Diya Thakur is an NBA beat writer at EssentiallySports. She has a ‘writing goal’ for her contributions at the ES Newsdesk: Bringing stories to life and forming genuine emotional connections with readers. Guided by her belief in the power of language, Diya lives by the Boyzone lyric: “It’s only words and words are all I have to take your heart away,” skillfully drawing fans into the soul of the game. Diya’s love for basketball ignited in 2015, when she watched the Golden State Warriors’ championship triumph with her family. Growing up, Diya spent countless hours playing and debating the sport with her dad and brother. Beyond work, Diya enjoys playing guitar, listening to music, and crafting detailed Spotify playlists and Amazon wishlists for friends.
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