Devin Kharpertian
EXAMPLES OF FREELANCE WORK
ESPN - Dwyane Wade in 2022 - Written with Tom Sunnengren, this (arguably dystopian) piece arose from interviews and discussions that occurred during the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. With an aging NBA star as the narrative lens, the piece explores how scientific and biometric advancements could irrevocably change the life of the professional athlete.
ESPN - Weird, wild stuff - Like Brooklyn as a city, the Nets were at their best when they eschewed convention.
VICE Sports - A Collection of Crazy-Ass Stories about Crazy-Ass Kevin Garnett - Kevin Garnett was among the most ferocious competitors of all-time, but he was also a colossal weirdo. This collection used both original reports and curated stories to explore just how strange the future Hall of Fame forward was.
ESPN - Nothin' but the same old Nets - The team's first three seasons in Brooklyn was often symbolized by their games: a flashy beginning, flush with promise, ending in a thud.
New York Magazine - Nets Power Rankings: A Look At The P.J. Era - An example of a weekly series: player Power Rankings for the Nets during their first season in Brooklyn.