Vinod Pillai
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Vinod is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having over six years of experience as a creative writer, he combines his passion for basketball with his love for journalism. Being an ardent fan of the NBA, he has been following & learning from reputed insiders & reporters such as Adrian Wojnarowski, Tim Legler, JJ Redick, Stephen A. Smith & Nick Wright. Vinod’s love for basketball stems from the finesse & grit that he has witnessed in icons like Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry, Shaquille O'Neal, and more. His passion apart from sports is filmmaking, with his work behind the camera as focused on details as it is for journalism.
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Greek Freak Turns Hulk as Giannis Antetokounmpo Issues Hilarous Warning in Halloween Celebration After Smashing Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the hulk that the NBA world should be scared of, and it was only his first 30 point game of the season.
Oct 31, 2023
Chris Paul Finally Breaks His Shooting Woes While Stephen Curry Continues His Breathtaking Form vs Pelicans
Chris Paul makes a 3 point shot for the very first time as a Warrior. And he would have to thank the rookie for setting him up for it.
Oct 31, 2023
Watch: Draymond Green Embraces Saints Superstar Derek Carr Ahead of Warriors-Pelicans Matchup
Draymond Green and Derek Carr shared a friendly moment before the Pelicans locked horns against the Golden State Warriors.
Oct 31, 2023
Miami Heat Injury Update: Jimmy Butler’s Chance to Upset Damian Lillard Receives Huge Blow
Jimmy Butler is going to face the Milwaukee Bucks without one of the key pieces who would have been the difference maker for the Heat.
Oct 30, 2023
Despite 40PT Annihilation, Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard Hail Victor Wembanyama After Spurs vs Clippers: “One of a Kind”
Despite handing 40 point decimation to the Spurs, Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard have great expectations for Victor Wembanyama.
Oct 30, 2023
Can Joel Embiid Put Up Another MVP Season Despite James Harden’s Trade Drama? – 3 Takeaways From 76ERS’ Demolition of Blazers
Joel Embiid is back to his MVP mode, as he uplifts the Sixers with a 30 point performance despite missing James Harden.
Oct 30, 2023
NFL Legend Shannon Sharpe Amused as Flava Flav Bottles the National Anthem at Bucks vs Hawks
The NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe shows his disapproval of Flava Flav's rendition of the National Anthem at Milwaukee.
Oct 30, 2023
Watch: Despite Setting Trade Drama Aside, James Harden Benched on Return to Philadelphia
James Harden is benched for the opener against the Portland Trail Blazers, but the coach is keeping a keen eye on him for live action.
Oct 30, 2023
Jimmy Butler Embraces Timberwolves Fans’ Hilarious Call-Out, Moments Before Heat’s 2nd Upset
Jimmy Butler was so missed in this game that the fans started looking for him as the the Heat were handed their second loss of the season.
Oct 29, 2023
Phoenix Suns Line-Up: Who Will Replace Devin Booker and Bradley Beal Tonight vs Jazz?
Kevin Durant will be facing the Utah Jazz without Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. With one loss to the Lakers can the Suns bounce back?
Oct 29, 2023
“C’Mon Man”: Enraged Sports Fan Lebron James Bids Boxing Adieu as Tyson Fury Gets Decision Over Francis Ngannou
LeBron James reacts as Tyson Fury gets controversial boxing win over ex UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou.
Oct 29, 2023
Can Zion Williamson Carry Pelicans to Top-3 Finish? Ex-NBA Champ’s Two Cents Might Not Be a Hot Take
Ex-Champion with the Dallas Mavericks believes in the Pelicans team to finish top-3, and his take has a lot ot do with Zion Williamson
Oct 28, 2023
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