The New York Times

How the NBA and hip-hop have inspired culture and each other for decades

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Vince Bucci, Michael Loccsiano, Kevin C. Cox, Elsa / Getty Images No sport embodies hip-hop more than basketball. No music genre embodies ...
The Spokesman-Review

Detlef’s day: How former UW basketball star Schrempf played his way into the rafters

Legendary coach Marv Harshman called him “Rock” or “Rock Head,” and it wasn’t necessarily a term of endearment. “It wasn’t just me,” Detlef Schrempf said with a laugh. “That’s what he called everybody ...
The New York Times

I played with Steve Kerr in college. This is how he changed my life

Harvey Mason Jr. and Steve Kerr played together in college for the Arizona Wildcats. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Bernstein Associates, David E. Klutho / Sports Illustrated / Getty ...
National Basketball Association

The Athletic: How the NBA and hip-hop have inspired culture and each other for decades

Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, is one of several who agree that basketball greats and hip-hop excellence share a similar foundation. Shakeia Taylor and Jason Jones, The Athletic For decades, ...