For those who don't know me, my name is Set Free. With the AND1 Tour, Jackson used the nickname Escalade, a reference to the Cadillac SUV. By 2008, AND1 had fully taken over America. 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). In 1969 he was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the fourth pick in the thirteenth round. Carter then put on one of the greatest performances in NBA Dunk Contest historyall while wearing the red and white Tai Chis. So he was always big, but he could still dominate a certain level of competition at his size. Never. Keep reading to find out who made the cut as the best streetballers in the history of the NBA. You earn respect by going strong to the rack & banging on fools, no matter how many try to stop you. No one benefited more from Escalades giant heart than his physical polar opposite in the streetball world, little Oregon-bred baller Professor. Every game of the Mixtape Tour that year was played in NBA arenas, capping off AND1s true capture of the basketball world. 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. He only played in 20 games during his time at Louisville and averaged three points and 1.6 rebounds coming off the bench. There would be seasons where hed get back in shape, but basically he made no major efforts about it. No one is going to be comfortable arriving at a front desk and seeing you. I lost my son six years ago and lost my husband in 1999. 10. His memory is still very much alive, Marie says. The AND1 Live Tour, formerly known as the AND1 Mixtape Tour, was a traveling basketball competition and exhibition that existed from 1998 to 2008. 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. Though I am proud and happy for him being an honorable mention, I felt he should have been as well!! Really, he embraced it. A guy taps me on my elbow, demands that I walk next door, which I did. A lot of guys were older, harder to connect with. Known for his insane speed and jumping ability, he had an all around game that included deep range on his shot. The 6'1 guard had a superb handle for his time and was an intense competitor. Manigault started the Goat Tournament, a summer tourney that would feature NBA stars such as Bernard King and Mario Elie. Raymond Lewis - Jerry Tarkanian once remarked "Raymond Lewis was the greatest basketball player I ever saw. Out of all the guys on the tour, he took the time to meet me on a personal level. The Dribbling Machine from, This page was last edited on 2 January 2023, at 06:22. His playing days would be over. 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. In the middle of the storm was the Player. In 2006, AND1 made a big splash in the digital arena, partnering with UBISOFT to release its first video game, AND1 Streetball. You better find something you like and do that., 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. "People wonder how I played at 500-plus pounds. Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. A Great passer he was also blessed with good speed and bounce. Some rules arent enforced on the hardwood, just as they arent called on the blacktop. Former U of L basketball player, Troy Jackson died Saturday at age 35. Youre a legend and will always be remembered. In 2011, NBA stars Kevin Durant and Michael Beasley made surprise . Says Don Adams, Taft High School coach. The first time I remember seeing him play was 10, 11 years old, Mark recalls. When streetball became available as a career, he jumped at it, Marie says. They had a two-parent family and they respected their father. He inspired basketball folks around the world, and some of his moves can be seen in the NBA even today. On Saturday, a 23-year-old soccer player named Michael Palmer died after collapsing during a game. Just about all NYC DUDES I saw play all are deserving,I saw some brothers from CHI-TOWN that were incredible-EDDIE HUGHES,PAUL MCPHERSON,TEDDY GRUBBS,ISIAH OMG HE WAS BETTER IN STREETS THEN THE NBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His streetball reputation grew to legendary heights after hitting a game-winner at Madison Square Garden during the 2003 Tour. Scored 32 on Scooter McCrae when Freeport took on Mount Vernon for the championship. Part of HuffPost News. Good JUCO. 8. If you ask any player -- NBA player, streetball player, high . Personality-wisewhos better than him? It reminds me of, like, schoolyard street ball when I go to Chicago.. had they not allowed the street life to get the best of them. As Louisvilles senior associate athletics director Kenny Klein puts it, Troy was very well-liked here., 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 game would lack alley-oops, ankle-breaking crossovers and behind-the-back passes, and the NBAs following of fans would be scarce compared to what it is today. Billy was drafted and cut by the Chicago Bulls. 