In 2021, when I was unable to return to Hong Kong to finish photographing its basketball courts, I began shooting courts in New York City. They were different in color, surroundings, and ubiquity, but had their own charm, with worn surfaces and clear signs of constant use. In the years since, I have returned and photographed all 2,075 outdoor basketball courts across the five boroughs.
Together, these photographs offer a different way of seeing the city, from its most famous courts to small neighborhood playgrounds. Each shares the same basic geometry, but its colors, markings, and surroundings give it a character of its own. This is a selection from the completed project. A selection of these photographs has also been displayed at Nike’s flagship store in Times Square and Foot Locker's NYC corporate headquarters.
