NBA Stars: Can’t fight the camera’s spotlight

NEW ORLEANS — If the allegations levied against Darrelle Revis are true, the Jets cornerback provided a strong example of how not to react when an athlete is being filmed in public.

But NBA stars are often more recognizable than athletes in any other team sport.

“We are human beings but we are public figures,” Kyle Lowry said. “So you understand that you will be recorded. But it’s on you to know your situation, your surroundings and where to put yourself. So you just make sure you’re not recorded in a bad situation.”

Teammate DeMar DeRozan is also accommodating with one stipulation.

“It comes with the job. As long as it’s not in a disrespectful way if you got your kids or something like that, it’s totally fine,” he said. “Nowadays everybody got a phone with a camera on it and want to seize the moment. So it’s fine. As long as it’s nothing like you have your kids and you’re in a private moment with yourself and your family. It’s definitely fine.”

So how does DeRozan react when a fan approaches him during family time.

“You just tell them, ‘Wait for a second, and once I finish here, I got you,’” he said.

Two other All-Stars — Jimmy Butler and Kemba Walker — claim they are rarely filmed in public.

“I stay in the house,” Butler said. “I’m like a grandpa.”

Walker, who is enjoying his first All-Star appearance and isn’t as famous as his teammates, said he enjoys anonymity while playing in Charlotte.

“It doesn’t happen to me much. This is my first time (as an All-Star). Charlotte is really a calm city. They don’t do that much. The most I get is people asking me for pictures and autographs,” Walker said. “And I’m a little guy. So I don’t get recognized too much.”