By Trevor Kapp
Steve Burtt Jr. scored 29 points to lead Gold’s Gym.
It might’ve been the Q.B. fan screaming, “You ain’t that nice. You gon’ get it tonight,” as loud as he could at NBA guard Mike James. It could’ve been watching brothers Mike and Anthony Glover talk trash as they played on opposite teams. Or maybe it was Keon Lawrence getting a nasty cut above his right eye and returning just moments later.
I don’t know what exactly caused me to get goosebumps at Pro City Thursday night. But the environment during the first half of the match up between unbeatens PDG Queensbridge and Gold’s Gym was as electric as any I’ve experienced in my two years at Bounce.
With the weight of Brooklyn on its shoulders, Gold’s Gym knocked off the defending champs, 113-108. Read More »
Tags: Anthony Glover, Gold's Gym, Gordy Malone, Jessie Sapp, Keon Lawrence, Mark McCarroll, Mike Glover, Mike James, PDG Queensbridge, Pro-City, Ryan-"Special FX"-Williams, Steve Burtt Jr.
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By Casey Lee
THE BRONX AND ORCHARD BEACH READY TO HOST HITS ALL-STAR 2009
NEW YORK, JULY 10, 2009 – New York City, a city with a reputation for producing some of the greatest professional and streetballers in the world, and Orchard Beach, considered one of the city’s sexiest venues for playground basketball, will combine to host Hoops in the Sun All-Star 2009, in which it will be a memorable one as the league is in celebration of its 10th Anniversary. CEO’s of the league, Joe and Randy Cruz, predict that the 2009 edition of All-Star play could surpass the 2007 edition of the mid summer classic.
The 10th Hoops in the Sun All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, July 19 at Orchard Beach, which will also host the 14 & Under and 16 & Under Youth Division All-Star Games. Additionally, Hoops in the Sun will announce the All 10th Anniversary Team, Greatest Games, Favorite Moments and much more. Read More »
Tags: "The Problem", Aaron Wiliams, Adris DeLeon, Bronx, Chris Smith, Dwight Hardy, H.I.T, H.I.T.S. 10th Anniversary, Hoops In The Sun, Hoops in the Sun All-Star 2009, Hoops In The Sun Inc., James Williams, Joe Cruz Jr., Jomo Belfor, Kenny-Satterfield, Mike Glover, Obadiah Toppin, Orchard Beach, Randy Cruz, Scott Merchado, Steve Burtt Jr., Streetball, Will Cadiz
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By Trevor Kapp
Steve Burtt. Jr., seen here after a game at Tri State last summer, led Gold’s Gym to victory. Photo: Sean Couch.
After confusion and conflict, uncertainty and unrest, another summer of Nike Pro City began Thursday night at its same location with the same tournament organizers patrolling the sidelines and the same marquee talent getting after it on the court. The rumors of the tournament no longer being sponsored by Nike: false. The speculation that games wouldn’t be played at Hunter College: false. The talk that there would be no league at all: just that. Arguably the best tournament in the city is back, and if Thursday night’s action was any indication of what this season will hold, we’re in for another great summer at 68th and Lexington. Read More »
Tags: Dyckman, Gold's Gym, Hunter College, Jessie Sapp, Miguel-Millien, Mike Glover, Nike Pro City, PDQ Queensbridge, Prime Time, Steve Burtt Jr., Sundiata Gaines
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By Sean Couch
I see Steve Burtt Sr., former NBA player and Rucker Park Legend in the parks of Harlem frequently and to this day, the first thing he does is look at what are on my feet. He would kid me if I didn’t have on the standard issue Air Force 1, still, the standard issue uptown doonkies. He would tell me I had to “pick up my footwear game.” I’m not a sneakerhead or a collector, I get free kicks from time to time and if I like them, I put them on fresh out the box, no ice, just straight-to-the-feet-and-go. Growing up as a kid, I always rocked Converse or Nike’s on the court and still do, but when someone said “PF Flyer’s” back in the day, I looked like they were speaking a foreign language. But I got these joints in the mail a few days ago and I had some eyes flowing to my feet while riding the “A” train yesterday. These kicks were comfortable and stylish and for a moment of chill, real effective. So for a day, I got some “head cheese,” the positive head nod giving props to my footwear. So big ups to PF Flyers, things change.
Tags: Converse, Nike, PF Flyers, Rucker Park, Steve Burtt Jr.
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By Sean Couch
Steve Burtt Jr. – Summer ‘08 in Harlem
Check this story on Steve Burtt Jr in the Daily News titled “Between Bombs and Basketball.” He’s playing for Edlen Ashkelon in Israel which is very close to the unrest in the Gaza area. Steve broke the EBC scoring record in ‘07, (68 points), and is currently averaging 21.4 and shooting 54.5% from the field in Israel.
Tags: EBC, Edlen Ashkelon, Steve Burtt Jr.
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