Behind the Hype, as it's always been, is me, Emile Avanessian.
For going on two decades, I've written about the NBA and European football. These days you'll find me predominantly at a couple of Substacks:
Over the years, my work has appeared far in pixelated form, at many prominent current and since-departed internet outposts, including:
Through it all, this, my first online home, remains. Feel free to hit me with feedback, comments, suggestions, requests, and lucrative offers at eavanessian@gmail.com, or via Bluesky.
Four and a half years abroad post-birth, followed by more than 21 in Los Angeles, almost 15 in New York, and six (and counting) in Barcelona.
Because there's something be said for choosing hills that you're willing to die on.
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