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Derrick White and Payton Pritchard on The State of the Boston Celtics

The Young Man and the Three

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The Weight of Recognition in Basketball

This chapter explores the role of awards and recognition in professional basketball, focusing on personal experiences and reflections on influential players like Derrick Rose. The discussion highlights the impact of accolades on player identity and legacy, while critiquing the media's simplification of player comparisons. Additionally, they address the challenges of injuries in relation to awards and advocate for more thoughtful recognition processes in the sport.

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