If you still don't believe he's that good heres a clip from Watson in the 35 and over league. No one benefited more from Escalades giant heart than his physical polar opposite in the streetball world, little Oregon-bred baller Professor. Few streetball players have the style and substance of Kirkland. He spent his final two seasons at Division 1 Drake University, where he was named Missouri Valley conference player of the year as a junior (92-93). ESPN will debut the next installment in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series, "The Greatest Mixtape Ever," on May 31. Alston was literally a streetball player. His streetball reputation grew to legendary heights after hitting a game-winner at Madison Square Garden during the 2003 Tour. Be the first one to comment on this story. As an actor, Grayson Boucher is famous for his role of "Sticky" in the 2008 film Ball Don't Lie. But guys like Escalade and Professor still had their fans and could garner big crowds on and off the court. The mid-top sneakers clean and aggressive look matched Mr. Hed be hosting parties, starring in reality shows. Magnigut received recruiting letters from North Carolina, Duke, Indiana and hundreds of other college basketball programs. Were at Marks church. I put it on, and it didnt get much spin. R.I.P to a good friend of mines Alimoe Evans aka The Black Widow. This week we dive into what a pro athletes eat. Evolving defensive schemes and offensive strategies have made the NBA what it is today, but the element of the street will never be lost. He had a great high school career. The lounge featured an art installation curated by SLAM showcasing iconic basketball superstars and images of New York City streetballers. Scored 32 on Scooter McCrae when Freeport took on Mount Vernon for the championship. A total mentor to Fess., What was Troy like as a player? Professor repeats the question. In the late 1960s and early '70s, his . Troy was on the cover of Sports Illustrated! And1 Mix Tape Streetball Players / May, 2004. Hed had a massive heart attack, even though he had just passed [a] physical to play again with that Ball Up tour. You can create a player from the ground up and take him through the trials of making the And 1 team. The Destroyer had his chances to play in the NBA. He was enigmatic, reclusive and great. He was one of the original AND1 Streetball players that helped the now nationwide tour catch fire around the basketball world. Fess was so shy at first, but Es really helped him so much. By 2008, AND1 had fully taken over America. Jackson was born in Queens on January 11, 1976 and played basketball in college and was featured on theAnd1 Mixtape Tour. Game review links: Metacritic : 51/100. Es could finish his moves with a dunk. A guy taps me on my elbow, demands that I walk next door, which I did. Even NBA stars started recognizing them. Some rules arent enforced on the hardwood, just as they arent called on the blacktop. Some Harlem natives compared his playing style to that of Walt Clyde Frazier. "I came up with that name because of his style," Shepard said. The Goat played during the basketball revolution of New York City in the 1960s. He famously torched a group of LA Lakers for 52 points in a summer league game while still in high school. Marie recalls encouraging Troy to pick a focus: I told him, Youre in college now, but at your size, you cant be a receptionist. The tour was introduced by basketball apparel manufacturer AND1, which became famous for selling T-shirts with very relatable slogans. It was presented by B-Ball and Company and the basketball apparel manufacturer AND1. The summer tours began in America but soon branched into more than 30 countries, giving AND1 international fame and promoting the sale of their products in 130 countries and territories. Shane Dribbling Machine Woney, I remember like it was yesterday 6th park in bakersfield first time I played against him I was a youngsta that got crossed up lol Never forget how raw his game was, then again he came out to the Slamball courts in 08. That was their foundation. Other times, it's the pros who hit the asphalt for a blast of adrenaline. . I lost my son six years ago and lost my husband in 1999. On the same day in . Just before the 2000 ASG Hook was arrested for robbery and spent the better part of a decade behind bars. He attended Charles Evans Hughes High School in Manhattan, and was an All-City guard. Nonetheless, he got a full ride to Georgetown, which he left after his sophomore season. Please logout and login again. A lot of these guys 1v1 would break down NBA players, becuase that's one of the main focuses on streetball. But in 2000, they were instantly vaulted into the stratosphere. If you haven't noticed yet, we have a retro game of the day