Larry Chen

Sports & Pop Culture

Larry spent a decade covering the NBA beat before realizing he had opinions about everything. Now he writes about sports, pop culture, and the weird ways they intersect. Based in Los Angeles, he's convinced the best writing happens after midnight with bad takeout and a game on mute in the background.

"The NBA draft is a trust exercise where billionaires bet millions on teenagers who can't rent a car yet."

Articles by Larry Chen

Pop Culture

The Real Reason Everyone's Rewatching The Sopranos Again

Gen Z discovered The Sopranos through clips and memes. But how they're watching it tells you everything about where we are culturally.

March 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Sports

Why the NBA's New Play-In Tournament Is Actually Genius

A team that grinds through 82 games shouldn't have to prove itself again. But nobody actually cares about fairness as much as they claim to.

March 7, 2026 · 2 min read

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