While playing basketball for eight years in six countries, Jackson Vroman was outgoing and personable, which is why his death in 2015 is even harder to comprehend.
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Overseas Elite: The Team Dominating the Single-Elimination, Winner-Take-All Basketball Tournament
The Basketball Tournament has its own Golden State Warriors—meet Overseas Elite, a team of ex-college and pro stars who can’t be stopped.
Posted inNonfiction, Top 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Chelsea G. Summers, Linda Villarosa, Ben Smith, Chappell Ellison, and Louisa Thomas.
Posted inNonfiction, Sports, Story
How the NBA Failed Royce White
He was compared to basketball superstars like Charles Barkley and LeBron James. But without comprehensive mental health treatment, Royce White found himself fighting for a new cause.
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Nonfiction, Story
Falling for My Booty Call
Sarah Kasbeer reflects on a history of hookups — and why they left her cold.
Posted inEditor's Pick, Essays & Criticism, Feature, Nonfiction, Unapologetic Women
La Otra
When a woman and her daughter moved in next door, Jaquira Díaz found her world was suddenly turned upside down.
Posted inNonfiction
In the Country of Women
Amid badass women and endless stories, a young California writer comes of age in the orange groves as the Golden State comes into its own.
Posted inNonfiction, Sports
How the NBA Failed Royce White
He was compared to basketball superstars like Charles Barkley and LeBron James. But without comprehensive mental health treatment, Royce White found himself fighting for a new cause.
Posted inArts & Culture
The Fading Relevance of the NBA Draft
Building a contender the old-fashioned way takes a patience few teams are willing to endure.
Posted inNonfiction
Longreads Best of 2018: All of Our No. 1 Story Picks
Here’s every story that was chosen as No. 1 in our weekly Top 5 email.