feature (top-right of the screen) wherein we feature a new retro title every single day! Mark was in there in a fetal position. The AND1 Tai Chis were always one of the brands greatest shoes, known for both performance and style with ayin yang look. In 2003 Steve Francis brought a team full of pros down to Goodman league to take on Curt Smiths team. "No one has ever claimed to have seen, heard about or witnessed Billy having a bad game. He was balling.. [7][8], Biggest man on NCAA court getting smaller, AND1 baller joins fight against sexually transmitted diseases, Former U of L basketball player Streetballer Troy Jackson, brother of Mark Jackson, dies at 35, Troy Jackson, Street Basketball Star, Is Dead at 38, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Troy_Jackson&oldid=1101871144, This page was last edited on 2 August 2022, at 07:22. Multitudes of NBA players were now wearing AND1 on and off the court, proud to be part of the streetball revolution that had swept the nation. But later, my brotherwho is a video editor, toowould make these Escalade mixes and they went crazy. He ran away when he was still young, and live. Teams were comprised of AND1 NBA players and streetball legends, as well as accomplished basketball players from around the world. A Great passer he was also blessed with good speed and bounce. Billy was drafted and cut by the Chicago Bulls. The Goat had a tough time with drugs starting with his expulsion from high school for smoking marijuana. His playing days would be over. Player movement was noticeably exaggerated compared to other games including arcade titles such as NBA Street, which could lead to out-of-control moments and overpowered combinations. Crawford is the originator of the shake-and-bake move, where the player with the ball hops around the defender while putting the ball behind his back. What was Troy like as a player? Professor repeats the question. Just ask your sources who played and grew up in Chicago during the 60s/70s. In the years that followed, while the NBA would own the basketball season, AND1 dominated the summers. They offered him a contract, but he turned it down because there wasn't a no-cut-clause. Considered the best high school guard in Southern California over the past 40 years. My son turned 38 in January and he was dead on Feb. 20. Troy had found his that.. Before AND1 and YouTube, streetball players were like unicorns. Alimoe / The Black Widow from, Antony Heyward Jr. a.k.a. [1], Troy Jackson weighed close to 500 pounds (227kg) as a senior at Hills East High School in Long Island, New York, but his performances at Rucker Park caught the attention of Bill Hughley, coach of Wallace Community College in Selma, Alabama. Grover was overly impressed with Booger and invited him to a pro tryout camp. 3. SET FREE: Peace earthlings and beyond you are listening to a streetball mixtape from 30 for 30. Corey Williams, Your email address will not be published. The tournament also featured a $10,000 dunk contest. First off, he had a really high B-ball IQ. He wanted to make it on his own. With an IQ of 73, CJ didn't stand a chance of making it to a major college. Those tapes are still floating around. Hes not going to change.. "[4] Jackson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated [5] and was described as a "streetball legend" by the magazine Jet. Kareem answered, "It would have to be Goat, Earl 'the Goat' Manigault." The game features a variety of moves inspired by real streetball And 1 Streetball brings the flashy street-basketball style from the And 1 Mixtape tour to your home video game consoles. "He will be greatly missed. In 1969 he was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the fourth pick in the thirteenth round. In the words of Ryan Drew, former VP of footwear at AND1: Not only was that maybe the best series of dunks I have ever seen, because it was just dunks that youd never even seen before, but it was almost like the dunks that he had done were tailor made for the color-blocking of the shoe. Harris was a star on Chicagos playground typically holding court for an entire day. However, theres another aspect to the game that has also contributed to the games fusion into the NBA scene: dunking. You'll also receive 15% off your first order. His reputation was so great, the Lakers team traveled to Harlem to watch him play in the summer. The main story mode allowed players to take an unknown rookie from rags . At 59 with pogo stick legs, Hook Mitchell ran the bay area for well over a decade. [6], Off the basketball court, Jackson worked as an advocate for STD prevention. 