SET FREE: Peace earthlings and beyond you are listening to a streetball mixtape from 30 for 30. "I came up with that name because of his style," Shepard said. Lewis left Cal-St. LA after his sophomore season and was drafted in the first round (18th overall). His playing days would be over. His physical presence stood out amongst the guys on that team. Es could finish his moves with a dunk. Your email address will not be published. At NIU he averaged over 24 points as a senior including a 38 point game in Madison Square Garden. The cause was hypertensive heart disease, the Los Angeles medical examiner's office said.. Nicknamed Escalade after the Cadillac sport utility vehicle, he had mind-blowing ball-handling skills that surprised and enamored . In the late 1960s and early '70s, his . Streetball legends are a thing of the past. He was balling.. And1 Mix Tape Streetball Players / May, 2004. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. You can ask him if you ever meet him!! Watson went on to star at Ben Franklin averaging over 20 points and 14 rebounds as a junior. Jerry "The Assassin" Dupree throws it down at the AND 1 Tour streetball tournament. First, about 10 or 11 players left AND 1 and joined a new company, Streetball Entertainment, run by a former AND 1 mix tape employee. PlayStation 2. Then a few months into the season, Watson quit the team. Considered the best high school guard in Southern California over the past 40 years. 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. He used the nickname 'Escalade' because of his size, and he appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated. A short while later, AND1 edited and reprinted 50,000 digital copies of Alstons Mixtape and distributed them across America through basketball camps, clinics and record labels. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. Es was a leader and he always looked out for me., Says Murphy: He and Professor were so memorable. Hed be hosting parties, starring in reality shows. A lot of guys can lose their balance after a move when they get into the lane. Im just anti-social, says Sad Eye,Watson quit playing because he lost interest and the game wasnt fun. His famous quote If I don't make the NBA, ill be a drug dealer shook the media establishment. Es joined us for the tour in 2003, right as we were really taking off, and he had a huge presence with the fans, says Mandy Murphy, who was the public relations manager for And1 from 2002-06 and is now head of growth, strategy and development at PeacePlayers International. He grew up playing against top NBA point guards like Rod Strickland, Rafter Alston and Kenny Anderson. 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. The closest Booger came to playing pro ball came in 2001, when he relocated to Chicago to flee drug charges. 5FT 10,185 POUNDS!! Alimoe reached superstar status as one of the more popular players during the AND 1 Mixtape Tour.He stood out with famous street ball players of the era including Hot Sauce, The Professor, Main . All Rights Reserved. !STEVE SPACE INCREDIBLE LEAPER. Jackson was born in Queens on January 11, 1976 and played basketball in college and was featured on theAnd1 Mixtape Tour. He played there for two seasons and left after his sophomore year having been named to the all-region team. This has led to comparisons with the Harlem Globetrotters and has caused some journalists to criticize the tour. Those tapes are still floating around. Es really took him under his wing. [3], Jackson only played twenty games for Louisville over two years, averaging 3.0 points per game and 1.6 rebounds per game in a reserve role. By far the most dominating playground scorer to ever come out of the nations capital. He was a good facilitator out of the post, and a real leader on the floor, which is rare for a post player. You can create a player from the ground up and take him through the trials of making the And 1 team. from Mark. "He will be greatly missed. Alston was literally a streetball player. BEGINNINGS. Maybe because streetball wasnt that hot right at that moment. Although the AND1 brand was ultimately bought out in 2005 by American Sporting Goods, some of the players managed to utilize their skills to stay relevant even now. Obviously, he got. 6. [5] Supporters of the tour have responded by backing up AND1's credibility and the players' legitimate skill. A lot of guys can lose their balance after a move when they get into the lane. 4.7. "I apologize to everybody and I appreciate y'all's support," he said . 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. Were at Marks church. Faced with massive embarrassment Jones returned home to Detroit. She is divorced and she has kids who are ballplayers, and they, loved Troy and looked up to him. Grayson The Professor Boucher, RIP Alimoe. "My heart goes out to Mark Jackson and his family who lost his brother last night, Escalade," O'Neal tweeted. AND 1 BALLERS. On social media, who wouldnt follow a 610, 500-pound guy who would be calling out Shaq and having fun with him? You will be forever missed and hopefully now atAndOne Livewe can carry on your legacy and keep the movement you started going! 