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With the rise of social media, NBA players aren't the only ones with power and influence in their circles.

Each episode, we will focus on one individual that represents an aspect of NBA culture,

photography, training, the agency side, social media, brand management,

and more. We're highlighting both the well-known and unsung characters. Coming up this season,

you'll be hearing from the likes of the Breadbasket, Victoria Jacoby, Erica Ruiz, Austin J. Mills,

Lee Altman, and Zach Gonzalez, among others.

But first, our debut episode of Season 2 is with Cassie Athena.

I'm Yovang Booha from The Athletic, and this is Stargazing.

Joining us now is Cassie Athena.

Cassie is your favorite NBA player's favorite photographer.

She has covered every player and every event imaginable, including recently going to the White House with the Golden State Warriors.

We'll get into that.

She created the famous

Nick Young meme, as well as her coveted watermark, which every photographer has tried to use now

with their own work. Cassie, my Serbian Sestra, how are you doing?

D'Abro, d'Avro. I'm gay. I'm doing well. I'm in Indiana right now. It's a little cold, but

happy to be here talking to you. Let's start with this. This is my favorite question to start with.

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