Basketball gave Rasheem Jenkins “an escape from the reality of the projects.” Now he runs a summer league in the Bronx development where he grew up.
Tag: Basketball
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GOATs Are Everywhere in Sports. So What Really Defines Greatness?
Athletes from Tom Brady to Serena Williams to LeBron James have all been tabbed the Greatest of All Time. Faced with the term’s pervasive use, our columnist considers how sports heroes become transcendent.
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Victor Wembanyama Has San Antonio Businesses Eager to Cash In
The Spurs selected Wembanyama, a French basketball star, No. 1 overall in the N.B.A. draft on Thursday. San Antonio has been celebrating for weeks.
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After Midnight at the NBA Draft, Dreams Still Come True
The crowds had thinned by the second round, but several players lingered in the stands waiting to hear their names called. Dozens of fans waited to cheer them on.