Vaibhavi Malhotra is a ‘freshman’ at EssentiallySports. But Vaibhavi does have 4 years of Newsdesk experience and brings her trademark ‘peppy’ storytelling expertise to the table. Early into her ES journey, Vaibhavi aims to bring an unfiltered view to the modern-day NBA coverage. Whether it's Steph Curry’s imminent buzzer-beater or LeBron James’ play of the night, Vaibhavi thrives on capturing the emotions that make basketball more than just a sport. Beyond surface-level critique, Vaibhavi seeks to challenge norms, asking the deeper questions and reframing how fans engage with the game—a vision perfectly aligned with ES’ motto: “The Fan’s Perspective.” When she’s not glued to her NBA League Pass, Vaibhavi is a Netflix Junkie at heart and enjoys documenting the daily nitpicks of life around her!