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Did Looks Ever Affect an NBA Career? The Case of Sam Cassell

There’s always been talk about how marketability can be tied to appearance. Some players land more endorsements and media shine because they “look the part.” Sam Cassell is often brought up in these conversations. He wasn’t known for his looks, but he was an absolutely great player — a 3× NBA champion, an All-Star, and one of the league’s most clutch guards in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Yet despite his résumé, Cassell never quite got the mainstream spotlight or endorsement opportunities that players of his caliber sometimes do. Fans still debate whether his appearance played a role in how underappreciated he was off the court. Do you think looks have ever shaped an NBA player’s career path? #NBA #SamCassell #NBATrivia #NBAHistory #HoustonRockets #CelticsNation #Timberwolves #NBAAllStar