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Gia Nguyen

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Gia is a Basketball Insiders contributor based in Canada. She graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Science, so she knows the make-up of a winning bet. Gia uses her analytical background to tell stories using the latest data and statistics. Her work has been sourced by Entrepreneur, Inquirer, and more. Gia is also interested in health, wellness, and yoga.

Articles by Gia Nguyen (81)

Watch: Scottie Pippen Call Michael Jordan A ‘Horrible Basketball Player’

In a recent podcast with Stacey King, Scottie Pippen released a jaw dropping take on the NBA’s GOAT debat between Michael Jordan vs LeBron James. As Jordan’s former teammate, Pippen was often over-shadowed playing alongside arguably the greatest player of all-time. However, in a video recently released on Twitter, Pippen claims that James will be […]

Gia Nguyen  •  28 May 2023
WATCH: Charles Barkley, Shaq Say Joel Embiid’s Kick Was Worse Than Draymond Green’s Stomp

The 2023 NBA Playoffs just started but the league has already seen players become more physical during the postseason. Draymond Green was recently suspended by the NBA for stomping on Sacramento Kings’ center Domantas Sabonis in Game 2 of the Kings-Warriors series. Just a day later, Joel Embiid was caught kicking Nicolas Claxton in the […]

Gia Nguyen  •  21 Apr 2023
Comparing Salaries For The Highest-Paid NBA & NFL Players in 2023-24

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently signed a $255 million deal that will make him the highest-paid player in the NFL this season. But, at just $51 million per year, Hurts would be just the fourth-highest paid player in the NBA next year. Find out how much the highest-paid NBA players are making compared to […]

Gia Nguyen  •  17 Apr 2023
Most Popular Basketball Shoe Brands Worn By NBA Players in 2023

Using data from Kix Stats, the data analysts at Basketball Insiders have crunched the numbers to determine the most popular shoe brands in the NBA. Nike is still far and beyond the top choice among NBA players, followed by Adidas, and Jordan. The top three brands make up 86 percent of the shoes worn in […]

Gia Nguyen  •  17 Apr 2023
Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance’ Nike Air Jordan 13 Sneakers Sell For $2.2M

Michael Jordan is setting new records again this past week, a pair of his shoes worn in his final NBA season became the most valuable sneakers sold at an auction. Known as “The Last Dance, the Nike Air Jordan 13 sneakers were sold for a record $2.2 million dollars. The shoes were worn during the […]

Gia Nguyen  •  16 Apr 2023
Cousins Angel Reese and Jordan Hawkins are National Champions

For LSU’s Angel Reese and UConn’s Jordan Hawkins, their National Championship wins have been a long time coming. The two players grew up together as cousins in Maryland and recently won national title on the basketball court but their basketball journeys don’t stop there. Cousins from Maryland, Angel Reese and Jordan Hawkins were crowned National […]

Gia Nguyen  •  04 Apr 2023
Iowa vs LSU Breaks Viewership Record, Becomes Most Watched Women’s College Basketball Game Ever

The 2023 Women’s NCAA Tournament reached new heights in viewership this year, with the championship game peaking at 12.6 million viewers across the country. Fans followed the tournament through the Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four, and National Championship, making it an amazing year for women’s basketball. Last week, the Women’s NCAA Elite Eight game […]

Gia Nguyen  •  04 Apr 2023
LSU Star Angel Reese Has The Most NIL Deals In College Basketball, More Than Any Men’s Or Women’s Player

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese has become a household name in just one season under head coach Kim Mulkey. The Tigers’ leading scorer and rebounder also leads the country in another important statistic — NIL deals. Reese has inked more NIL deals than any other men’s or women’s college basketball player in the country. […]

Gia Nguyen  •  31 Mar 2023
2023 Women’s Final Four Tickets Cost 10x More Than Men’s Final Four

The Final Four teams are set for the NCAA Tournament but the cost to go to the Women’s Final Four is 10 times the amount to attend the Men’s. According to Stub Hub, the lowest price available for both the Women’s Final Four game is around $428 before fees. Meanwhile, the cheapest seats for Saturday’s […]

Gia Nguyen  •  30 Mar 2023
Iowa vs Louisville Breaks Record For Most Watched Women’s College Basketball Game Outside The Final Four

The biggest stars in women’s college basketball have taken center stage with big performances during Women’s March Madness. The recent Elite Eight clash between Louisville’s Haley Van Lith and Iowa’s Caitlyn Clark set the record for the most-watched Women’s March Madness game ever. With the 2023 Final Four around, the corner, we’ll take a look […]

Gia Nguyen  •  30 Mar 2023