Article by David Istrate – published Monday, September 08, 2025 22:23 / Updated Monday, September 08, 2025 22:23
Landry Shamet (28), New York Knicks' basketball player, had an important mission at this year's US Open. The 1.93 meter player participated in the Flushing Meadows tournament as an accredited photographer of the American Tennis Federation (USTA).
On Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, Aryna Sabalenka (27 years, 1 WTA) and Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old, 1 ATP) managed to win in the US Open finals, after the victories in front of Amanda Anisimova and Jannik Sinner.
Landry Shamet, passionate about 4 years of photography: “I don't see a day to leave the camera”
The photos accredited to the two finals counted and Landry Shamet, a NBA player at New York Knicks. “Somehow I am here at the US Open”, Said the 28-year-old athlete, in an interview for Associate Press.
According to the above source, Shamet's passion for photography started 4 years ago and 2025 is the second year in which he assumes an unpaid position.
“His action photos are remarkable. Learn a lot about photography. Ask great questions. He's a wonderful teammate. I am sure all the people in New York know this, “said Jen Pottheiser, another photographer accredited by Usa.
Shamet revealed that a friend of his advisable to buy a camera and initially refused, saying that, at present, there is no need for a camera, but the mobile phone is enough.
But, in the end, he bought a camera, and the photo began to passion.
“I think since I took the room in my hand I don't see a day to let it down. Even when we go away, I always have the room with me. Even if it's just a hobby and I walk and photograph things that I like to print and put on the walls of the house, it will always be there“Said Shamet.
The basketball player from Kansas City, Missouri, was selected in the NBA in 2018 by Philadelphia 76ers. Several seasons followed at Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards and New York Knicks.
In Season 2024-2025, Shamet had Averages of 5.7 points and 1.2 Recoveryhelping the team in New York to qualify in the final of the East Conference.
