Yet dunks from the old world can still give rise to lawsuits. This brings us to Steve Mitchell, a seasoned photojournalist whose photographs have appeared in major publications, including Sports Illustrated and ESPN. He is in the business of licensing his photographs to online and print media for a fee. Mitchell was working at the Lakers-Heat game and captured James’s dunk from a compelling angle. Mitchell’s photo makes it appear as if James is almost flying in the air.
Yet dunks from the old world can still …
