Miles Bridges had a decision to make—attack the rim or adjust. Claxton didn’t need to block the shot. He didn’t need to do anything but be there. Hand up. Space controlled. The result? Bridges passed.
Defense isn’t just about stopping a shot. It’s about stopping the idea of a shot. Not here. Not now.
A Drawing That Feels Like the Moment
This isn’t a dunk. This isn’t a block. This is hesitation, pressure, control. Ink and gouache sketch out the movement—not frozen, not complete, but in motion, because that’s how defense works. It’s presence, stretched across space.
Details That Matter:
Size: 14" x 22.5"
Medium: Gouache and ink on paper
Series:Drawing of the Game
Own the Moment
Some moments don’t make the highlight reel, but they decide the game. Not Here is about defensive presence—when just being there is enough to change everything.
Inspired by a photograph taken by Elsa Garrison during the Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets game February 10, 2025