12 initial Franchises- Each owned by original AND1 Player(s) will select from 10-15 Players from each . He grew up playing against top NBA point guards like Rod Strickland, Rafter Alston and Kenny Anderson. Troy Jackson was an American basketball player. Director of Trends and Social Media, The Huffington Post. He attended Detroit Powerhouse Northwestern High School, where he led his team in points and assists his senior year. The basketball court in Rucker Park was renamed Greg Marius Court in 2017 after Marius died from cancer. AND 1 is not entirely unlike . Dean Menninger? Now, you can vote for your favorite games and allow them to have their moment of glory. 3. July 13, 1991-July 1, 2019. Jackson was born in Queens on January 11, 1976 and played basketball in college and was featured on t I put it on YouTube and it didnt get much spin. Deron Williams channels his inner Lou every time he dribbles between his legs in succession and Chris Pauls spin move resembles Alstons. I loved getting to know you and will miss you. He received a telegram after his 28th birthday from Knicks coach Red Holzman pleading for him to tryout. All of these players who are mentioned here were gifted, but I have to say that with the omission of Arthur Sivels, your list/article is incomplete. The documentary and article both emphasized Boogers unpredictable and street like mentality. This is one of the greatest streetball players who ever lived. He was so much younger than us. Richard Pee Wee Kirkland - He is something of NYC drug and basketball Legend. You better find something you like and do that.. I just knew hed been at Rucker and been dunking on people. Jackson was featured on the And1 Mixtape tour in 2002, and went on the play for other streetball teams, namely the Harlem Globetrotters. Sik Wit It. 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 . 90% of the time Watson turned down the invitation. Troy then parlayed his community college experience into a shot at a Division I roster, as legendary coach Denny Crum offered him a scholarship to the University of Louisville, one of college hoops blue-blood programs. Were at Marks church. Not only did everyone know him, they loved him, says Mark. Former University of Georgia football player Jalen Carter is now facing charges after police say he was involved in the crash that . Troy had a very close relationship with all his nieces and nephews, and would share advice, love and sometimes just silliness. 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 . Mark had the discipline that Troy did not. 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. It was new to people. He owned all the playgrounds down here. "He gave me the stamp. Each court refurbishment included a community launch for which thousands of people came out to celebrate their new park. Chris Tucker was there and Im talking to him. I didnt know about Louisville. Fess was so shy at first, but Es really helped him so much. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Roger Brown and Connie Hawkins started the WHOLE damn thing. That doesnt happen. Not that Troy did too badly for himself. Here You may find everything about AND1 and NBA: news, mixtape tour recaps, players' biogrephies, photos, wallpapers, video clips and much more useful information! Half Man Half . People loved him and his style of play, and he was a source of inspiration for many hoopers. Streetball split. Sometimes we think about that and cry. He ended up on the west coast at Compton community college where he dominated opponents for two years. Id never lost a friend or relative from heart attack, and we never even thought about it, Professor says thoughtfully. The 62 guard was a thin and athletic wing who possessed big time shooting ability. Was supposed to go to Kansas but grades werent there. However, Arthur was gifted! Young Arthur was gifted in dribbling and shooting. 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. I lost my son six years ago and lost my husband in 1999. However, theres another aspect to the game that has also contributed to the games fusion into the NBA scene: dunking. Streetball legend Lonnie "Prime Objective" Harrell really felt good when Alimoe told him he liked his game. Grover was overly impressed with Booger and invited him to a pro tryout camp. Jerry Dupree, Sad news.. RIP Streetball Legend Alimoe aka Black Widow The Professor. 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. The beginning of Sads senior season UNLV was in heavy pursuit of the forward. The game is rooted in highly-populated basketball areas like New York and Philadelphia where professional athletes arent often foundjust players that love the game. Marbury was named to the All-Rookie Team in97 and went on to lead the Timberwolves to the NBAPlayoffsin 97 and98, bringing AND1 much fame in its early stages. Some playground legends do graduate to the NBA. Urban legend has it Hook could dunk at the age of 13 when he was a mere 52. Ben Osborne is the Editor In Chief of Bleacher Report. Maybe because streetball wasnt that hot right at that moment. 