L.A. Clippers Preseason Media Guide.Pdf
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MEDIA INFORMATION MEDIA INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL COACHES’ PRE-GAME AND POST-GAME PHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER Clippers’ Head Coach Doc Rivers will conduct his pre-game media availability session 105 minutes prior to tip-off and Clippers Communications Department Phone: (213) 204-2971 his post-game media session both in a designated Locker Room. Press Room Phone: (213) 742-7488 Fax: (213) 742-7489 Courtside Phone: (213) 763-7925 VISITING COACHES PRE-GAME AND POST-GAME PHOTO GUIDELINES Visiting team head coaches will conduct their pre-game media availability session 90 minutes prior to tip-off and their post-game media session both in front of the designated visiting team Locker Room. Approved credentialed photographers may shoot at either the north or south baseline. There are no photo positions on the sideline. A photo position chart will be posted on the basket stanchions and in the press room for each game. Photographers are asked to contact the Communications Department in advance to reserve space on the CREDENTIALS fl oor. A season photo credential does NOT guarantee you a photo position on the fl oor. Free-lance photographers Clippers season media credentials, Clippers daily media credentials (good for that speci c game only) and STAPLES will not be credentialed unless they are on speci c assignment from a magazine or newspaper, and proper requests Center passes are the only credentials honored for Clippers games at STAPLES Center. NO OTHER CREDENTIALS WILL are submitted from that outlet. Photographers must observe the NBA’s “Four-Foot Lane” rule, which allows one BE HONORED. A valid, government issued photo I.D. of the credential holder must be presented at time of daily and position for home and broadcasting television outlets immediately next to the stanchion, then a three-foot escape season credential pickup. Applications for season or daily credentials may be made in writing on company letterhead to lane that must be kept completely clear of photographers and equipment. All other photographers will be seated the Clippers’ Communications Department. Requests for daily credentials must be made to [email protected] by beyond that four-foot lane. 12 noon day of game. When applying for the rst time, newspapers and magazines must include copies of the publication Photographers must also be aware of the following other NBA-enforced restrictions: with the request. Bloggers and photographers credential requests will be considered for approval by the LA Clippers and Cameras mounted on the basket stanchion must be set back at least four inches from the edge of the padding. the NBA on a case-by-case basis. All internet media and blog sites must be established and updated regularly with original Cameras mounted behind the backboard cannot be visible inside the target box from any angle. Tripods are not permitted. content and current wireless sports news. All internet sites will be asked to provide a web analytic report that re ects the Use of ash is not permitted. All cameras must have rubber-capped lenses. number of page views, unique visitors, and average views per day. All web analytics should come from a reputable source. Your submission should be an of cial report in PDF format. Those who hold season credentials who are covering a speci c PRACTICES game must still contact the Clippers Communications Department so we may reserve seating for you. When in the arena, Clippers practice sessions are held at the Los Angeles Clippers Training Center. Per NBA policy, media will be allowed we ask that media members please wear their credentials at all times. access 15 minutes PRIOR to practice with a 15-minute media availability session to follow (Policy subject to change). Practices are always subject to change and/or cancellation. Media wishing to cover practice should always refer to GAME NOTES AND STATISTICS the Clippers Media Website http://media.clippers.com (Password: pressclips) or contact the Communications Department Game notes are available on the Clippers Media Website http://media.clippers.com and on game days in the press to con rm practice time and location. The address and directions to the training center are as follows: room 2 1/2 hours prior to tip-off. For visiting media every effort will be made to supply early game notes, credentials ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL The Los Angeles Clippers Training Center and other pertinent information the night before, or morning of, the game. In addition, all other pertinent and breaking 6951 S. Centinela Ave. information on the team can be found on the Clippers Twitter page @laclippers. Quarter, halftime and nal box scores will Playa Vista, CA 90094 be sent out via email and are also available in the press room. Post-game