At night, it virtually disappears from view. On this July day, Clipper reserve center and fan favorite Keith Closs, Jr. is chatting and signing autographs outside the Pyramid, near the players' entrance. Last year, when he had an Afro, he resembled a giant broccoli. Today he's wearing shorts and Timberland boots designed to withstand blizzards. The kicks are shin-high, made of rubber and have extremely thick lining.
Long Beach is located in Southern California.
The temperature is 80 degrees. Closs' fashion sense and style are as funky and eccentric as his left-handed game. This is a perfect Summer League moment. Fans take in a Summer Pro League game. In addition to Closs, fans get to interact with other players and team officials.