Toward the end of the summer, I hit up my man Miles Rawls, the commissioner of DC’s renowned George Goodman League. We talked about the summer highlights from Barry Farms, the seasoned vets and young boys on the come up, the standout performances, etc.
When I asked him if he’d been in touch with Agent Zero, who has come down to the Goodman League on the regular since arriving from Golden State, and is a crowd favorite due to his down to earth demeanor and strong playground love, Miles’ voice jumped an octave. Read More »
The Dish aka The Assist. It’s my favorite part of the game because it’s the most philanthropic. While most casual observers appreciate the dudes that can get buckets, my informal education as a New York City playground point guard stipulated that I acknowledge, comprehend and cherish the brilliance of the pass that led to the basket, as well as players with an innate ability to make others better.
And very few players mastered the dish like the 6′1″ Sherman Douglas, who will go down in history as one of the best Alley-Oop practicioners the game has ever seen. Read More »
New York isn't the only place for quality streetball. Go to Barry Farms in Washington D.C. and check out the Nike GOODMAN LEAGUE, which has featured NBA stars Kevin Durant, Gilbert Arenas and Micheal Beasley. You can bet your bottom dollar I'm going to find a way to cover this tournament for Bouncemag.com next summer for the simple fact that this needs to be seen. Maybe Nike should make T.O.C. national because it does have leagues in cities like Philadelphia, Houston, Los Angeles, New York etc. Lets see who is the king of USA in the Mecca of Streetball NYC. If I'm the only one thinking like this, it would be a real shame.
