Theo Pinson Keeping The Hottest Team in the NBA Grounded

Posted Apr 30, 2021
In the midst of one of the New York Knicks' best 10-game stretches in the past decade, former North Carolina guard Theo Pinson has proved to be an invaluable asset. Pinson's contributions have not been made on the court, but from the bench and locker room, where he keeps his teammates in check and serves as the supervisor of team morale. (Inside Carolina)

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