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How Rookie Desmond Bane Caught Fire In Miami, Rose To NBA’s First Round

Jared Zwerling, Dec 18, 2020

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Desmond Bane was one the biggest risers in the draft, thanks to his hot shooting from TCU to training in Miami. CloseUp360 captured a slice of his summer in Miami, including a visit to the Wynwood hotspot UNKNWN, co-founded by LeBron James. For our “Next Up” series.

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Weekend wine vibes with Kyle Kuzma. Go to our prof Weekend wine vibes with Kyle Kuzma. Go to our profile to follow @kuz’s vineyard adventure in Yarra Valley in Melbourne, Australia, during his visit with Team USA in fall 2019. #KuzmaCloseUp #CU360 #Global
📹: @amirzing and @griffinh
In fall 2019, before the coronavirus hit, Myles Tu In fall 2019, before the coronavirus hit, Myles Turner and Khris Middleton hosted a Nike event in Shanghai as part of the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

The sport continues to be celebrated by billions around the world, crossing barriers of language and skin color to touch hearts and inspire minds. #StopAsianHate #CU360
📹: @muhotv and @griffinh
Ready for the weekend? Rony Seikaly, former Miami Ready for the weekend? Rony Seikaly, former Miami Heat legend-turned-global house DJ, will get you pumped. Go to our profile to follow @ronyseikaly’s incredible journey from Beirut to South Beach. #SeikalyCloseUp #CU360 #Global
📹: @amirzing and @griffinh
Detroit Pistons guard Saddiq Bey took the Eastern Detroit Pistons guard Saddiq Bey took the Eastern Conference by storm and was awarded Player of the Week—one of two rookies in franchise history to claim that honor.

Get a closeup look at the hallowed ground of PG County, Maryland, whose NBA alums include Kevin Durant, Victor Oladipo, Jerami Grant, Markelle Fultz and, now, the Pistons rookie. He took us back to his roots to show how he wants to improve his former schools for the next generation. (Full feature in profile for our “Home Court” series). #BeyCloseUp #CU360 #Community
📹: @sherwyns and @griffinh
In his 18th NBA season with his hometown Miami Hea In his 18th NBA season with his hometown Miami Heat, Udonis Haslem is a man of the people off the court who shows his loyalty to his city with his efforts to give back.

Check out this basketball legend’s journey since childhood to become an athlete, entrepreneur, leader and family man. (Full feature in profile). @ud40 #UDCloseUp #CU360 #Culture
📹: @griffinh
NBA champion and Miami Heat assistant coach Caron NBA champion and Miami Heat assistant coach Caron Butler continues his daily efforts to stand up for social justice nationwide. “If [black lives] really matter, why aren’t we fighting for ‘em?” - NAACP’s Corey Prince

Follow @caronbutler’s journey and the life experiences that led him to where he’s today. (Full feature in profile). #CaronCloseUp #CU360 #Community
📹: @mtstangl, @parfittprojects and @griffinh
“The wealthiest thing in life that you can have “The wealthiest thing in life that you can have is to experience different cultures.”

Exploring life off the court in 360 degrees is our passion. We are excited to officially announce our global expansion to bring players’ in-depth and impactful stories around the world. #CU360
📹: @griffinh, @amirzing, @mtstangl, @parfittprojects, @rickjlee and @stevenanapolitano
Detroit native Jermaine Jackson went from playing Detroit native Jermaine Jackson went from playing for 20-plus pro basketball teams around the world to coaching to becoming LaMelo Ball's manager and trainer.

Go inside @purplegoat1’s journey—and even get a chance to be his intern for 3 months! (Check out the full feature and intern details in the link in our bio). #CU360 #Insiders
📹: @brianducoffe, @andytroyerson and @thinkvisualgroup
LaMelo Ball—who was just named NBA Rookie of the LaMelo Ball—who was just named NBA Rookie of the Month with the Charlotte Hornets after leading his class with 6.1 assists per game—is also helping everyone around the world get jump on their career goals during the pandemic, in honor of his mom, Tina, a former athletic director and stroke survivor.

@melo is offering 50 percent off for anyone in the world to take @yellowbrick.learn's two most popular courses, Sneaker Essentials and Streetwear Essentials. ENROLL NOW through the link in our profile and learn what it takes to start your own brand! #MeloCloseUp #CU360
📹: @rickjlee, @stevenanapolitano and @griffinh

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