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Did you know...
- Kent Bazemore became the first player to have his retired jersey raised above the floor of the new gymnasium at the new Bertie high School?
- Pero Antic shares his July 29th birthday with his wife, Ružica?
- Kyle Korver ate Subway sandwiches to save money his first two years in the NBA?
- Paul Millsap was recognized by his high school with a “Paul Millsap Day” on 8/12/11?
- Jeff Teague was 'voted,' in 2015, 'most likely to be the backup dancer that Madonna almost kisses, then grabs his face and pushes him away' on the "Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon?
- Shelvin Mack wrote that he wanted to be a professional basketball player in the third grade?
February Edition

Did you know...
- Kyle Korver was born on St. Patrick's Day?
- Devin Harris heaved a 47-footer at the buzzer to win a game against the 76ers back in 2009? The shot is known as "The Harris Heave".
- DeShawn Stevenson has an ATM machine in his kitchen?
- Dahntay Jones graduated from high school at the age of 16?
- Shelvin Mack was a D-League standout before transitioning to the NBA?
January Edition

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- Josh Smith claims to be "pretty good" at flag football?
- Al Horford gave out Beats by Dr. Dre headphones to all of his teammates for Thanksgiving?
- Zaza Pachulia says that the key to being fashionable is coordinating your clothes with your personality?
- During pre-season, Ivan Johnson ruined/prematurely ended practice by shattering a backboard at Butler University?
- Jeff Teague was actually in Joe Johnson's house when he was traded to the Nets this past summer? Joe Johnson texted Jeff the news..from the other end of the mansion.
December Edition

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- Anthony Tolliver has six sisters?
- Lou Williams has recorded over 200 songs?
- Mike Scott effortlessly took over the morning news on WXIA's 11Alive Morning broadcast at the beginning of the season?
- John Jenkins aspires to be the next Ray Allen?
- Johan Petro purchased and revamped a 2001 Chevy 1500 van with a high-top to ride around comfortably in?
November Edition

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- Kyle Korver once unintentionally stopped a party because people in attendance thought he was Ashton Kutcher?
- Devin Harris owns the Guinness World Record for "fastest man with a basketball" after running the length of a court in 3.9 seconds?
- Anthony Morrow won the North Carolina Mr. Basketball award, which awards the top high school senior basketball player in the state, in 2004?
- DeShawn Stevenson is the first player in NBA history to wear the No. 92 on his jersey? He chose that number because he wore 9 in Orlando and 2 in Utah and Washington.
- Lou Williams several recorded rap tracks and was featured on Meek Mill's "I Want It All"?
April Edition

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- Jerry Stackhouse eats gummy bears before each game coming from a tradition that his mother started when he was in high school.
- Jannero Pargo is father to a set of twins.
- Erick Dampier was the 10th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. (Selected by the Pacers)
- Willie Green and his wife celebrated the birth of a baby boy (named Mason) this month?
- Josh Smith pledged to cover six months of living expenses for the family of slain McEachern High School football player Rajaan Bennett.
March Edition

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- Jeff Teague is not a fan of horror movies.
- Jason Collins' mom, Portia Collins, is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild and appears in national commercials from time to time.
- Despite owning a fine dining restaurant, Zaza Pachulia does not cook.
- Ivan Johnson did not think that he would make it as a professional basketball player, instead he imagined that he would become a truck driver.
- Erick Dampier is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi.
February Edition:

Did you know….
- Joe Johnson wants to make cameo appearances on some sitcoms.
- Marvin Williams is an honorary board member and spokesperson for the Special Olympics and their R-word campaign.
- Josh Smith always carries around a deck of cards as he enjoys playing Tonk (or Tunk) as well as Spades.
- Kirk Hinrich had his first professional dunk in 2004 against the 7-foot-3 center Zydrunas Illgauskas.
- Al Horford was given the nickname “The Godfather” by Coach Billy Donovan at Florida for the way he commanded respect from his teammates quietly.
January edition:

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Did you know….
- When Jannero Pargo entered the league, he initially had one 'n' in his name, but gained the second 'n' later on.
- Tracy McGrady wore the number "3" in 2009 to promote his humanitarian efforts in Sudan. He filmed a documentary on his summer 2007 visits to refugee camps in the region. The documentary is entitled 3 Points.
- Hawks staffers had a joke that no one wanted to deliver the news if Ivan Johnson was cut from the team because of his scowl.
- Jerry Stackhouse wears the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson.
- Willie Green's first job was cutting grass for a lawn service.
December edition:

Did you know….
- Hilton Armstrong considers playing chess & spades two of his favorite hobbies.
- Magnum Rolle was the first person in his family to earn a degree. (He studied sociology)
- Damien Wilkins wears the number “3” because it is the sum of the number “21”.
- Jeff Teague was the victim of a prank pulled by fellow teammate Josh Smith in which his car was filled with popcorn.
- Josh Powell tells his life story through his tattoos.
November edition:

Did you know….
- Joe Johnson considers candy to be his kryptonite.
- Zaza Pachulia recently completed the Managerial Leadership Program at Emory’s Goizueta Business School.
- Etan Thomas successfully underwent open heart surgery in 2007 after discovering he had a leaking aortic valve during a routine physical examination.
- Keith Benson attended the Detroit Country Day School among other NBA alums such as Chris Webber and Shane Battier.
- Jason Collins placed 55th in the 2009 World Series of Poker.
October edition:

Did you know….
- Jamal Crawford's foundation donated more than $50,000 to refurbish the basketball courts at Liberty Park in Renton, Washington (which are now named Jamal Crawford Court in his honor).
- Marvin Williams had the first name of his mother tattooed on his left arm at the age of 15.
- Al Horford finished a degree in telecommunication at the University of Florida the summer after his rookie year.
- Josh Smith can carry a nice tune. (He got it from his mama, who sings gospel)
- Kirk Hinrich enjoys playing golf in his spare time.
September edition:

Did you know….
- Jeff Teague was once forced by his teammates to wear a ladybug costume for Halloween.
- Keith Benson is the first player ever from Oakland University to get drafted by the NBA.
- Damien Wilkins played basketball at North Carolina State University for two years before transferring to the University of Georgia.
- Josh Powell LOVES to dance.
- Hilton Armstrong originally wanted to be a baseball player.
August edition:

Did you know….
- Marvin Williams was on the cover of College Hoops 2K6.
- In 2010, Josh Smith became the youngest player (age 24) in NBA history to block 1000 shots.
- Joe Johnson passed on scholarships from prestigious basketball schools such as Duke and UConn to play basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
- Kirk Hinrich was coached by his father from the time he was in third grade all the way through high school.
- Etan Thomas published a collection of poems written by himself.
July edition

Did you know….
- Zaza Pachulia’s mother was a professional basketball player in the Republic of Georgia and she once played for the Soviet national team.
- Jamal Crawford only played one year of college ball in Michigan before getting drafted EIGHTH overall in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Jason Collins worked as a Sunday School teacher while he was in high school.
- Al Horford was the first NBA player to co-direct a night of programming at NBATV studios in Atlanta.
- Pape Sy’s favorite meal is a Senegalese dish called Mafe which is rice and peanut sauce.