Aviroop is an NBA writer for Essentially Sports. His love for basketball initiated from his school days, where he at times practiced with the school basketball team. Following the League since 2018, he's in awe of King James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The most exciting NBA moment for him is undoubtedly the Lakers' 2019-2020 stint. Other than that, the author appreciates the Milwaukee Bucks from the Eastern Conference. Apart from basketball, Aviroop is an avid cricket and football lover. He is an ardent Madridista and a Cristiano Ronaldo fanboy. He also played Table Tennis at the District Level in his early childhood. Coming to his academics, he has a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology.