Quentin Grimes went up strong. Trendon Watford went up stronger. In that split second, it wasn’t just about timing or athleticism—it was about ownership. The paint belonged to Watford, and the ball wasn’t getting through.
No foul. No second chance. Just a clean, hard rejection.
A Drawing That Feels Like the Block
This isn’t just a highlight—it’s the moment before impact, the moment where the ball is still there but the outcome is decided. The ink grips the force of the play, the gouache bleeds the weight of it. Contact, pressure, and then nothing.
Details That Matter:
Size: 14" x 22.5"
Medium: Gouache and ink on paper
Series:Drawing of the Game
Own the Moment
Defense isn’t just about stopping a shot. It’s about erasing it. Denied is about the kind of block that leaves no questions, no arguments—just the ball going the other way.
Inspired by a photograph taken by Jesse Garrabrant during the Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia Sixers game February 13, 2025
