Skip has the title as the King of the Chop Handle, but before him, the street lived for Shamgod Wells a.k.a. God Shammgod featured in Bounce edition #3. For those who know, “The Shamgod” is one of the most recognized moves in streetball history. Sham was a menace in transition and his crossover, in-and-out, and between the legs handles were the smoothest seen on the city streets until Skip came along. Now his son, Shamgod Wells Jr., enters the stage and we’re looking to see a little bit of that ability for our mixtape of words that we feed the street ministry.
In this highlight below, check out Shamgod Sr.’s crazy step-and-cross that puts his defender into oblivion.
Along with Shamgod Jr., others featured are Nkerewuem Okoro, Class of 2012, and Daniel Dingle, Class of 2012, the younger brother of Dana Dingle who starred at UMASS.
Last year, Villanova’s Corey Fisher came through to support the game as a spectator; This year, it gets even better with UCONN-commit Kemba Walker and West Virginia-commit Darryl Bryant coaching against one another. Peer counseling and each-one-teach-one featured up in the Bronx. It should be a good time.
From left to right: Shorty, Coach Elliot Rosado, & Fisher
For more information about Game time and directions Check this link.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Saku 39 says:
If only he had a jumpshot…
April 9th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Sean Couch says:
Sham has done well overseas,making good money. While the jumper never materialized he did get some time in the league. He came out a year to early.
April 9th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love says:
dag, yo–i can watch that move 50 times in a row right now. yeesh! he had dude running completely two steps in the wrong direction! the beauty of it is that’s totally legal, and completely original. i never saw anyone do it before him. that’s his trademark. crazy
April 10th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Jeff of InsideHoops says:
I used to unleash that move against a 14-year-old NYC kid by the name of Lew Alcinder back in the day.
April 10th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Jacek says:
I remember him playing in 2000-2001 in Polish league. I watched his one game. He had very nice handle, lacked 3pt shot. In one fastbreak ha managed to do a nice dunk, starting from 3pt line.
After that i remeber him playing in China and Oman (?). He recently moved to Europe:
“Cedevita is testing God Shammgod (184-G-76, college: Providence) after Jason Straight (180-G-83, agency: Edge Sports, college: Wyoming) did not pass the tryout period. Shammgod played this season in China for Zhejiang Wanma Cyclones.
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Here is small article with photo:
http://crobasket.com/main.asp?P=Vijest&hn=naslovnica&J=ENG&VijestID=21627
http://kosarka.hr/Media2/255shamm.jpg
His stats:
http://crobasket.com/main.asp?P=Igrac&Slovo=S&J=ENG&IgracID=3325
small quote:
“while US imports Ryan Forehan Kelly and God Shammgod combined for just 11 points (FG 3-9) and five turnovers in 41 minutes spent on court.”
April 10th, 2008 at 8:41 am
g says:
remember him blending Miles Simon and Mike Bibby in the NCAA’s? whew,time flies…… but youre dead right Saku, never a J in his alphabet
April 10th, 2008 at 8:47 am
illest says:
the fact that the move is legal is wonderful and so important. i wish he did have a jumper because he definitely would have lastest longer with the wizards. His play in the NCAAs was beautiful.
April 10th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Teddy "Doowop" says:
Illmatic, what else can you say about it? I cant ever see that move getting played out, and I definitely dont want it done on me!
April 11th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Sean Couch says:
Jeff:
Did Kareem recover to block that?
April 13th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Jeremy Ripley says:
Sean- Thanks for posting this up…I need to master this move!
Thanks.
April 15th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
nopace1 says:
Shamgod definitely was the best at that move (the separation he gets is crazy!) but it’s been a staple among Yugoslavian players for a while. Check it out:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=p0bfvXlol8o