Basketball – Page 62

Top N.B.A. Prospects Skip College, but Not Stardom

The N.B.A.’s biggest stars often make their names during the N.C.A.A. tournament. But this year’s top draft picks may be players who found the spotlight elsewhere.

By David Gardner

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Ja Morant’s Impact Can Be Bigger Than Basketball

The high-flying Memphis Grizzlies star has excited N.B.A. audiences with his play. But accusations of violent behavior have troubled the communities that need him most.

By Kurt Streeter

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Shawn Kemp, Former N.B.A. Star, Released From Jail After Shooting

Mr. Kemp was arrested following reports of a shooting in a parking lot. Prosecutors decided not to file charges on Thursday.

By Mike Ives and Mike Baker

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J.R. Smith Was Lost After the N.B.A. Golf Became His Guide.

Smith was bored and confused when his basketball career abruptly ended in 2020. His search for self took him to a golf team at an H.B.C.U.

By Jonathan Abrams