Marc Spears

Senior NBA Writer

Marc J. Spears is the senior NBA writer for The Undefeated. He used to be able to dunk on you, but he hasn’t been able to in years and his knees still hurt.

Marc J. Spears
The Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gianna Bryant

The celebration of Kobe and Gigi brings basketball family together

A collection of stars gathered to pay tribute to the NBA icon and his daughter

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Barack Obama, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Michael Wilbon

Barack Obama’s All-Star advice to Giannis: ‘Be a little more public’

The former president encouraged the MVP to set an example for the people

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Nat Sweetwater Clifton Holding Basketbal

NBA pioneer Nat ‘Sweetwater’ Clifton was a Chicago legend

In 1950, the hoops star became the first black player to sign an NBA contract

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NBA All-Star Game

Dominique Wilkins on Michael Jordan and ‘the greatest dunk contest of all time’

With NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, ‘Nique dishes on the 1988 showdown

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Milwaukee Bucks v New Orleans Pelicans

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to represent best of both worlds

‘The Greek Freak’ has pride in his Nigerian roots – and it’s now on full display

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NBA: Utah Jazz at Washington Wizards

First-time All-Star Rudy Gobert is fulfilling his dad’s hoop dream

The Jazz center’s father never got the chance to play in the NBA out of college

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Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns

Kyle Korver reflects on speaking out about white privilege

The NBA veteran discusses the aftermath of his article in The Players’ Tribune

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Team USA Portraits For Tokyo 2020

WNBA star A’ja Wilson is ready to take on the world for Team USA

‘I’m so grateful and honored to wear those three letters across my chest’

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NBA: Finals-Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors

Andre Iguodala’s power move pays off with Miami deal: ‘I just knew to be patient’

Iguodala on his decision to sit out, criticism by Grizzlies, and joining the Heat

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Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers

‘For everybody it’s a little bit different’: Two Blazers make split decision on Kobe Bryant memorial game

It was an emotional night for both teams at Staples Center

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