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Mirin Fader
@mirinfader.bsky.social
Sports writer. Storyteller. Senior Writer at The Athletic, writing long-form NBA features. NYT best-selling author of GIANNIS and DREAM. www.mirinfader.com
So happy to have Kawhi, but would've been just as happy with Giannis. He didn't have enough to eat growing up but became a magnificent professional regardless and has always come off as a decent good person. Please read @mirinfader.bsky.social fantastic book on him. youtube.com/shorts/ZVVMz...
Giannis gives hug to 11 year old girl for drawing pictures of him
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We had a whole round table about LeBron's future with @mirinfader.bsky.social @curlyfro.bsky.social and Jason Jones. I wrote about Di Fara pizza and the Monday Night Wars. Go read. Free for all www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...
LeBron James’ next move: Best place to sign? Weirdest choice? And when does he retire? (Gift Article)
LeBron James is coming back. What should his next move(s) be?
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“There’s meaning behind every single thing I do." I profiled Mikel Brown Jr. for @theathletic.com ahead of the NBA Draft. A story about roots, family and doubt: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...
There's been an influx of ink used in New York City. More than just art, these Knicks tattoos are love letters on skin; a commemoration that some fans dared to 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 — even before a title has been sealed. More, via @mirinfader.bsky.social: nyti.ms/4e744ed
Knicks’ fans ultimate flex: An NBA champions tattoo before the championship. A story about tattoos, hope and love. My newest @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...
Meet the Spurs nuns: Inside the basketball-loving world of the Salesian Sisters. My newest story @theathletic.com free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...
Growing up in Atlanta, Dominique was the man. We absolutely loved him. And once again, Mirin’s work put a smile on my face.
Mirin Fader@mirinfader.bsky.social · 3mo agoDominique Wilkins reconnects with fan he gave shoes to 42 years ago: ‘Totally blew me away’ My story @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
I love this so much! First, the fact that Wemby is a voracious reader is the best. Second, what a great way for the San Antonio Public Library to engage new readers. Pure gold, this.
Mirin Fader@mirinfader.bsky.social · 2mo ago"Thank you for bringing awareness to how important connection is with the written word and literature is.” My newest @theathletic.com on the 'Read Like Wemby' campaign at San Antonio Central library: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730... free and unlocked to read
“To work for a library in a city where somebody who is that publicly supportive of what reading and literacy can mean for someone is really inspirational.”
Mirin Fader@mirinfader.bsky.social · 2mo ago"Thank you for bringing awareness to how important connection is with the written word and literature is.” My newest @theathletic.com on the 'Read Like Wemby' campaign at San Antonio Central library: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730... free and unlocked to read
I want to form a bookclub with Wemby! Maybe I could learn French from him as well!
Mirin Fader@mirinfader.bsky.social · 2mo ago"Thank you for bringing awareness to how important connection is with the written word and literature is.” My newest @theathletic.com on the 'Read Like Wemby' campaign at San Antonio Central library: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730... free and unlocked to read
"Thank you for bringing awareness to how important connection is with the written word and literature is.” My newest @theathletic.com on the 'Read Like Wemby' campaign at San Antonio Central library: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730... free and unlocked to read
A San Antonio library created a “Read Like Wemby” campaign to highlight the NBA star’s love for reading. The goal is to inspire people of all ages, especially children, to read more. More from @mirinfader.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...
Dominique Wilkins reconnects with fan he gave shoes to 42 years ago: ‘Totally blew me away’ My story @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
Dominique Wilkins reconnects with fan he gave shoes to 42 years ago: ‘Totally blew me away’ (Gift Article)
The Hall of Famer said the heartwarming moment shows "how you can touch someone’s life. That lasts a lifetime."
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"His death reminds us of how quickly things can change. That urgency to live in our own truths, and to be supportive of others. To be positive. To be kind. There is always time to love."
Mirin Fader@mirinfader.bsky.social · 3mo agoJason Collins, first openly gay active player in NBA history, dead at 47 after cancer treatments. Story is unlocked and free to read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
Jason Collins, first openly gay active player in NBA history, dead at 47 after cancer treatments. Story is unlocked and free to read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
Jason Collins, first openly gay active player in NBA history, dead at 47 after cancer treatments (Gift Article)
Collins announced in December that he was undergoing treatment for Stage 4 glioblastoma, a severe form of brain cancer.
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"I know who I am ... I know what I can be." My newest story @theathletic.com on Cavs star Donovan Mitchell. A story about sacrifice, failure, leadership, and lessons from a grandmother, free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...
Where Donovan Mitchell finds his drive: His grandmother’s kitchen (Gift Article)
Mitchell, facing Game 7, has never made it past the second round. But his self-belief can be traced back to a special relationship.
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“Part of life’s beauty is discovering what it means to you. For me, life is about cherishing the time we spend with the people we love most, pursuing your dreams, and helping others pursue theirs.” Another beautiful feature from the 🐐 @mirinfader.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
How losing his brother taught Aaron Gordon ‘what life is really about’
After an unspeakable loss, the Denver Nuggets forward has immersed himself in passions: “You can’t really know life without death."
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My story on Alperen Şengün is in today’s @nytimes.com 🙏🏼🥺https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7229763/2026/04/26/alperen-sengun-nba-journey-turkey-houston-rockets/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.eFA.5zDM.J6UlxPUy0akT
“You got to be the one.” My latest story @theathletic.com on the origin story of the Rockets’ Sengun: www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...
Alperen Şengün carried his family’s dreams for years. Can he carry the Rockets? (Gift Article)
Growing up in Turkey, this is what Şengün dreamed of — facing LeBron James in the playoffs. Have his struggles molded him for the moment?
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“I understood what I have to do this for,” he says, “to give my family and for myself a better life." The origin story of Alperen Şengün. My newest story @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...
I didn't think I could love Mr. Nugget more than I already do...then I read this profile. A beautiful piece about grief and gratitude, family and trauma. Mirin Fader absolutely nailed this piece out of the park. Thanks for writing about AG in this way.
Mirin Fader@mirinfader.bsky.social · 4mo ago“Losing my brother,” he says, “and understanding what life is really about.” My newest story @theathletic.com on the many dimensions of Aaron Gordon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
"Grief is a tough one because there’s not a ton of stuff that you can do. You can’t go around it, Gordon says. You can’t go over it or under it. That’s just one of those things that you gotta go through.”
Mirin Fader@mirinfader.bsky.social · 4mo ago“Losing my brother,” he says, “and understanding what life is really about.” My newest story @theathletic.com on the many dimensions of Aaron Gordon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
With so much in his personal life outside of his control, he has come to focus on what is in his power: nourishing his relationships with teammates and having a deeper gratitude for his family, and his own life. More from @mirinfader.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
How losing his brother taught Aaron Gordon 'what life is really about'
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“Losing my brother,” he says, “and understanding what life is really about.” My newest story @theathletic.com on the many dimensions of Aaron Gordon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
About 20% of the way through Dream as my current travel book @mirinfader.bsky.social Loving it.
Final Four stories I’ve written in the past. Profile of Lauren Betts: www.theringer.com/2025/04/03/c...
In This NCAA Tournament, Lauren Betts Has Been More Than Enough
The UCLA center has been one of college basketball’s most dominant players. But finding her confidence wasn’t easy.
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This is so awesome. Thank you so much @chineyogwumike.bsky.social and Andscape for mentioning my book, DREAM🙏🏼🥺💜