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Emmanuel Mudiay talks joining the league with Nikola Jokic. (PART 2) "He's made a lot of people some money"
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Emmanuel Mudiay talks joining the league with Nikola Jokic. (PART 1 - See thread) "... one of the best teammates I've ever had, and I'm not just saying that lightly"
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Pivoting ain’t failure. Life changes, bills don’t stop, and sometimes the biggest growth comes after you let go of what people think your journey should look like. 🏀💯 #TUF
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Was the Celtics' championship run more about opponents being injured? "Kristaps definitely traded his shoulder for that ring" and others were hurting. Was it a fair fight? #NBA #Celtics
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Championship basketball is evolving. Forget needing two superstars — depth and health are now the real game-changers. The league's about to look *very* different. #NBA #Basketball #NBA #Basketball
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Fresh off hooping in France… back home waiting tables just to keep chasing the dream. At first I felt embarrassed—now I see it different. Most people wouldn’t even risk it all to chase something they love. 🏀🔥 #TUF
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In basketball, having a solid "up and under" move can be a game-changer. Even if you're not the most athletic, mastering that skill can help you score. Some players just want to try to take you down! #basketball #sports
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Miss a shot? Don’t spiral. Positive self-talk changes everything. 🗣️ Tell yourself ‘I got the next one’—and watch how quick the game flips. 💯🏀 #TUF
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Once a player hits two shots, the court opens up. Defenders get lazy, and by the time they want to guard, it's too late. If the big doesn't guard, he's shooting! #NBA #basketball
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It's personal when someone scores. The shift to defensive player is real – a mindset forged in battles against GAs, where respect is earned through hard fought lockups. #DefenseWins #Basketball #Defense
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New team, new coach, all freshmen...and “Buzz is going crazy every day!” One player describes the opportunity of a lifetime during a challenging season. Time to step up. #CollegeBasketball #ACC #CollegeBasketball #ACC
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Inspiration is pure when it’s about the youth. 🏀 Helping kids chase the dream, keeping them out of trouble, showing love—that’s what lasts. Never turning the next generation away. 💯 #TUF
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Not everybody’s a dog. 🐺 When you’re staring at $100M+ on the line, the discipline game hits different. Put the ball in the hoop, get the stop, secure the bag. 💯🏀 #TUF
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From "ass" on the court to a varsity player? It wasn't always easy. Hearing how one baller turned early struggles into fuel. That AAU spark changed everything. #Basketball #Hoops #Basketball #Hoops
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From college to Russia, one baller's journey took an unexpected turn. Navigating new teams, new levels, and a city with its own rules during peak COVID. "It was intense." #Basketball #Moscow
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Are injuries *really* excuses, or just reality? When key players are pushing through pain, does it change the game more than fans want to admit? The debate continues... #NBA #Basketball
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When it came to his kids and basketball, one parent shares how different each of their journeys were. With his daughter? He admits, “I prayed for that little girl…you don't have to be a hooper.” #Parenting #Sports
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Recruiters can over or under-hype players—scouting reports aren't always right. After one viral Vegas game, it was all mail from top programs. #BasketballLife #Basketball #Recruiting
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I don’t care where you played or how much you made—when we line it up, it’s 2 hoops, 1 ball. You still gotta guard. And we put the work in. 🏀🔥 #TUF
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