Daniel D'Cruz is the Lead Editor for NBA, WNBA, and College Basketball at EssentiallySports, where he drives editorial strategy and mentors a large team of editors and writers. He is committed to delivering the kind of unique storytelling that mainstream coverage often overlooks. Before taking charge of the basketball desk, Daniel established himself as one of ES’ most prolific soccer writers. From Lionel Messi’s World Cup glory to Cristiano Ronaldo’s shock move to Saudi Arabia and Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham fairytale, he’s been there for it all, often covering matches live. Wazza’s bicycle kick in 2011 sealed his fate as a Manchester United devotee, and he hasn’t missed a game since. Daniel’s most notable accolades as a journalist include extensive reporting on Shakira. He also played a key role in covering Natasha Howard’s collaboration with ES in the Athlete Creator Program.