0. As many of you know, in 2012, Dennis "Spyda . Half Man Half . Known for his insane speed and jumping ability, he had an all around game that included deep range on his shot. Deron Williams channels his inner Lou every time he dribbles between his legs in succession and Chris Pauls spin move resembles Alstons. He had been in Los Angeles for All-Star Weekend. I just knew hed been at Rucker and been dunking on people. Scoop Jackson of the magazine SLAM later dubbed him the best playground basketball player ever. Troy never played a game as an adult anywhere close to that light. Troy Jackson, the brother of ESPN analyst Mark Jackson, died in his sleep in Los Angeles Sunday morning. Nicknamed Vinsanity for his endless feats of athleticism, Carters highlights include jumping over a 72 center from France in the 2000 Olympics and winning the NBA Dunk Contest in 2000-01. These players were never able to realize their dream of playing in the NBA. I put it on YouTube and it didnt get much spin. Born Ready Stephenson fit the AND1 streetball personality perfectly, with his aggressive never-back-down attitude, and put on national display during the 2014 NBA Conference Finals. . In 2002, the brands annual summer tour officially expanded into the AND1 Mixtape Tour. But at the time, we werent that health-conscious. Not only did everyone know him, they loved him, says Mark. They had a two-parent family and they respected their father. 45s ago. But guys like Escalade and Professor still had their fans and could garner big crowds on and off the court. Were at Marks church. I thank God they had a father in their lives until they were grown. New York And1 streetball legend Troy Jackson aka Escalade died in his sleep last night. He had no intention of losing weight. In 2016, AND1 solidified itself among the new high school basketball generation by introducing AND1 uniforms, converting hundreds of AAU and high school teams to AND1 within the first year. Kirkland was called by Sports Illustrated "the fastest man in college basketball. I didnt know about Louisville. Id say 2003-2004 was his prime. Jackson was born in Queens on January 11, 1976 and played basketball in college and was featured on t Selecting key underprivileged markets, AND1 redid countless courts across the country - everything from the pavement and paint to the hoops and backboards. to my boy Alimoe Evans aka Black Widow My dad would get paid on a Friday and hed go do something special with the youngest oneoften that was go to McDonalds for a Big Mac. Package it all up properlyEs and Fess could have filled MSG with a joyousness rarely seen since Troy was running the Garden hallways decades earlier with his brother Mark. The main event was a three-day, $100,000 winner-take-all basketball tournament, with the $100,000 prize money becoming the largest cash prize for one event in streetball history. Booger played JUCO ball for only half a season, where he dominated averaging 21 points and 12 assists. Mitchell first teamed up with Antonio Davis to star at McClymonds high in Oakland. But his game was never made for organized ball. That doesnt happen. We see Lebron and KD 2day and to be 68 with a handle Alimoe evolutionized the game! Grayson The Professor Boucher, RIP Alimoe. The low-quality video was a mixtape of hip-hop music and dazzling basketball moves by a streetballer named Rafer Alston, who had just entered the 1998 NBA Draft. Troy and Mark were super close friends. I found it comforting how hed keep me involved with the bigger group. That was the first of what became many times where, Troy was much younger, but I always tell peoplesame parents! People still love him. After the scrimmage Lewis demanded a bigger contract to which the Sixers replied he needed to mature for another year. He received a telegram after his 28th birthday from Knicks coach Red Holzman pleading for him to tryout. Hes just a 6-5, do everything type of dude, offers Philly native ex-pro Alvin Williams. I spoke with him very briefly that stop, then more at the next one and the next one after that. Ive been editing my own videos since 06. Artie Green, Sundance,Richie (The Animal) AdamsPookie Wilson,Skip to my Lou,Abjack, The Prime Objective.Alonzo (SuperKid) Jackson. Troy gained a lot of . Irvine, Ca 92623. In 2009, AND1s longest-tenured endorsee Rafer Skip 2 My Lou Alston led the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals versus Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. AND1 Mixtapes third volume was entirely dedicated to Philip Champion and contained some of his highlight plays. He owned all the playgrounds down here. Williams played 12 years in the NBA for four different teams. His teammate Antwan "8th Wonder" Scott told the Herald Sun, "He's a big guy, but he can entertain and he can seriously play. He was . Philip Champion is reportedly worth $300,000, per celebritynetworth.com, and was among the top earners back in the day. Check out a few