Before Raphinha became Barcelona's captain and converted into their main striker, he was Premier League battling relegation at Leeds United. It was the making of him.
Master of reinvention: How Raphinha transformed into Barça's star striker
Source: ESPN
Original reporting
ESPN: read the full reportRelated stories
ESPN
The five biggest questions still facing Luka Doncic and the Lakers
After a transformative offseason on the floor and off, there are still unanswered questions for the Lakers.
ESPN
Windhorst's opening night takeaways: How Philly, OKC got creative in road wins
Brian Windhorst examines a surprising shift for LeBron, plus more takeaways from the NBA's season-opening tripleheader.
ESPN
Around the World, Paris and 'giddiness': The dawn of the Ant-Melo era in Minnesota
The new LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards backcourt opens the season with a lot of flash and a renewed joy in Minnesota.
ESPN
Expert picks for the East, West and NBA champions
Spurs or Thunder in West? Are the Knicks destined for the Finals? And who will take home the MVP?
ESPN
It's almost time for college hoops! Jay Bilas picks his top players to watch
Bilas' picks for some of the most exciting players to watch this college hoops season.
ESPN
Predictions for all 32 conference players of the year
From experienced seniors to talented newcomers and big-name transfers, here are the front-runners.