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Thomas Golianopoulos

Thomas Golianopoulos (@golianopoulos) is the sports editor at Complex.

Joined April 2014 | 63 posts
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Carmelo Anthony, Patrick Ewing, and Jalen Brunson.

The 30 Best Knicks of All Time, Ranked (Updated)

Jalen Brunson, Patrick Ewing, and Carmelo Anthony are among the best players in New York Knicks history.

Thomas Golianopoulos3 days ago
Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi

The 20 Best Players at the 2026 World Cup

Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal are among the best footballers at this summer's World Cup.

Thomas Golianopoulos9 days ago
Fabolous poses for a portrait in front of the New York skyline in 2002.

The 25 Best Knicks References by New York Rappers

From Jay Z to Biggie to A Tribe Called Quest, New York rappers have shouted out the Knicks in their rhymes.

Thomas Golianopoulos10 days ago
Rafael Jodar celebrates hitting a winner during his match against Cam Norrie at the Barcelona Open in April 2026.

Who is Rafael Jódar? Meet the Tennis Phenom Making His French Open Debut

With Carlos Alcaraz injured, Jannik Sinner’s biggest challenge might be a teenager in his first Roland Garros.

Thomas Golianopoulos28 days ago
 Lebron James and Rapper Drake attend the Uninterrupted Canada Launch held at Louis Louis at The St. Regis Toronto on August 02, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.

Drake's Best Sports Rap References

From taking shots at LeBron on "Make Them Remember" to name dropping Steph and Kawhi, Drake makes sports references throughout Iceman.

Thomas Golianopoulos35 days ago
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LeBron James, Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant, and Jerry West, clockwise from center

The 30 Best Lakers of All Time, Ranked

LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Magic Johnson are among the best players in Lakers history.

Thomas Golianopoulos37 days ago
Kelsey Plum, Sabrina Ionescu, Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas, A'ja Wilson (clockwise from center)

The 20 Best WNBA Players Right Now

With the WNBA's 30th season tipping off, the league's 20 best players are set. Where do Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A'ja Wilson rank?

Thomas Golianopoulos43 days ago
LeBron James runs back on defense after hitting a three-pointer during the Lakers' Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the NBA Playoffs.

The 25 Best Players in the NBA Playoffs (Updated)

Where do Embiid, Wemby, LeBron, Brunson, and SGA rank amongst the best players still playing in the postseason?

Thomas Golianopoulos46 days ago
Roman Reigns looks back at CM Punk after pinning him in the main event of WrestleMania 42.

The 42 Best WrestleMania Matches of All Time, Ranked

Where does Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk rank amongst the best matches in WrestleMania history?

Thomas Golianopoulos60 days ago
Various portraits of Roman Reigns in his Tribal Chief gimmick.

Every Roman Reigns WrestleMania Match, Ranked (Updated)

Where does Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk at WrestleMania 42 rank?

Thomas Golianopoulos60 days ago
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SGA turns the corner on Nikola Jokic during a March 2026 Thunder-Nuggets game.

The 50 Best NBA Players Right Now (Updated)

With the NBA playoffs tipping off, the top 50 players in the game right now gets a shake up. Where do Jokic, Wemby, and LeBron rank?

Thomas Golianopoulos65 days ago
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant says farewell during his final NBA game in which he scored 60 points.

Mamba Out: 14 Never-Before-Told Stories from Kobe Bryant's Farewell Tour

On the 10th anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game, Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and others share stories from the Lakers legend’s final season.

Thomas Golianopoulos67 days ago
Joakim Noah and teammates celebrate Florida's win in the 2006 National Championship Game.

“I Couldn’t Feel My Legs:” What’s it Like to Play in the National Championship Game?

Grant Hill, Carmelo Anthony, Joakim Noah, and more recall their one shining moment in the National Championship.

Thomas Golianopoulos73 days ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate winning Game 7 of the World Series over the Toronto Blue Jays on November 2, 2025

The Five Biggest Threats to the Dodgers’ Three-Peat

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the two-time defending World Series champs and the overwhelming favorite to win again. Who can stop them?

Thomas Golianopoulos78 days ago
nWo Wolfpac members Lex Luger, Sting, Kevin Nash, and Konnan throw up the too sweet hand gesture.

The 25 Craziest WCW Monday Nitro Moments

On the 25th anniversary of its final episode, looking back at WCW Nitro memories featuring Hulk Hogan, Sting, Goldberg, and the nWo.

Thomas Golianopoulos85 days ago
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Old Ball with his creators Ben Bayouth, Adam Aseraf, and Christian Heuer

Old Ball: How a Remote Controlled Talking Robot Basketball Puppet Went Viral in the Age of AI

In less than nine months, Old Ball has gone from the shed to NBA All-Star Weekend.

Thomas Golianopoulos96 days ago
Bobby Witt Jr. looks on during a World Baseball Classic exhibition game between Team USA and the San Francisco Giants.

World Baseball Classic: Bobby Witt Jr. on His Team USA Debut and Facing Shohei Ohtani

Bobby Witt Jr. leads Team USA into the World Baseball Classic.

Thomas Golianopoulos105 days ago
Carmelo Anthony sits courtside during the pregame for a Portland Trail Blazers-Phoenix Suns game in Portland.

How Carmelo Anthony's Love of Soccer Earned Him Kobe's Respect

On the eve of the World Cup, Carmelo Anthony recalls how he bonded with Kobe Bryant over their shared soccer fandom.

Thomas Golianopoulos107 days ago

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