Ian Levy

Ian Levy

Ian Levy is creative editorial director for FanSided and helps direct coverage of the NBA, soccer and women’s sports. He’s been working at FanSided since 2015, working in numerous roles and on projects as diverse as the launch of Nylon Calculus, Fandoms of the Year, Fan Voices, FanSided FORE, Why We Play, The Whiteboard and more. Before joining FanSided, he wrote about the NBA for multiple outlets including FiveThirtyEight, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, VICE Sports, ESPN, Bleacher Report, The Sporting News and The Cauldron at Sports Illustrated.

Nov 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) makes a three-point basket during the second quarter as Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) defends at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: Where does James Harden rank among the greatest shooters of all time?

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Washington Wizards v Memphis Grizzlies

The Whiteboard: Don't trust the Grizzlies defense just yet

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Indiana Pacers v New Orleans Pelicans

The Whiteboard: Is Brandon Ingram selling himself to the Warriors, Heat or others?

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2024 NBA Summer League - Los Angeles Lakers v Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavs execute brilliant Bronny James troll job for visit by the Lakers

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Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

What picks do the Indiana Fever have in the 2025 WNBA Draft?

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Oct 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: Jayson Tatum wants you to know he fixed his jumpshot

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Los Angeles Clippers v Portland Trail Blazers

25-under-25: Everything we got wrong on our 2024 ranking of the best young players in the NBA

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Dec 2, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

25-under-25: The best of the rest for the 2024-25 NBA season

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Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game Seven

25-under-25: How far can Tyrese Haliburton take the Indiana Pacers?

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Orlando Magic v New Orleans Pelicans

25-under-25: Is Zion Williamson really ready for reinvention?

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Oct 10, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) reacts during the second half against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

25-under-25: Dereck Lively's game is simple but perfect

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Orlando Magic v Toronto Raptors

25-under-25: Jalen Suggs is the NBA's biggest try-hard

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Boston Celtics v Oklahoma City Thunder

The Whiteboard: Essential picks and predictions for the 2024-25 NBA season

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Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: Depth might finally be a strength for the Suns

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Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors

The Whiteboard: These Warriors could be the best 3-point shooting team ever

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Sep 30, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA;  Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) poses for a photo during 2024 Media day.  Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: Bennedict Mathurin could give the Pacers another gear

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