler, who remains on tour in China for his footwear partnership with Li Ning, played a little one-on-one with a fan in the video. After losing him and…

Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports The Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox (24 points and 10 assists) gives his observations of Friday’s 126-125 victory over the Lauri Markkanen-led Utah Jazz. Fox talks about Kevin Huerter’s big 3-pointer to give Sacramento the go-ahead bucket, Huerter’s career-high 30-point effort, finishing a…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Josh Nebo has obtained Nigerian citizenship, as reported by the Beobasket agency, opening up numerous possibilities for his future endeavors. The 26-year-old Nebo, under contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv for the upcoming season, has established himself as a reliable EuroLeague player, and this new passport alters his…

Luka Doncic came out firing on all cylinders during Sunday’s Game 7 123-90 win against the Suns, helping the Mavs advance to the Western Conference Finals for the time since their fateful title run in 2011. Mavericks came out to freaking play tonight to advance to the WCF. Luka: 35…