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He's 6-5. He shoots like Ray Allen. He dunks on people. He's a candidate to be the top overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. And yet, he still gets confused, now and again, with that guy who raps about thrift stores.

If the projected #1 overall pick could draft any player but himself, who would he pick? And is his hair a competitive advantage?

The 76ers hired Sam Hinkie as their new president of basketball operations and general manager.

ESPN.com's Kevin Arnovitz has been out of the closet, and going to work at NBA stadiums (and yes, in locker rooms) for years. In his experience, how can Jason Collins really expect to be treated?

Amin Elhassan (Insider) examines the 2013 free agent class, and wonders if Andrew Bynum is worth signing to a max contract.

Bomani Jones on why zone defense is for cowards, what people really mean when they say they prefer college basketball and why Doug Collins is not a good fit any more in Philly.

Sam Bowie on the fragility of an NBA career.

Joakim Noah, and young players with qualities that make them more valuable over time.

J.A. Adande and Israel Gutierrez on what teams in the Eastern Conference could challenge the Heat in the playoffs.

Part 2: Sixers star Jrue Holiday on the league's vast collection of top-notch point guards.

Author Alan Hahn offers Knicks fans six things to be thankful for, and one other thing to settle down about.

New breed analysts have valuable lessons that apply in politics and sports.

TrueHoop's Henry Abbott with Tom Haberstroh on anomalies, rookie bias and career-achievement skew in ESPN.com's #NBArank Project.

Get a behind the scenes look at 20th annual ESPY Awards.

Our NBA bloggers reveal what they are looking forward to in Round One of the Playoffs.

TrueHoop Network debates the playoff's MVP.