Shubhanshu Smit Lal is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. A lifelong basketball fan, he’s inspired by the unique impact that players like Steph Curry, Allen Iverson, and Jason Williams have had on the game. Curry revolutionizing the arc, Iverson’s cultural impact and daunting crossover, and Williams’ flashy creativity all resonated with him as ‘expressions of freedom’ on the court. Shubhanshu’s also no stranger to the court himself, having been a University Champion for 3 years during college. The hoopster loves breaking down the game and penning stories that go way beyond the box score. When he’s not writing, you’ll probably find him deep into a competitive gaming session or sketching out a new Graffiti Piece.