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The 6'11" center may play ball in Philadelphia, but his hometown is always on his mind and he's ready to start making a difference in the community.

The 6'11" center may play ball in Philadelphia, but his hometown is always on his mind and he's ready to start making a difference in the community.

BY GAVIN EVANS

Beyond the Court: Jahlil Okafor Wants to Change the Conversation in Chicago

The Syracuse product is about to realize his dream of reaching the NBA and prove those wrong who want to define him by a number and not his versatiity.

The Syracuse product is about to realize his dream of reaching the NBA and prove those wrong who want to define him by a number and not his versatiity.

BY ADAM CAPARELL

Beyond the Court: Age is Just a Number With Michael Gbinije

The Kings big just finished his rookie campaign and with the lessons learned from his star teammates, "Trill" has designs on a breakout sophomore season.

The Kings big just finished his rookie campaign and with the lessons learned from his star teammates, "Trill" has designs on a breakout sophomore season.

BY ANGEL DIAZ

Beyond the Court: Willie Cauley-Stein Is Officially Trill

After a disappointing rookie season, the Nuggets guard did some soul searching. With his sophomore campaign now complete, he's where he needs to be.

After a disappointing rookie season, the Nuggets guard did some soul searching. With his sophomore campaign now complete, he's where he needs to be.

BY ZAK KEEFER

Beyond the Court: Gary Harris' Road From the Bench to a Breakout Season

The Boston Celtics’ free agent guard doesn’t need your acceptance. Having his own style seems to be working just fine.

The Boston Celtics’ free agent guard doesn’t need your acceptance. Having his own style seems to be working just fine.

BY MAURICE PEEBLES

Beyond the Court: Evan Turner is Looking for the Right Fit

Before he can begin to fulfill a dream of helping his native Nigeria this summer, the Warriors reserve has some unfinished business on and off the court.

Before he can begin to fulfill a dream of helping his native Nigeria this summer, the Warriors reserve has some unfinished business on and off the court.

BY ADAM CAPARELL

Beyond the Court: Festus Ezeli Likes His Odds