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The Double Threat: DJ Thomas' Quest for 6th Man and Rookie of the Year
Many players have stood out during the Firebirds’ 2025 quest for the Lillie. There have been plenty of returners–All-Star Dreko Palmer,...
Tex Greene
May 285 min read
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The Journey of Daquan Lilly: From the Carolinas to Hong Kong
Daquan Lilly is a forward for the Raleigh Firebirds; yet he's easy to overlook. He's not the most flashy player, throwing down jaw...
Tex Greene
Jun 11, 20223 min read
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The Rise of James McKelvin: From An Unknown St. Louis Kid To... 2022 TBL Rookie of the Year?
As the end of the 2022 The Basketball League (TBL) season approaches, it's time to start thinking about the 2022 awards, such as MVP,...
Tex Greene
May 23, 20225 min read
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Daequon Antoine's Journey to the Firebirds
Daequon Antoine is a 6’3” guard for the Raleigh Firebirds, and one of the best players on the roster. He grew up with his three sisters...
Tex Greene
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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"Staying True To His Roots" How Darius Leonard Started Playing for Raleigh's Premier Basketball Team
If you go to a Firebirds game this year, you'll see players of all heights, somewhere on the spectrum of Marques Sumner's 5'10" to...
Tex Greene
Mar 16, 20222 min read
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Kenny Collins' Journey to the Firebirds
Kenny Collins is a 6’5” Shooting Guard for the Raleigh Firebirds, and one of the most important members of the team. He grew up not too...
Tex Greene
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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