Flicks from the event shot with my blackberry curve camera (not bad): (top left) Bobbito and Goliath’s Rosemary; (middle) “PR,” John “The Franchise” Strickland, and HBO’s “Wire” actor Ramon Rodriguez.
Yesterday, I headed to Harlem for the Nike Boot Launch at Vault. It was refreshing to hit up a neighborhood-type event Uptown. In this […]

I got an email from my peoples over at Nike the other day inviting me to a launch for their new boot collection. Nike has had the city on smash the past couple of winters with the Goadomes, Baltoros, and now the Air Max 90 joints. The ’90s are straight heat so hopefully your […]

Playaz Basketball Club (63) vs. Juice All Stars (76)

Lance wins MVP
Game Recap (as told by the ATM Crew)
The title was on the line last night in the inaugural ATM Live Summer Classic. Both teams came ready to play from the start. Austin Johnson scored on a couple of put
backs and easy lay ups […]

Got a nice package from my peoples over at the Swoosh today. These AF1 Supremes are straight heat–clean, simple and classic. The leather midsole and croc heal are a nice touch. Not sure when they hit stores but keep your eye out.
Also got an interesting butterscotch colorway of the Zoom […]

Oak Hill Academy’s All-American PG Brandon Jennings
ATM Live has been showcasing the areas top HS talent all week. I highly recommend that if there is any way humanly possible to go Uptown to Gauchos gym tonight you do. It will be next level. With Elite 24 going down Friday, the top 24 US high […]

Justin Burrell on the line for 2
World, meet Justin Burrell a.k.a. the “Rim Punisher,” or “RP.” The 6′8″ 220 lb. New York native has bounced around from Middletown to Our Savior Lutheran to Bridgton Academy over the years. If you are on the HS scene inside you know who he is, but otherwise […]

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Eastbay will always have a special place in my heart. Growing up it was always a treat when the catalog showed up at the crib. The sneaker game in the early to mid-’90s was nothing like it is now. Really, the only shot at getting some kicks that matched your team colors was in […]

D-Train, Tim Grover, and Michael Finley
Man, I wish I was a kid again. There are so many companies doing great things for the young basketball community. There are literally iconic brands seeking you out to help you get better at a sport you love. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Tomorrow, the […]