The US Open brings celebrities from around the world to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens to see their favorite tennis stars compete, and occasionally, other athletes also participate in the festivities. Coco Gauff won her second-round match of the US Open on Thursday night against Donna Vekic in Arthur Ashe Stadium, and a New York […]
The US Open brings celebrities from around the world to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens to see their favorite tennis stars compete, and occasionally, other athletes also participate in the festivities.
Coco Gauff won her second-round match of the US Open on Thursday night against Donna Vekic in Arthur Ashe Stadium, and a New York City basketball favorite was in the building, showcasing one of his other talents. New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet said he was given the opportunity to take photos at the US Open.
“I’ve always been interested in photography, and this is something I’ve been pursuing, and they’ve been super generous in letting me come on board and get to shoot for the week,” he said.
He mentioned several other professional athletes who are also photographers, including retired NFL running back Marshawn Lynch, former MLB outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., and former professional MLB pitcher Randy Johnson.
“There’s a lot of crossover in NBA photography and a lot of other sports, so Jenn with USTA, she and I knew of each other, and our players’ union connected us,” he said about how the opportunity was arranged.
Other NBA stars have been spotted watching matches at the US Open in past years, like Juwan Howard, Dwyane Wade, and Josh Hart. Shamet’s former teammate when he played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Jimmy Butler, also participated in the US Open activities in 2023.
Shamet was selected by the 76ers as the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. According to the 2018 NBA Draft notes, he was only the fourth player from Wichita State selected in the first round in the common era of the NBA Draft, joining Cliff Levingston (1982), Antoine Carr (1983), and Xavier McDaniel (1985).
CBS Sports listed Shamet as one of the top 10 rookies in the NBA at the conclusion of the 2018-2019 NBA season, placing 9th, just ahead of Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson. According to nba.com, Shamet was also a top leader in 3-pointers during the 2018-2019 season.
Last season, he was a leader for the Knicks in 3-point percentage, ranking third with 39.7% and averaged 5.7 points and 1.2 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game. He last appeared in Game Six of the NBA Eastern Conference finals and scored 12 points with the second unit. His contract with New York was a one-year deal, signed on December 23, 2024. There is still a good chance that the team will re-sign the veteran before the start of the upcoming campaign.
What’s next for Landry?
“Figure free agency out and the start of season number eight in the NBA,” he said.
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