Michael Jordan still had cats on lock with the rock-chalk-solid fundamentals well into the latter days of his illustrious career. The Washington Wizards wing shakes Vince Carter with a nice little wiggle/step-back combination here and drops the mid-range with flawless ease.

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For those who regularly follow this series, you know that this space has been dedicated to some special players, teams, coaches and events that the playground has been instrumental in making possible. For the most part, “The Playground Gave Us…” has dipped into the past. Today, it’s time for some New Jack Swing.
Gilbert Jay Arenas, […]

I got a call a month ago from Oakland Soldier Coach Lou Ritchie. His 16-and-under team
had just won the Main Event tournament in Vegas. He was out of breath with joy, his
voice hoarse from the moment. It made me think about all the great winning moments that summer grassroots ball provides, and how important it […]

For those who prefer lowtops, the Subzero offers the similar aesthetics of the prodigiously popular TS Lightswitch-Gil in a lightweight, comfortable package, perfect for summer blacktop balling. The shoe features a full-length EVA outsole for unbeatable comfort, and perforated leather for added breathability. And it’s hard to go wrong with the blue/rust orange combination!
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