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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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?

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…

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.

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…

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…

Gianina Thompson