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NBA season preview: Anthony Edwards and this rookie class are getting thrown into the fire

By Joe Abunassar / December 23, 2020 /

ESPN profiled Anthony Edwards training at IMPACT, click here to read.

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[The Athletic] Q&A: Joe Abunassar on training NBA stars, draft prep and his best KG stories

By Joe Abunassar / December 12, 2020 /

IMPACT’s Joe Abunassar took some time to talk to The Athletic about his career, how the job works, and the players he has prepared this season in a conversation that began with a little-known guard from Nebraska and ended with the star of “Uncut Gems.”   Click here to read ( behind paywall). 

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Warriors draft buzz: James Wiseman’s Golden State workout and Tyrese Haliburton’s star potential

By Joe Abunassar / December 12, 2020 /

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Exclusive: Trainer details process that made Tyrese Haliburton the Kings’ top pick

By Joe Abunassar / December 12, 2020 /

The Sacramento Bee wanted to see first hand how IMPACT was getting the NBA’s future stars ready to compete during this unusual off season.   Click here to read. 

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NBA Draft: Inside the Las Vegas bubble where prospects chased their hoop dreams

By Joe Abunassar / December 12, 2020 /

The LA Times visited IMPACT to see how COVID was impacting some of the NBA brightest prospects and how CAA was adapting to these trying times.   Click here to read. 

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The Putback Extra: Inside Stories on Tyrese Haliburton, Malachi Flynn and Kristaps Porzingis

By Joe Abunassar / December 12, 2020 /

On an extended bonus segment from The Putback, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley sat down with elite NBA trainer and founder of Impact Basketball, Joe Abunassar, who provides some insight into what 2020 NBA Draft prospects Tyrese Haliburton and Malachi Flynn will bring to the table at the next level. Abunassar also recounts running former…

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Zeke Nnaji knows his Nuggets role: “I want to be a lockdown defender”

By Joe Abunassar / December 12, 2020 /

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‘He could play tomorrow’: Leading trainer says Australian is ready for the NBA

By Joe Abunassar / December 12, 2020 /

Sydney Morning Herald wanted to share the great news of Josh Green’s progress thanks to his work with Joe and the IMPACT team .   Click here to read the article.   

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