From Ball Boy to Sports Writer

This chapter explores the author's journey to becoming a sports journalist with a focus on NBA coverage, stemming from their Boston upbringing and family influences. Through early experiences as a ball boy for the Celtics and mentorship from sports journalism figures, they navigated the path from fact-checker to prominent writer. The narrative intertwines personal anecdotes about basketball fandom, legendary players, and the crucial dynamics of team drafting in the NBA.

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