I covered ESPN's new lead NBA broadcast team, Doc Rivers, Doris Burke, and Mike Breen on their debut night at the pre-season game of Golden State Warriors versus Los Angeles Lakers. Below are a few behind the scenes selects of them during pre-game and half-time. I love the stoic look Doris gave while taking her solo portrait.
I photographed the game from auxiliary, which was an interesting vantage point. I love the clean look of having only the court floor behind the players from that angle. I tried to keep the shoes from those sitting courtside out of the photos, but there's only so much one can control. While it wasn't my first NBA game it was my first time covering the Warriors and Lakers. It was great to see some legends live on the court doing what they love.
Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers
on October 13, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
ESPN's new lead NBA broadcast team: Doc Rivers, Doris Burke, Mike Breen
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Doc Rivers, Doris Burke, and Mike Breen pose for a portrait ahead of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Doris Burke poses for a portrait ahead of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Doc Rivers, Doris Burke, and Mike Breen at the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Doc Rivers, Doris Burke, and Mike Breen at the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Doc Rivers, Doris Burke, and Mike Breen at the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: LeBron James (23) and Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers warm up ahead of a regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors warms up before a regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: A general view of Crypto.com Arena during the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
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Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during a regular season game.
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Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers during a regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Klay Thompson (1) of the Golden State Warriors looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during a regular season games.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Gary Payton II (0) of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during a regular season game.
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Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Doris Burke at the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Doc Rivers at the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Mike Breen at the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Doc Rivers, Doris Burke, and Mike Breen at the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: Chris Paul (3) of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball as Jaxson Hayes (11) of the Los Angeles Lakers reaches to defend during a regular season games.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: XXXXX (XX) of the Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers during a regular season games.
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Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers defends the ball from Andrew Wiggins (22) and Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors during a regular season game.
(Photo by Melina Pizano / ESPN Images)
Golden State Warriors / Los Angeles Lakers - October 13, 2023Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2023 - Crypto.com Arena: LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw during a regular season game against the Golden State Warriors.
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