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  NBA fans love to talk about “what if” scenarios. What if a player never got injured? What if that game winning shot was missed? What if a blockbuster trade never happened? The NBA is full of “what if” moments that could reshape the entire history of the league. But one of the biggest “what if” topics NBA fans love to talk about is NBA draft picks. NBA draft picks are one of the most valuable assets to an organization. Whether a team wants to keep the player they drafted or use their pick as an asset to gain another player, there is no denying how much value NBA draft picks hold within the NBA. One of the most popular “what if” draft night scenarios comes from the 2009 NBA Draft. The reason this draft is so talked about is because the Minnesota Timberwolves had back-to-back picks in the 2009 draft. With both picks, they decided to pass on who would become the greatest shooter in NBA history. The possibilities of what would have happened if the Minnesota Timberwolves had drafted St...

 Welcome to Insider Fan! This is the home for basketball culture, pop culture crossovers, and the food traditions that make game day what it is. If you are new, or just catching up, this is your go to guide for all the posts that build this blog. Treat it like an Insider Fan highlight reel and enjoy the best content all in one place.                           Basketball Culture and Fan Identity  If you love the game beyond the score board, start with the post that break down the fandom, motivation, and the culture that shapes basketball today. The Problem with Bandwagoning in Basketball   Game Day Music Debate: Hype or Overhyped?   What College Basketball Really Means   Rant: The WNBA Deserves Respect   Jimmy Butler: The NBA's Unapologetic Trendsetter   Netflix's The Last Dance: A Basketball Documentary Worth Watching?   These posts cover everything from hype trains to nost...