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

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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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From Four-Year College Seniors to Friends Trying to Make it in the NBA

Jared Zwerling, Jan 25, 2021

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Christian Wood: From Undrafted to Houston Rockets’ Top Free Agent Signing

Jared Zwerling, Dec 28, 2020

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

Jared Zwerling, Dec 18, 2020

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Rookie Elijah Hughes Uniquely Preps for the NBA

Jared Zwerling, Dec 17, 2020

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NBA Legend George Gervin Reflects on Historic 1977 HORSE Tournament, 2020 Hall of Fame Class

Josh Martin, Apr 12, 2020

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From March Madness to NBA, Chuma Okeke’s Road to Recovery is Almost Complete

Mike Mazzeo, Apr 03, 2020

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G League Ignite standout-to-NBA draft prospect Isa

G League Ignite standout-to-NBA draft prospect Isaiah Todd took in the sights of his Walnut Creek home where he’s been as a first-time professional—from the giant artwork downtown to Mount Diablo—before heading back to his roots on the east coast. More to come with @zaytodd! #ToddCloseUp #CU360 #Culture
📷: @crockerstills

Stepping into the weekend like ... Another sighti

Stepping into the weekend like ...

Another sighting of the Silverback, Trent Williams. More to come with the San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowler! @trentwilliams71 @49ers @eliteloyaltysports #CU360
📷: @slowmotion00

High school-to-G-League Ignite trendsetter Isaiah

High school-to-G-League Ignite trendsetter Isaiah Todd ramps up his NBA pre-draft training in Walnut Creek, California, before final preparation begins back home on the east coast. More to come! @zaytodd #ToddCloseUp #CU360 #Culture
📹/📷: @crockervideo and @crockerstills

Trent Williams’ historic week continued with bus

Trent Williams’ historic week continued with business development (here meeting with Andre Iguodala’s financial manager Rudy Cline-Thomas) and a beach dinner in Miami. More to come for our special project! @trentwilliams71 @49ers @eliteloyaltysports #CU360
📷: @jhmp_ and @slowmotion00

Epic week with the Silverback, and there’s much

Epic week with the Silverback, and there’s much more to come. Stay tuned! 🦍🔝 @trentwilliams71 @49ers @eliteloyaltysports #CU360
📷: @crockerstills and @griffinh

LaMelo Ball's impact this season is not just as th

Kobe and Elgin, two of the all-time greats, foreve

Kobe and Elgin, two of the all-time greats, forever bound by purple and gold. RIP.

The call that changed it all. 🦍🔝🤑 More to

The call that changed it all. 🦍🔝🤑
More to come for our special project with Trent Williams, who made history this past week as the highest-paid offensive lineman ever. @trentwilliams71 @49ers @eliteloyaltysports #CU360
📹/📷: @griffinh

Hunting season is here 🦍🔝🤑 More to come f

Hunting season is here 🦍🔝🤑
More to come for our special project with Trent Williams, the top NFL free agent who just re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers. @trentwilliams71 @49ers @eliteloyaltysports #CU360
📷: @griffinh

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Trent Williams’ historic week continued with business development (here meeting with Andre Iguodala’s financial man… twitter.com/i/web/status/13773…
March 31, 2021 9:24 pm
Congrats to our industry friend @ShamsCharania for joining @ThroughTheLens to educate the next generation of sports… twitter.com/i/web/status/13766…
March 29, 2021 11:16 pm
Epic week with the Silverback, and there’s much more to come. Stay tuned! 🦍 @TrentW71 @49ers @ELSportsLLC #CU360 pic.twitter.com/J9COD6wDgp
March 24, 2021 4:45 pm
Kobe and Elgin, two of the all-time greats, forever bound by purple and gold. RIP. pic.twitter.com/s2ERxQK5aK
March 23, 2021 3:53 am

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