Andrew Sharp

Andrew Sharp

Andrew Sharp is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated. He covers basketball, and has worked for several outlets since 2009. He lives in Washington D.C.

What Does Team USA’s Disastrous World Cup Say About the Future?
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What Does Team USA’s Disastrous World Cup Say About the Future?

How much should we read into Team USA’s ugly showing at the FIBA World Cup?

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Who Is the Next Great USA Basketball Wing?
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Who Is the Next Great USA Basketball Wing?

Michael Jordan. Kobe Bryant. LeBron James. The players who set Team USA apart in the past have always been wings, but there appears to be a dearth of options in the younger generation. The Crossover looks down the list and considers potential stars.

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Giannis, Jokic and a Guide to the 2020 NBA MVP Odds
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Giannis, Jokic and a Guide to the 2020 NBA MVP Odds

The summer is behind us and a wild NBA season is in front of us. With that in mind, The Crossover provides notes on the 2020 contenders for the MVP.

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NBA's 2020 Watch List: Giannis is the Future in More Ways than One
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NBA's 2020 Watch List: Giannis is the Future in More Ways than One

Size and athleticism made Giannis Antetokounmpo a star, but it's his mentality that will take him to the next level and make him the best player in the NBA. The young star is the key to the future of the Bucks and the NBA at large.

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NBA's 2020 Watch List: The Warriors Wildcard and the Next Chapter for Draymond Green
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NBA's 2020 Watch List: The Warriors Wildcard and the Next Chapter for Draymond Green

Draymond Green has always been wired a little differently. A player who has outperformed expectations his entire career, the Warriors legend now gets one more opportunity to prove a lot of people wrong.

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NBA's 2020 Watch List: Do You Believe in Jamal Murray?
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NBA's 2020 Watch List: Do You Believe in Jamal Murray?

Can Jamal Murray take the leap and become one of the NBA’s elite guards? If he can, he’ll take the Nuggets with him and bring Denver to new heights in the postseason.

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NBA's 2020 Watch List: The Year That Could Define Joel Embiid
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NBA's 2020 Watch List: The Year That Could Define Joel Embiid

The Sixers are talented enough to win the title this season. But while many focus on Ben Simmons's upside or Al Horford's arrival, it's Joel Embiid who ultimately decides Philadelphia's ceiling.

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NBA's 2020 Watch List: It's All on the Table for Anthony Davis
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NBA's 2020 Watch List: It's All on the Table for Anthony Davis

If we’re going to spend nine months talking about the Lakers, we might as well focus on the player who gives them a chance to be a real title threat.

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NBA Stars Have More Power Than Ever, But How Well Are They Using It?
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NBA Stars Have More Power Than Ever, But How Well Are They Using It?

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Kawhi and the Clippers Had a Brilliant Plan—Now They Need Some Luck
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Kawhi and the Clippers Had a Brilliant Plan—Now They Need Some Luck

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Why Can't LeBron James and the Lakers Land Stars in Free Agency? | Open Floor Podcast

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Kawhi Leonard on the Clippers Is a Massive Win for the NBA

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