of his high flying dunks. Williams was nicknamed White Chocolate by Stephanie Shepard, a reporter who covered the Sacramento Kings (where Williams played his first four seasons). Just talked to him b4 Allstar weekend #sad about this!! He was said to be a typical New York guard with flashy handle, vision and the ability to score around the basket. At 61 Magnigut had ridiculous leaping ability, he dunked on some of the NBAs best shot blockers including Jabbar, Connie Hawkins and Willis Reed. The 61 guard had a superb handle for his time and was an intense competitor. It has become a sought-after collectors item ever since. That was the first of what became many times where he was the one people wanted to meet.. "I apologize to everybody and I appreciate y'all's support," he said . He later played on the And-1 Streetball Mixtape Tour. One of the most prominent appearances of AND1s NBA endorsees was when Chauncey Billups took home the MVP honors during the 2004 NBA Finals, wearing the AND1 Rises. PlayStation 2. The AND1 Live Tour, formerly known as the AND1 Mixtape Tour, was a traveling basketball competition and exhibition that existed from 1998 to 2008. He must have needed him up there more than here., I still see Facebook posts dedicated to him. Garnett remains one of the most recognizable NBA players from the last 25 years, frequently seen on TNT during live NBA broadcasts. Says Marie, a founding and still active member of the 21-year-old Mothers of Professional Basketball Players organization: Mark was eight years old when he told us he was going to play ball. AND1 signed up popular streetball players of the time like Skip 2 My Lou, Main Event, 1/2 Man 1/2 Amazing, among others, and made a team of their own, which would tour cities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Georgia, playing exhibition games against streetball teams of the places. "He has flash and pizazz. Lewis chose to attended Cal-State LA, where he scored 73 points against UC Santa Barbara as a college freshman. Troy had the talent but not the discipline. Streetballers are rare in todays gameplayers that care more about highlights than defense and players who are more interested in embarrassing whoever dares to defend them than actually winning the game. He died in 1998 in his hometown of New York City. I first met him in the summer of 2003, when I made it onto the tour from open tryout, says Professor, who is still active on his highlight-heavy, . Heres a clip of him destroying the And1 team. Director of Trends and Social Media, The Huffington Post. Instead of showcasing his ability he chose to ride his hot streak in dice instead. Each court refurbishment included a community launch for which thousands of people came out to celebrate their new park. "We lost a great person love u escalade. Hes also still a pure baller, and as such, can wax as poetically about Escalades game as his personality. Like I said, we were doing the same things pretty much the whole time I knew him. Lewis lloyd shouldve been on the list,he use to come to new york and give them the business, You cant do 10 streetball legends,, 20 ,0r 50.. you have to do 100/ and Im speaking for Ny cant mix high school legends with ncaa basketball legends & streetball legends you have some that did all of the above, Im coming late to this conversation, but would like to add a name within the top ten!. In late 1998, a videotape containing streetball stunts was delivered to AND1 by a high school coach in New York. Along the way, players were able to create their own stylized trick moves and pull them off with a two-analog stick system called "I BALL. I have to believe that he served his purpose here. The closest Booger came to playing pro ball came in 2001, when he relocated to Chicago to flee drug charges. NBA Jam, then NBA Street - now AND 1 Streetball. The dunk where he goes between the legs, hes got one leg up and the ball is under, and you see one half red and one half white. Jackson was featured on the And1 Mixtape tour in 2002, and went on the play for other streetball teams, namely the Harlem Globetrotters. He and Mark obviously had a really special relationship. AND 1 Streetball: With Erik Betts, Grayson Boucher, Phillip Champion, Dennis Chism. 