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. Troy gained a lot of . As he got older, he was playing less because he was out of shape. The tour was introduced by basketball apparel manufacturer AND1, which became famous for selling T-shirts with very relatable slogans. All Rights Reserved. "I apologize to everybody and I appreciate y'all's support," he said . On gameday, AND1 launched an exclusive pop-up retail lounge on Flatbush Avenue, directly across the street from the Barclays Center. At the time Vince Carter was between contracts, so he decided to give the Tai Chis a go. People would be like, Of course Im a fan of yours, but I didnt know youd be so nice in person. Hed talk peoples heads off about where they went to school, what they were intomuch friendlier than people would expect. You had this huge African-American guy from New York and tiny white guy from Oregon, and they became best of friends. Wed be on the tour bus at 6 a.m., having to do radio spots, and Es would actually read the talking points and prepare for the interview. No one is going to be comfortable arriving at a front desk and seeing you. The streetballer, 'The Professor,' has often spoken about how he used to be a fan of Hot Sauce and watched all of his mixtapes. Initially he committed to Temple but he failed to qualify academically for a division one school. [3] Many of the current and former AND1 Mixtape Tour players have played in college and in professional organizations such as the CBL, ABA, NBDL, NBA or overseas.[3][6]. A prolific forward, Fontaine scored a record 13 goals in a single edition of a FIFA World Cup at the 1958 tournament in . Speedy in juco. A guy taps me on my elbow, demands that I walk next door, which I did. It was the moment when the raw talent and grit of streetball was fused with the prestige and fame of professional basketball. Click on the button below to nominate AND 1 Streetball (USA) (En,Fr,Es) for Retro Game of the Day. Alimoe. Wed do these autograph lines after the games, and people would be intimidated at first because of his size, but he was such a big teddy bear. Most basketball players start on the streets or playgrounds, playing pickup games with . DJ Set Free created the first And1 Mixtape in 1998. In 1977 he returned to the Rucker Tournament after a four year absence to set a league record with 73 points in a game. But he made himself always available to me. That doesnt happen. Your list does include Billy Harris! AND1 began in the summer of '93 in Philadelphia as a graduate school project of Jay Coen Gilbert, Seth Berger, and Tom Austin who were selling t-shirts out of the backseat of their cars. Heres a clip of him destroying the And1 team. Game description: And 1 Streetball brings the flashy street-basketball style from the And 1 Mixtape tour to your home video game consoles. Larry Bone Crusher Williams, I cant explain how I feel right now I Just got word my MAN BLACK WIDOW AKA ALIMOE has died He could really explode above the rim. Of course he had a signature dunk, the double dunk. The younger brother of retired NBA player Mark Jackson, he was a member of the AND1 Mixtape Tour, known by his streetball nickname "Escalade". 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. R.I.P to a good friend of mines Alimoe Evans aka The Black Widow. He ended up choosing a historically black college where he only lasted one semester. Edwards has strong feelings about where Escalade would fit in the basketball/media landscape of 2017. 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 must have needed him up there more than here.. In this officially licensed AND 1 Street basketball game, players can take it to the streets with playground legends like The Professor, Main Event, Hot Sauce, and Half Man Half Amazing in 5-on-5 down to 1-on-1 matchups. The Mixtapes were allsimilar tothe Skip Tape - clips of highly entertaining streetball moves with hip-hop and rap playing in the background. He attended North Idaho junior college and excelled on the basketball court. . Sometimes we think about that and cry. Williams played 12 years in the NBA for four different teams. He was balling.. Billy was way ahead of his time, leaping from the free-throw line to score a layup or dunk (in high school), or one of my favorites that in a jump-ball instance near the free-throw line, Billy could leap like a rocket and shoot the ball and score! I spoke with him very briefly that stop, then more at the next one and the next one after that. [1][2][3] A group of streetball players, along with Emcee Rell and B-Ball and Company CEO Linda Hill, travel from town to town and challenge teams composed of local talent. The main story mode allowed players to take an unknown rookie from rags . Booger dominated at a variety of tournaments throughout the years, including EBC and Dyckman. That was always really impressive, especially at 6'9", 400 pounds.. But later, my brotherwho is a video editor, toowould make these Escalade mixes and they went crazy. As an actor, Grayson Boucher is famous for his role of "Sticky" in the 2008 film Ball Don't Lie. All Rights Reserved. Its very possible that the omission of Arthur Sivels was an innocent oversight. Transcript. He wanted to make it on his own. AND1 has released 10 volumes. This week we dive into what a pro athletes eat. Rafer Alston isn't your normal NBA player. Even NBA stars started recognizing them. The Lakers took him in the fifth round of the 1971 Draft because Wilt Chamberlain wanted him. The sport encourages players to showcase their . The events were filed with star performances, meet-and-greets with AND1 legends and massive donations of AND1 gear to the local youth. Grayson Boucher is an American streetball player and former semi-professional basketball player. First off, he had a really high B-ball IQ. A state of the . What wasn't "traditional" about Alston is what led to an entire movement for basketball on the streets. He averaged 3.0 points and 1.6 rebounds but was more known for his size (6-9, 350 lbs.) In 2002, the brands annual summer tour officially expanded into the AND1 Mixtape Tour. Ive been editing my own videos since 06. Check his videos on youtube. Boucher doesn't play in the NBA. 