Fresh out the box and ready for performance test at Madison Square Garden.
Got up Thursday morning, despite a head cold and 19-inches of fresh snow in NYC, to get a chance, along with other members of the media, to test the brand new Jordan 2011. Primo trainer Idan Ravin, whose work is acknowledged by top players such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Gil Arenas, had the cones laid down on the Garden floor, looking real serious and ready to drill. The day before, Tom Luedecke, Senior Footwear Designer for Brand Jordan, took me through a journey of design and form that had me ready to test the shoe. He said that the shoe was designed with a “warriors” edge. I was ready. Read More »
Rolling Stone named Robert Randolph one of the 100 greatest guitar players of all-time. His genius on the pedal steel guitar is something to behold and if you’ve been watching the NY Knicks on the MSG television network over the past year, you’ve already been sprinkled by the musical magic the team is incorporating into the fan experience, thanks to the incredible classic funk, R&B and rock talents of Robert Randolph and the Family Band.
Robert and I have something in common in that we’re both passionate, diehard Knicks fans. The serendipitous laws of the Spike Lee universe brought us together for a recent conversation, some of which is shared with you below. Read More »
Jumpin’ it up at the 2010 Jordan Brand Classic at Madison Square Garden
As I post this, I just witnessed the youngest team in the NBA defeat the defending champion Lakers in game 3 and I can’t help but think that many of the guys who participated in the JBC last Saturday will find themselves in a similar situation soon. By now, you’ve probably heard plenty about the game last weekend, so I’d just like to take you on a visual tour with some pics I was fortunate enough to capture. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the game and on the visuals and I hope you enjoy them. Read More »
By now you’ve probably heard about a little game that was played at The Garden this weekend called the Jordan Brand Classic. If you haven’t, check out the recap by The Lower East Scribe – it’s thorough. Those who were able to see the game were given a glimpse into the future of basketball. With the spring season here in full swing and Bobbito’s Anytime, Anyday workouts happenin’ I can almost smell summer 2010. So to help get us focused on the upcoming hoops that will be taking place in NYC this summer, I’d like to share some images of the past year with you. Since the JBC is fresh on everyone’s minds, let’s start there. In upcoming posts I will be your visual tour guide for what was a great summer in ‘09. Read More »
March 8, 2010. 40 days left to the Jordan All-American Game at Madison Square Garden. Four Elite 24 Rucker Park MVP’s are playing: #5 Tobias Harris [has an NBA skill-set already], #7 Josh Selby, #8 C.J. Leslie, and # 25 Doron Lamb.
The top-10 ranked high school players, according to ESPNU, have all been given the Jordan All-American shine but which one is ready though, for the hot ESPN lights, the Spike Lee scrutiny and the New York City critique. Who’s your early MVP favorite? Read More »
On Jan. 3, Starrett City is scheduled to take on the New Jersey Pirates in the championship game of the Funsport Junior Pros at the infamous Madison Square Garden. Tickets are as follows:
$30 –> admission to NY Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers game and admission to championship game at courtside with t-shirt
$10 –> admission to the championship game at courtside @9pm