10. The first time I remember seeing him play was 10, 11 years old, Mark recalls. That was their foundation. I believe it was Gods plan that I be with someone when I found out my child passed, Marie remembers. He was by far one of the best players in streetball history! Es really took him under his wing. The streetballer, 'The Professor,' has often spoken about how he used to be a fan of Hot Sauce and watched all of his mixtapes. Titan Frey. Streetball: The AND 1 Mix Tape Tour: With Grayson Boucher, Shane Woney, Robin Kennedy, Rafer Alston. Alston, although not yet in the NBA, would soon sign with AND1. Once his college career was over Smith played in a bevy of professional leagues including France, Italy, Israel,Finland, the IBA, the IBL and the USB. Personality-wisewhos better than him? Sik Wit It. Lewis became a fixture in summer and street ball leagues across southern California. Other reports say he was too busy making money in the drug game. His fame shot to another level in 2002, when he was offered the opportunity to join AND1s Mixtape Tour. Troy (Escalade) Jackson grinned as he used his 6-10, nearly 400-pound frame to back down a hapless defender in the parking lot of KeySpan Park three weeks ago. They jumped over 15 people in a game of 21 or made 15 threes in a row from halfcourt. [2] Jackson enrolled at Wallace, and even though he continued to play at 500 pounds (or more), he received all-region honors as a sophomore. The game also included AND1s vintage Mixtape music, integral to the DNA of the brand and a big part of AND1s continued success. The company decided to go on tour to check out talent in different cities, which led to it finding Hot Sauce in Atlanta. He inspired basketball folks around the world, and some of his moves can be seen in the NBA even today. AND 1 Streetball with Soundtrack lets you put on the shoes of real streetball players. Based on the ESPN series of the same name, players get to step in the shoes of top Streetball players or create their own baller as they try to earn a contract with AND 1 on the Mix Tape Tour. After college, Troy spent some time with the Harlem Globetrotters and remained a regular on the New York streetball scene. "Troy and Mark were super close friends. Read each player bio so you know this year's roster. Although many players seemed unhappy with the money they made based on the Netflix documentary Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1", Philip Champion wasnt in the same boat. Troy influenced a lot of people. He was by far one of the best players in streetball history! AND 1 BALLERS. 2005-2023 Ballislife.com PO Box 15355. From the late '90s through the . Players likeLatrellSprewell, Kevin Garnett and Jamal Crawford brought AND1 into the national spotlight. Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Champion was pretty famous in his neighborhood, spending most of his time on a basketball court. He really knew the game. Hed be a celebrity! Curt Trouble Smith - Trouble was a standout high school star that averaged over 25 points and 8 assists at Coolidge high as a senior. Those who saw Booger in his prime claim he was an NBA level playmaker. Sometimes we think about that and cry. Billupshad played a big part in the Pistons knocking off the New Jersey Nets in the Conference Finals, and then led them to the finish line with a 4-1 Finals Series victory against the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers. He ended up on the west coast at Compton community college where he dominated opponents for two years. Told me Harlem loves me. Jones was a fixture at legendary saint Cecilias dominating the courts for over 15 years. My daughter misses him a lot. For more on Lewis check out this short video. Let others speak of Arthur and Billy! The challenge brought great buzz to AND1, with fans constantly looking to outdo each other - on the courts and on social media. 5FT 10,185 POUNDS!! If he was alive today, hed do huge numbers on YouTube, Instagram. AND1 also launched the DTG Challenge, where fans were dared to videotape their best moves and send them in, in hopes of being in the next AND1 Mixtape. Never. July 13, 1991-July 1, 2019. That was always really impressive, especially at 6'9", 400 pounds., The And1 Tour started to peter out not long after the 2005. cover, as the brand was sold and fans lost interestat least at the scale that was packing gyms and parks in the early 2000s. Es really took him under his wing. Keep reading to find out who made the cut as the best streetballers in the history of the NBA. I mean, Troy couldnt be in a room with people for more than five minutes without making everyone laugh., Photo courtesy of the University of Louisville, Not that Troy did too badly for himself. