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Dan Favale

Joined: Feb 3, 2016

Dan Favale is a senior NBA contributor for FanSided, as well as the co-host of the 'Hardwood Knocks' NBA podcast and a National NBA writer for Bleacher Report. He has covered The Association since 2011, during which time he's endlessly lobbied for small-ball lineups, touch passes and top-55-protected draft picks. His specialties include big-picture breakdowns, salary-cap minutiae, Frank Ntilikina trivia, bad jokes and run-on sentences.

Jan 24, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

This clip of DeAndre Jordan lip syncing Seal’s ‘Kiss from a Rose’ will change your life

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Dec 29, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) looks to pass in the first quarter as Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) defends at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Steven Adams has fun with Oklahoma City reporters at Enes Kanter’s expense

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Frank Kaminsky has a Game of Thrones toilet decal in his bathroom

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Jan 20, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Matt Bonner (15) commits an offensive foul against Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs held private ceremony to retire Matt Bonner’s flannel shirt

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December 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrate during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Jazz 103-85. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Watch Klay Thompson shoot and (presumably) swish a ball Stephen Curry wanted to kick

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Nov 30, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Hawks 109-107. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Budenholzer’s son celebrates clutch 3 on behalf of all humanity

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Nov 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives in ahead of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kris Dunn (3) during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Klay Thompson declares himself best paper airplane-maker on the West Coast

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Nov 16, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) dribbles a ball as Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) defends during the first quarter at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Klay Thompson sips Coors Light mid-interview after Warriors’ win over Raptors

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Dec 23, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward center Frank Kaminsky (44) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of the game against the Boston Celtics at Time Warner Cable Arena. Celtics win 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Frank Kaminsky’s baths include lots of Skittles, and a fictional House-Elf

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Feb 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw (33) in action during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Spurs defeat the Mavericks 116-90. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Boris Diaw’s selfie game is in peak NBA Finals form

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Feb 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Carmelo Anthony makes convenience store run in Olympics hat, embroidered robe

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Wilson Chandler catches 350-pound mutant grouper fish

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Apr 7, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) exchanges words with Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Do not bail on Hassan Whiteside when playing him in NBA 2K

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Mar 20, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks injured forward Chandler Parsons (25) during a timeout from the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Chandler Parsons roasts twitter user who burned his Mavericks jersey

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Apr 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 88-78. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Wiggins played HORSE vs. fans using half his body…and got owned

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Apr 8, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 112-99. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Marcin Gortat apparently hangs out with the giraffe that was named after him

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