This summer Fastbreak NYC is sponsoring the only–if not verifiably the first–Asian-American team to play in NYC’s Men’s Open summer league circuit, the NYC Fists of Fury (www.nycfury.blogspot.com). But I don’t have any delusions that this team is anything but a work in progress. It’s like Saturday NIght Live, not-yet-ready-for-prime-time players. This an expression of solidarity, love for the asphalt and faith that basketball is basketball across any cultural divide.
This blog will be, at least in the summer, a diary for the team. I also happen to be the coach. Very big ups to Bobbito and Bounce for giving us a place to document our exploits. It’s may very well be a two-way street, a nice way for Bounce to deepen a connection and relate to an increasing Asian audience as well as great exposure for the squad. But, that puts the pressure on us to come correct. Can’t get anyone to watch bad basketball for too long–even if it is our people.