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. His best skill was his shooting as many have called him the best shooter Chicago has ever produced. I would encourage him to get active, slim down a little, but not because we were thinking about long-term health or life, just as basketball players. First off, he had a really high B-ball IQ. France football legend Just Fontaine has died at the age of 89. Next he attended Kittrell community college in North Carolina, and averaged 41 points per game. But he never put it out there because he didnt want to leech off his brothers fame. Demetrius Hook Mitchell - Mitchell was the biggest playground legend the bay area has ever produced. After single-handedly leading the Pacers past the Knicks in the round prior, Stephenson was paired against Miami HeatsLebronJames and put on a show for the world to see. You can create a player from the ground up and take him through the trials of making the And 1 team. Matt Caputo, Writer Slam, Rest in Peace Tyron Black Widow Evans AKA Alimoe One of the best 2 eva do it on that blacktop in NYC. He could really explode above the rim. Of course he had a signature dunk, the double dunk. You can check out his ball handling and passing exploits here. Days were spent embarrassing foes on the hardwood and nights were spent wheeling & dealing in his Bentley. Michael Khun, videographer/editor on And1 Mixtapes, R.I.P toAlimoe Evanswhen i was young and new to streetball he was one of the first players to cosign for me and give me my props as a Hooper! Myree Reemix Bowden, Rest in Peace, Tyrone Alimoe Evans aka the Black Widow. Drew Gooden claims he saw Hook jump over a car with a 10 speed bike on top, yes you read that right. Most of the appeal of streetball is all about ball-handling, dribbling and passing. I had over 200k in my apartment what was I going to do with the Bulls 40k?. And he did not work another day in his life., You better find something you like and do that. He really knew the game. Nicknamed the Answer, Iverson became the face of the NBA and combined the blacktop and the hardwood into one big, crowd-pleasing show. The 62 point guard hails from Queens, New York and played for six teams, averaged 10.1 points per game and broke the ankles of nearly everyone that tried to cover him. And many streetball legends could've been immortalized in the halls of Springfield, Mass. 1. But there are two major changes. Hes definitely one of the top, if not the top playground legend out here. By the time Sad Eye was 14, he was the best player in the city, as he helped his junior high school (Strawberry Mansion) beat the undefeated varsity at Ben Franklin HS. Honorable Mention: Marques Haynes, "Jumpin" Jackie Jackson, Herman "Helicopter" Knowings, James "Fly" williams, Jack "Black Jack" Ryan, Larry "Bone collector" Williams,Freeway Williams, Raymond "Circus" King, John Staggers, Tyrone "Alimoe" Evans, Malloy "The Future" Nesmith, Sam Worthen, Antoine Joubert, Richie Adams, Arthur Sivels, Dwayne "Legend" Rogers, God Shammgod, Pookie Wilson, Jeep Kelly; Bo Lamar; Clifford Allen & Lloyd Daniels, I played with Larry Bonecollector Williams a.k.a. You had this huge African-American guy from New York and tiny white guy from Oregon, and they became best of friends. However, my concern here is that Arthur Sivels is missing within your top ten. I dont think theres ever been anyone in streetball with his size that could move and handle like he did. During that season the guard averaged 21 points, 5 assists and 3 steals. The official video game of AND 1 Streetball. one of the greatest NYC streetball players ever! A mobile version was also released byGameloft. Manchester United confirm COVID-19 cases, game vs . Alston earned himself the nickname Skip 2 My Lou, for his masterful control of the ball and ability to shake defenders. Philip Champion aka Hot Sauce was one of the most prominent players in the AND1 streetball team. I made a mix of Es when he passed away. Curtis Jones - CJ was a 5'10" passing point guard out of Detroit. Skip wore the AND1Cubicsthroughout the 09 season, all the way to the finals. Norfolks coach would later admit that John Wooden was sending scouts to Norfolk to try and get Kirkland to transfer to UCLA. Now, you may or may not have heard of Rafer Alston, so heres a quick background on him. People are shocked. Im just trying to make my own way, he told me.. We see Lebron and KD 2day and to be 6'8 with a handle Alimoe evolutionized the game! Fans lined up for games and the streetball players' popularity skyrocketed. That love made Escalade a sought-after player for any company in the streetball space, and at the time of his passing, he was in Los Angeles with the crew from the Ball Up tour, which had Professor on board as well. The Professor. Troy Jackson weighed close to 500 pounds (227 kg) as a senior at Hills East High School in Long Island, New York, but his performances at Rucker Park . You had this, African-American guy from New York and tiny white guy from Oregon, and they became best of friends. NBA Hall-of-Famer George Gervin, said this of CJ in an interview: The best player Ive ever seen was Curtis Jones. Detroit natives Derrick Coleman, Jalen Rose and Dave Bing have all given tremendous praise to CJs game. In the middle of the storm was the Player. 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