Do you and your squad run all the time? Have you been preparing for the upcoming season since the moment last season ended? If this describes you and your team, Dime Magazine & Nikebasketball.com want you represented on Ballers Network. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or where you play. They want to hear stories [...]

photo of drazen petrovic: theloveofsports.com
It’s time to go international!
Drazen Petrovic, a.k.a. “Petro”, grew up in Sibenik, a small port city on the Adriatic Sea of Croatia, which was formerly known as Yugoslavia. At an early age, his interest in basketball was evident.
“Drazen loved the game of basketball and he was not afraid to show [...]

To show the trick or treating kids some love, I figured I’d throw down some classic Halloween colored kicks. My personal favorite are the unreleased, custom AJ III. Others include the ALIFE x Reebok Court Victory Pump (sick collabo), Air Jordan VIII, Air Jordan V Laser and Nike Dunk High. Although I don’t dig [...]

Okay, so maybe you dumbed out and missed the James Brown vs. Fela Kuti party yesterday, however if you want to learn more about afro-beat and it’s influence on the world’s music, check out this trailer for the upcoming film Take Me Away Fast where a DJ travels to Ghana and Benin in search of [...]

When the Celtics received some chip rings Tuesday night, Ray Allen was suited by Jordan Brand in a Air Jordan XI Player Exclusive. The green and gold shoes made Ray Allen look like a lucky Leprechaun as well as a graceful NBA champion. Via: Sneaker Files

Bounce Magazine contributor Geroy Grant just hit us with this info:
“Kenny Jones, the Kenny’s Kings Coach from the Soul in the Hole documentary, is in critical condition after an “unfortunate incident.” He was shot multiple times during an altercation last week, and is currently in the intensive care unit. People may want to send a [...]

photo of Hank Gathers: washingtontimes.com
North Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground was where they spent most of their days.
The first time they met, Eric “Hank” Gathers and Gregory Kevin “Bo” Kimble were in junior high school. Bo went over to the Moylan Playground in North Philly on 23rd and Diamond to run with [...]

This footage, circa 2001, was shot by my man Izreal Brenner, who directed the classic Freshest Kids b-boy documentary that’s on DVD that you need in your life’s personal library if you claim to be a hip hop head. The Rock Steady Crew Charity Games have been a part of our Anniversary events for the [...]