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, . You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. ET . Olivia Christian. Jerry Dupree, Sad news.. RIP Streetball Legend Alimoe aka Black Widow However, theres another aspect to the game that has also contributed to the games fusion into the NBA scene: dunking. The Dribbling Machine from, This page was last edited on 2 January 2023, at 06:22. Kirkland was the constant point guard while on the floor. Selecting key underprivileged markets, AND1 redid countless courts across the country - everything from the pavement and paint to the hoops and backboards. You might also remember in the NBA vs Streetball arguments from those days that he was one of the names that was often mentioned when people would say which streetball players could play against NBA talent. He was so smooth, with great hands and touch. In 1977 he returned to the Rucker Tournament after a four year absence to set a league record with 73 points in a game. This week we dive into what a pro athletes eat. The official video game of AND 1 Streetball. He gave something to this sports community and to the kids that he touched. Half Hollow Hills High School East in Long Island, coupled with some flashy ball-handling and passing he showcased at Harlems Rucker Park, earned him a look from Wallace Community College in Selma, Alabama. 2.77 GB. They were the reality TV rock stars of their day. Some rules arent enforced on the hardwood, just as they arent called on the blacktop. I didnt know about Louisville. At 59 with pogo stick legs, Hook Mitchell ran the bay area for well over a decade. Not that Troy did too badly for himself. Troy was on the cover of, ! 1/2 Man 1/2 Amazing from, Robin Kennedy Jr. a.k.a Sik Wit It from Pasadena, California, Shane Woney a.k.a. The younger brother of retired NBA player Mark Jackson, he was a member of the AND1 Mixtape Tour, known by his streetball nickname "Escalade".Jackson was listed by AND1 at 6'10" and 375 pounds. 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. He was said to be a typical New York guard with flashy handle, vision and the ability to score around the basket. 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! Paying homage to Brooklyn Streetball culture, AND1 partnered with SLAM Magazine to host numerous events surrounding the 2015 NBA All Star Game, right across from the Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn, which was hosting the All Star games. Troy had a very close relationship with all his nieces and nephews, and would share advice, love and sometimes just silliness. 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. The success he found as a player at Half Hollow Hills High School East in Long Island, coupled with some flashy ball-handling and passing he showcased at Harlems Rucker Park, earned him a look from Wallace Community College in Selma, Alabama. Troy was on the cover of Sports Illustrated! Poor. Ive been editing my own videos since 06. You'll also receive 15% off your first order. Required fields are marked *. To be around the New York Knicks during the 1987-88 and 1988-89 seasons was to be around a team that was the complete opposite of today's rudderless, drama-filled organization. The iconic Tai Chi shoe had gained fame and acclaim nearly two decades earlier the moment Vince Carter put them on for the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Chris Tucker was there and Im talking to him. The main story mode allowed players to take an unknown rookie from rags . He was so much younger than us. I believe it was Gods plan that I be with someone when I found out my child passed, Marie remembers. I just knew hed been at Rucker and been dunking on people. McGraw started and finished his playing career with the Greenock club, scoring more than 100 league goals in the 1960s and . He really knew the game. Summary: AND 1 Streetball features the entire roster of sensational AND 1 Mix Tape Tour players such as AO, The Professor, Spyda and Pharmacist -- each with their signature moves and look. Talked on the phone several times a day," recalls Grayson "The Professor" Boucher, who considered Es his best friend on the And1 Mixtape Tour. He inspired basketball folks around the world, and some of his moves can be seen in the NBA even today. The weekend festivities took place in Philadelphia, where AND1 began exactly two decades prior. He was just cool. If Troy had the discipline Mark did, he could have played anywhere.. Players likeLatrellSprewell, Kevin Garnett and Jamal Crawford brought AND1 into the national spotlight. 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