quotes, notes and practice information will be From the 405 Freeway, exit Howard Hughes Parkway. Make a right on Sepulveda Blvd. Make a left on Centinela Ave. Turn distributed in the press room as soon as possible following the game. left into the rst driveway after the Radisson Hotel light, and make an immediate right into the Training Center parking lot. INTERNATIONAL MEDIA POLICY PRESS ENTERANCE International media interested in covering NBA regular season games must rst submit a request in writing to their The Ralph Lawler Media and Team Member Entry, where daily and season credentials may be picked up, is located respective regional NBA of ce. Please do not contact the Clippers directly. International media contacts are as follows: on the Chick Hearn Court side of STAPLES Center (between Figueroa and Georgia Streets). Media must enter at Stairway Europe, Africa and Middle East Requests: Catherine Mumford [email protected] 18, which leads down to the Event Level. This is the only location where season and daily credentialed media may enter China Requests: Stefan Zhao [email protected] the building. Japan/Australia Roger Ong [email protected] Latin America Julio Manteiga [email protected] PRESS ROOM The stairway from the Media Entrance leads directly to the Press Room on the Event Level. It is equipped with work NBA International PR will then email the Clippers a list of approved international media for each game. Any space, phones, TVs, a stat monitor and fax service. international media not on that list will not be admitted to the game unless approval is received in advance. SHOOTAROUNDS LOCKER ROOM ACCESS Shootaround on home game days will be held at the Los Angeles Clippers Training Center. Shootarounds are closed, with In accordance with NBA policy, locker rooms will be open for a 30-minute period, ending 45 minutes prior to game a 15-minute media session at the end. Visiting team shootarounds are commonly conducted at STAPLES Center; their media time (for example, the room will be open from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start). Locker rooms will be opened session will generally be held PRIOR to shootaround. Please contact the visiting team PR department for more information. 10 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Only working members of the press with valid credentials will be admitted to the locker rooms. Per NBA policy, still photography is not permitted in the locker rooms. In addition, per NBA policy, cell STATISTICIANS phone usage by members of the media is prohibited in the locker room. The Communications Department will provide statisticians to assist visiting television and radio broadcasters. Requests should be made to the Communications Department at least 72 hours in advance to avoid any con icts. MEDIA SEATING Press seating at STAPLES Center is located courtside (on the east side of the court), in the Lower Level (Sections 108, STROBE RENTAL 111 & 114) and in the press box located on the upper west side of the arena. Please contact Andy Bernstein with NBA Photos for all questions regarding strobe rentals at STAPLES Center at (213) 304-2123 or via email at [email protected]. MEDIA PARKING Parking for members of the media who have purchased a full-season parking pass is located in Lot C, on L.A. LIVE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS Way between 12th Street and 11th Street/Chick Hearn Court. A book of season parking passes, priced at the discounted Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access is available in all press seating locations at STAPLES Center as well rate of $12.00 per game with a guaranteed parking space, can be purchased by contacting the INSERT TEAM NAME at as in the Chick Hearn Press Room. INSERT CONTACT PHONE/EMAIL. Those not wishing to take advantage of the seasonal parking option will be able to park in the “general” parking lots, for example, LOT W (West Garage-Gate B) and at the LA Convention Center adjacent to the West Hall and South Hall. These locations are available on a rst-come, rst serve basis for a rate ranging from $15 to $40. Complimentary Media Parking for morning practices at STAPLES Center is located in LOT C, located on L.A. LIVE LA CLIPPERS COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT CONTACTS Way between Pico Blvd. and 11th Street/Chick Hearn Court. Chris Wallace Dennis Rogers Brandon Ehrlich PHONES Chief Communications Officer Director of Communications Communications Coordinator Credit-card charge lines are available in selected media sections and in the press room for those outlets who do not (646) 286-4665 (504) 343-8326 (424) 443-0025 have a designated phone line. Please contact Laura Geery Larson of STAPLES Center at (213) 742-7246 or via email at [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] with any phone related questions. WWW.CLIPPERS.COM 356 357 L.A. CLIPPERS 2018-19 ROSTER L.A.