RIP the Mid-Range: How Math Killed Basketball’s Coolest Shot
The mid-range jumper was once the NBA's deadliest weapon. Now, it's a statistical sin. Larry Chen explores how analytics killed the 18-footer.
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Why Every Athlete Has a Podcast Now (And Why You’re Listening)
From Draymond Green to the Kelce brothers, why is every pro athlete starting a podcast? Larry Chen breaks down the 'New Media' revolution and why the mic is the new signature shoe.
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.