Gianina Thompson
Gianina Thompson
“Never wish for it more than you work for it.” My dad has told me this ever since we watched the New York Yankees win the World Series in 1996. Living by those words has brought me to ESPN as their Senior Publicist for NBA, MLB, FIBA, and Little League. Working for the World Wide Leader in Sports, it comes naturally that I have a competitive nature. Competing on a Division 1 college rowing team and receiving both my master’s and bachelor’s degrees before turning 22 years old, further illustrates that. Sports are more than entertainment; it’s hopes for something bigger than yesterday.
Nichols delivers big name NBA interviews for Christmas week
Announcements
December 22, 2017
Nichols delivers big name NBA interviews for Christmas week
Some of the NBA's biggest stars share time with Rachel Nichols during Christmas week.
Rapper, actor Diggs hails Warriors in debut feature for ESPN
ESPN
October 18, 2017
Rapper, actor Diggs hails Warriors in debut feature for ESPN
What's the thinking behind "Hamilton" and ABC sitcom "black-ish" star Daveed Diggs' new project with ESPN, which debuts with rap…
Semifinals of The Basketball Tournament showcase familiar names, exceptional talent
Behind The Scenes
August 1, 2017
Semifinals of The Basketball Tournament showcase familiar names, exceptional talent
Two million dollars is on the line as the semifinals of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) get underway tonight on ESPN…
Exchange students: DWTS finalists Arnold, ESPN’s Ross teach each other
Behind The Scenes
May 22, 2017
Exchange students: DWTS finalists Arnold, ESPN’s Ross teach each other
ESPN MLB analyst David Ross is a DWTS finalist thanks to partner Lindsay Arnold. Before they vie for the title…
ESPN, Kendrick Lamar and NBA stars prove to be winning combination
Behind The Scenes
May 4, 2017
ESPN, Kendrick Lamar and NBA stars prove to be winning combination
How did music star Kendrick Lamar work with ESPN on its NBA Playoffs coverage production? Go behind the scenes with…
Behind the scenes in Boston for Celtics-Cavs
Captured on Campus
April 6, 2017
Behind the scenes in Boston for Celtics-Cavs
Go behind the scenes of ESPN's Cavs at Celtics game coverage.
Mark Jones re-ups with his ESPN family
Announcements
February 15, 2017
Mark Jones re-ups with his ESPN family
Having spent nearly 30 years with ESPN, veteran play-by-play commentator Mark Jones has re-signed with company.
Follow Warriors-Rockets tonight on ESPN via Shelburne’s use of Instagram
Behind The Scenes
January 20, 2017
Follow Warriors-Rockets tonight on ESPN via Shelburne’s use of Instagram
ESPN NBA InsiderRamona Shelburne has incorporated Instagram into her reporting on the Warriors this week, including tonight's coverage of their…
The Big Thing: ESPN NBA
December 23, 2016
The Big Thing: ESPN NBA
Front Row's "Big Things" end-of-year series concludes with an overview of the huge year ESPN's NBA coverage and content enjoyed.
ESPN’s Stein sidesteps sideline with Popovich sit-down chat about Duncan
Behind The Scenes
December 14, 2016
ESPN’s Stein sidesteps sideline with Popovich sit-down chat about Duncan
NBA Insider Marc Stein has been on the receiving end of the dreaded Gregg Popovich sideline interview, so the sit-down…
ESPN, Marvel’s Doctor Strange collaboration results in NBA “Super Heroes”
Behind The Scenes
November 17, 2016
ESPN, Marvel’s Doctor Strange collaboration results in NBA “Super Heroes”
What's behind the depictions of NBA stars such as Steph Curry and Russell Westbrook as having Dr. Strange-inspired powers?
New set for The Jump inspired by Manhattan spaces
Announcements
November 2, 2016
New set for The Jump inspired by Manhattan spaces
The second season of The Jump with Rachel Nichols features a new set inspired by familiar spots in New York…
SportsCenter on the Road producer thrives at away games
Behind The Scenes
June 10, 2016
SportsCenter on the Road producer thrives at away games
Working with anchor Lindsay Czarniak for SportsCenter on the Road is a pure pleasure for producer Jasmine Alexander.
BTS at Game 2 of the #NBAFinals
Captured on Campus
June 6, 2016
BTS at Game 2 of the #NBAFinals
ESPN NBA Countdown’s Sage Steele greets the Portland Trailblazers’ C.J. McCollum before Game 2 in Oakland. The 2016 NBA Finals…
After Oakland, The Jump aims its sights on Cleveland for NBA Finals
NBA
June 5, 2016
After Oakland, The Jump aims its sights on Cleveland for NBA Finals
Before the 2016 NBA Finals began in Oakland, The Jump’s Steve Martinez produced the weekday NBA show's first episode on…