On Friday, April 11th, I spoke to an amazing group of young adults at the LaGuardia House on 116th off 2nd in Spanish Harlem. Their program helps get them internships which often lead to full-time jobs, and for many of them it is a second chance at a career as they’ve been sidestepped out of […]

Sweet Sixteen, check who’s left at the guard position that has the footwork and the handles that make the playground proud. Playgrounds build pros.
In the tradition of Kenny “The Jet” Smith (New York City Legend)
- The One Man Fast Break: N.C. Ty Lawson
- Wire to wire fast breaks and steals is […]

Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland shooting a jumper while in incarcerated in federal prison. Photo courtesy ESPN.
Yo, who peeped the ESPN two-part documentary “Black Magic” this past weekend? Wow! That joint blew me away. I’m so not that dude to stay peeled to a TV screen, and especially not two nights in a row, but I […]

Shoe Name: And1 Triangle Mid
Scoring:
Fit: 10/10- The basic lacing system works very nicely with the shoe. The mesh layers ensure that those with wide feet could fit comfortably into the shoe. The TPU triangle insert offers a supportive midfoot fit.
Ankle Support: 7/10- Though the mesh upper is reinforced with a synthetic […]

Referees or not, there’s never a bad time to dribble for the joy of it. Bobbito Garcia photo.
What is the future of the And 1 and Ball 4 Real Tours? The summer of ‘07 wasn’t incredible for either, so we’re hoping our community continues to show support for these traveling showmen. Word is that the […]