Sports Illustrated recently sent me to cover the first professional basketball game to be played outdoors. The WNBA’s New York Liberty scheduled a game against the Indiana Fever at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the home of tennis’ U.S. Open.
I knew the picture I wanted to make and went to the stadium the day before so I could scout locations.
During the second quarter — as the sun was setting over the Manhattan skyline in the distance — I made the photo.
After the game, they had a performance by Menudo. Yes, Menudo! They were one of the original boy bands and brought us the singer we would come to know as Ricky Martin.
Every girl under the age of 16 stayed around and screamed as loud as they could for this new crop of Latin heartthrobs.