Bennedict Mathurin

NBA: 73rd All Star Game-Western at Eastern

Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Eastern Conference guard Jaylen Brown (7) of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball during the second half of the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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Dhruv Shastry, an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, brings a wealth of hooping experience to his reporting. Despite contending with an ankle injury that curtailed his on-court endeavors, Dhruv remains at the forefront of his game, displaying an unparalleled understanding of basketball in every aspect as he draws inspiration from the legendary Kobe Bryant. Serving as a contributor to ES, Dhruv's journalistic focus extends to the lifestyle segment of basketball. His reporting involves analyzing sporting personalities, delving into their brand endorsements, tracking trades, and providing insights into their personal lives. With a breakthrough approach, he is not just a writer but a tactician in dissecting the intricate facets of the basketball world. Beyond the adrenaline of the game, Dhruv delves into writing, composing, and engineering music for global audiences.

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Dhruv Shastry

Millionaire Rapper Bashes NBA All-Star Weekend for “Slacking Off” For Years,
Calls the Slam Dunk Contest “Trash”

NBA: Rising Stars: Team Detlef vs Team Jalen

Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Jalen forward Jeremy Sochan (10) of the San Antonio Spurs and center Dereck Lively II (2) of the Dallas Mavericks pour water onto guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) of the Indiana Pacers after winning the Rising Stars final at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Rising Stars: Team Detlef vs Team Jalen - EssentiallySports

Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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Shahul Hameed

Canadian Pride Shines Bright As MVP Bennedict Mathurin Joins 2 NBA Champions In
Exclusive List At NBA Rising Stars Game

Brotherly Love Takes Over Bennedict Mathurin After Winning Rising Stars MVP

NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks

Feb 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) waits for play to resume against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks - EssentiallySports

Rohan Singh Bhaunt, an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, boasts a background as a divisional basketball player and an NBA enthusiast spanning over a decade. His extensive knowledge of the sport enables him to intricately explore its nuances, presenting a fresh outlook. Rohan's dive into the NBA newsdesk at ES commenced with witnessing LeBron James secure his inaugural championship in Miami. Rohan’s massive portfolio of close to a thousand articles, covers trades, live games, and injury reports. He has also delved into significant topics, including the James Harden trade saga and Damian Lillard's blockbuster move to Milwaukee. Beyond the confines of the keyboard, Rohan actively hits the court, relishing the opportunity to shoot hoops during his free time.

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Rohan Bhaunt

“I Was Tired”: Defeated Victor Wembanyama Can’t Wait For NBA All-Star
Festivities To Be Over

NBA: Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks

Jan 29, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks - EssentiallySports

NBA Rising Star Game: $25,000 Embarrassment for Pacers Starlet after Losing
Bizarre Bet vs Paolo Banchero

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers

Feb 27, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after a foul call during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers - EssentiallySports

Ishaan Bhattacharya is an NBA, NCAA Basketball, and Combat Sports writer at EssentiallySports. Currently, Ishaan is pursuing a Post Graduate Degree in Journalism from Xavier's Institute of Communication. Previously, Ishaan has written for The Indian Express, The Quint, Sportskeeda, and WrestleClub. Ishaan has a keen interest in theatre and films, and has dabbled in the art, winning several awards for his scripts over the years. He has written for popular YouTube channels such as The Wrestling Hub and WhatCulture. Now, Ishaan also heads the site's NCAA Basketball division.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya

21YO Bennedict Mathurin Destroys Fear of Joel Embiid and East?s No.1 Team With 3
Words

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Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been following NBA for many years now. As an athlete, she played basketball for 6 years and has competed in state and national level competitions. In journalism, she has covered many important news stories as a photographer and writer. Anshika loves to travel and through her writing and photography, she has explored many regional areas of India and has even had the chance to work with the Army and BSF and understand their way of life.

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Anshika Rai

?His Shot Is Always the Same?: 32 Days After Taking the Court With Klay
Thompson, 21YO Pacers Star Gets Honest About the Warriors Star

NBA: Finals-Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics

Jun 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrate after beating the Boston Celtics in game six of the 2022 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Finals-Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics - EssentiallySports

Chaitanya is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He completed his engineering from SRM University. Having determined an interest in football and basketball, he was inclined towards having a job in the sports industry. He has been an enthusiastic writer with comprehensive knowledge about the way the sports world works. He understands the players' and coaches? perspective well as Chaitanya played both sports at multiple levels in school as well as college. Being an intricate viewer of the NBA, he brings a neutral and unbiased view. Other than sports, he is also a dancer. He has performed and participated in different competitions all throughout his school and college life.

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Chaitanya Sharma

Watch: Klay Thompson Takes on 21YO Future Star as Stephen Curry and Co Starts
Preparation for 2023-24

NBA: Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 28, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) and guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakers - EssentiallySports

Rekha Joly is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a triple major in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. She has published many articles on a variety of topics for sites like LiveWire, The Armchair Journal, and The Student Outpost. She learned a great deal about discipline by being a state-level swimmer. Owing to his mindset, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains her favorite player.

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Rekha Joly

?He Can Be Hard Headed?: Remembering Rookie Teammate?s Open Challenge to LeBron
James, 23YO NBA Star Makes Lesser Known Revelation

LeBron James reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Staples Center

NBA: Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in a match against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center | Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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NBA: LeBron James

Shubham is an NBA Writer at Essentially Sports. He became a fan of the NBA in late 2000s and his interest skyrocketed after Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks upset the Miami Heat in Six Games during 2011 NBA Finals. He loves looking into playing styles of different players and teams while also trying to analyse what circumstances shape a typical NBA game. With years of experience in content writing, Shubham focuses on providing unbiased and detailed articles that cover the essence of the game.

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Shubham Singh

?He Got a Shade of DWade in Him?: NBA Star, Who Claimed He Was Better Than
LeBron James, Gets His Fair Share From 8x All Star

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Chaitanya Dadhwal is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Even though his journalism is driven by his desire to understand both sides of an argument and give a neutral perspective, he is biased towards Houston Rockets and Arsenal, and he has shown exactly how loyal he can be through tough times. Currently a Law student at Jindal Global Law School, he aims to have his own sports management firm one day and enjoys rap music during his time off.

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Chaitanya Dadhwal

Months After Openly Challenging LeBron James, 20-Year-Old Surpasses Michael
Jordan With Unusual Feat

NBA: Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors

Dec 5, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) passes over Indiana Pacers guard Kendall Brown (10) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors - EssentiallySports

Shriya Rajachandra is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Communicative English. Shriya previously interned at The New Indian Express, but her favorite journalist, Marcus Thompson motivated her to start writing about basketball. Her favorite team is the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry is her favorite player. She has a puppy named Dobby who is her emotional support bag during intense games.

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