The House of Hoops in Harlem (125th St bet. 7th/8th Ave.) Grand Opening, baby! The above mentioned all were NYC playground products or at least played professionally here. Along with Charles Barkley, we were panelists throughout two days of Q & As with youth groups, Nike/Jordan/Converse brass, and “two-fifth” shoppers.

(L-R) Kenny Anderson, Theresa Witherspoon, […]

Traveled down to Charlotte to see family and check out Bobcat guard Ray “Cookout” Felton go against Rajon Rondo. Both are on my radar as I go about my quest to become a NBA team scout. Check this link. I also represented for the playground and handed out some Bounce Mags. One person who […]

In the ’80s and ’90s, “Twin” was a fixture at Roberto Clemente State Park’s leagues and open runs, and he’d also get his jumper on at Rucker. Now a member of the Bulls in the Pelham Fritz 38 and over in Harlem, he’s part of a playground legend crew featuring “Master Rob,” “Dancing Doogie,” “Disco” […]

‘07 Bounce ALL-STREET 1st Team selection Darren Phillips is a veteran pro with Spain’s Zaragoza squad. Last weekend, they took on 2nd place Alicante, and crushed’em 84-60. “Primal Fear” led with 30 buckets, 5 REs and 3 rips. He’s currently 2nd in league scoring (20.3), 3rd in efficiency (21.6), along with 6.7 rpg. Aaa-ight! DP […]

Jason Kidd player exclusives

Richard Jefferson player exclusives
House of Hoops on 25th off 8th in Harlem has a very peculiar wall when you walk in. Behind the glass stands player exclusives ranging from Kidd to Durant (all size 18 of his foot size). You can peep these up close like never before; it almost feels like […]

Just thought I’d show the online community the latest pairs I’ve gotten my hands on before I head to Granny’s for Thanksgiving.

adidas a3 Superstar Ultra Louisville Cardinals Player Exclusives. This particular style is one of my all-time favorite designs, and have never seen anyone talk or mention this make-up! Exclusive son!

adidas a3 Superstar Ultra Tim […]

Back in 2000, I produced and wrote “Echo Park,” a play that hit the Apollo Theater. It chronicled the explosion of hip-hop music. The game of ball has transformed with the music and as the hip-hop game has evolved into rap, I see the results all characterized in the Stephon Marbury and Isiah Thomas fiasco. […]

Delta Force and Charles Barkely AF1, i’m about to open the Lebron V box, wondering what color it is . . .