- The angle gave fans a diagonal sightline towards the action, offering a new perspective of the court.
- On Twitter, fans were quick to dismiss the new angle, with some even saying the camera was making them sick.
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ESPN debuted a new camera angle during its Christmas broadcast of the Lakers-Clippers game.
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The NBA celebrated Christmas with a holiday slate of five games on Wednesday, including what turned out to be a nail-biter between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.
The battle for Los Angeles was a highlight of the Christmas schedule, but for some, the viewing experience was somewhat marred by ESPN's decision to try out an alternative camera angle during parts of the broadcast.
The angle gave fans a diagonal sightline into the court, and ESPN was initially excited about the new views.
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But almost immediately, fans expressed their displeasure with the broadcast.
There were some fans who were more willing to give the new view a chance to work its way into the broadcast.
Still, the nays definitely outnumbered the yeas, with some even complaining the angle was making them sick.
You can't blame ESPN for trying out different things, but with the response such a strong, resounding "no," don't be surprised if the worldwide leader in sports tries a softer launch for its next innovation in broadcasting.
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