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Anthony Pasciolla

Anthony Pasciolla

Joined: Jun 15, 2024

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com

Jan 20, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau talks to forward Julius Randle (30) during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

New York Knicks Legend Reacts To Major Departures In Karl-Anthony Towns Trade

New York Knicks legend John Starks shared his thoughts on the blockbuster Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

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Apr 23, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Former New York Knicks guard John Starks during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks Legend John Starks Empowering Youth Athletes With Sports Wheelchair Donation

New York Knicks legend John Starks teamed up with The Hartford and World Champion Wheelchair Basketball Player Matt Scott to surprise youth athletes with custom-fit sport wheelchairs.

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Sep 7, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders watches warmups before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders Says This MLB Star Is The Michael Jordan Of Baseball

Colorado Buffaloes coach and ex-MLB player Deion Sanders compared arguable NBA G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan to Shohei Ohtani.

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Oct 20, 2023; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils recruit Cooper Flagg during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Expects Future Generations To Model Game After Cooper Flagg

NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett envisions kids wanting to play like Duke's Cooper Flagg one day.

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Apr 12, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and teammates react after a victory over the Denver Nuggets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Shaquille O’Neal Questions Victor Wembanyama’s Ability To Dominate

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is questioning San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama's ability to dominate in the NBA.

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Aug 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Shaquille O'Neal Claims Caitlin Clark 'Ain't That Great Yet'

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal recently made known his opinion about WNBA and Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark.

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Apr 10, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Trae Young Claims One Barrier Keeps Him From Surpassing Michael Jordan

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young believes his height is the one obstacle from him being the greatest player of all-time.

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Feb 18, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Team Worthy head coach James Worthy is introduced during the 2022 NBA Rising Stars Challenge at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Chimes In On G.O.A.T. Debate With Surprising Candidate

NBA legend James Worthy recently mentioned Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant in the G.O.A.T. debate.

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May 30, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; NBA referee Marc Davis (8) talks to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second quarter in game five of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

NBA All-Star Claims Anthony Edwards Is No Better Than A Role Player

Retired NBA All-Star Rasheed Wallace claims Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is not yet better than Derrick McKey.

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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on in the fourth quarter against Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

NBA's Anthony Edwards And NFL's Justin Jefferson Set To Recreate Iconic Sports Photo

NBA and NFL superstars Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson are recreating an iconic photo featuring legend Kevin Garnett.

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Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; United States guard LeBron James (6) celebrates with the gold medal after the game against France in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen A. Smith Uses LeBron James To Counter Kevin Garnett's Modern NBA Criticism

NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith recently backed the modern NBA with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as his defense.

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Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team WNBA forward Angel Reese (5)and Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark (22) react after a play during the first half against the USA Women's National Team at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal Fed Up With Pay Gap Between Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese And NBA Stars

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal hopes WNBA stars such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are eventually paid the same as NBA stars.

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