By: Chris Mannix
Last week, Pat Riley opened a news conference sporting the kind of smile not seen since the last time the Miami Heat introduced a new star.
Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, where he covers the NBA and boxing beats. With a focus on competitive sports and sports business, Mannix is also the host of SI's 'Open Floor' podcast and serves as a ringside analyst for DAZN Boxing, while frequently contributing as an NBA analyst for NBC Sports Boston. He has been featured in various outlets including WGNO ABC26 and the Miami Herald, and is a nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022.
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Chris Mannix's coverage predominantly centers around basketball, particularly the NBA, and individual players. He also covers boxing and sports rankings. Given his focus on event coverage and opinion editorials, he may be receptive to pitches that offer unique insights into ongoing games or events, as well as exclusive interviews with players.
As a local journalist in the United States, Chris is likely most interested in stories related to American teams and athletes. If you have access to insider information about upcoming games or behind-the-scenes perspectives on player performance, your pitch could align well with his coverage area.
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