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. The weekend festivities took place in Philadelphia, where AND1 began exactly two decades prior. So who was this 610, 450-pound behemoth (his weight fluctuated wildly between about 360-500, but 450 seems like the most regular estimate) who was still breaking cats off with crossovers, finishing with dunks and knocking everyones socks off with smiles as big as his midsection when he died in 2011 at age 38 of hypertensive heart disease? [4], AND1's calling card and large reason for success are the flashy moves that rely on a more lenient set of rules than in regulation basketball. First off, he had a really high B-ball IQ. A mobile version was also released byGameloft. I had the task of defending him on a daily basis and hes good but let me just say this He couldnt do to me what he did to everyone else!!! At 59 with pogo stick legs, Hook Mitchell ran the bay area for well over a decade. Gameloft's expansion across all game genres continues with AND 1 Streetball, an arcade-style basketball game based on the upcoming console game from Ubisoft. On the streetball level, people loved him because of the way he could pass and handle for a big guy. Tales of their exploits changed with each telling like a game of telephone. I remember Mark and I talked about it one summer and we pretty much agreedEs is gonna be Es. Olivia Christian. 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. In 2012, AND1 signed Lance Born Ready Stephenson to an NBA endorsement deal. He was chosen to play in the 1989 Capital Classic All-American game with players like Kenny Anderson. I made a mix of Es when he passed away. People would be like, Of course Im a fan of yours, but I didnt know youd be so nice in person. Hed talk peoples heads off about where they went to school, what they were intomuch friendlier than people would expect. Those tapes are still floating around. Everybody at the Ballislife family would like to send our deepest condolences to his family. Billy The Kid Harris - Standing at only 62 Harris was a prolific long range shooter. Hed had a massive heart attack, even though he had just passed [a] physical to play again with that Ball Up tour. But guys like Escalade and Professor still had their fans and could garner big crowds on and off the court. He was notorious for winning amateur dunk contests around California. The Goat played during the basketball revolution of New York City in the 1960s. I had just spoken to my son the night before and he was fine. Im just anti-social, says Sad Eye,Watson quit playing because he lost interest and the game wasnt fun. The first mixtape was AND1 Mixtape Volume 1 (1998) and the most recent is AND1 Mixtape X (2008). Es could finish his moves with a dunk. 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. Nicknamed the Answer, Iverson became the face of the NBA and combined the blacktop and the hardwood into one big, crowd-pleasing show. We see Lebron and KD 2day and to be 68 with a handle Alimoe evolutionized the game! However, he became well-known to basketball fans through the AND1 Mixtape Tour, a traveling streetball exhibition which he joined in 2002. Troy would be 44 today. 4. Poor. But that's what made them special. But its not hard to imagine him still being on the scene in a big way, as an announcer, coach, scout or social-media celebrity. Streetball legend, Troy "Escalade" Jackson passed away just before Sunday's All-Star game. Yes, among the many wondrous facts about one of the greatest and most popular (and unquestionably the largest) streetball players of all time, is that the late Escalade came up under the wings of the player with the fourth-most assists in NBA history. Download. But his game was never made for organized ball. Phillip Champion was one of the star players from the AND1 Mixtape Tour and ESPN series, and he's still making people look silly with ridiculous crossovers at the age of 37. At Louisville, even while only earning playing time to average three points, he kept that figure well below 400. I put it on, and it didnt get much spin. You should add Bonecollector here. Your email address will not be published. During the 2017-18 NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks ran a promotion that involved fans trying to guard Hot Sauce for just 24 seconds. He would pull up to the Rucker and double-park his Rolls Royce then go put in work. Hook showcased his talent at the JUCO level but the classroom kept him out of division one ball. Vince Carter is arguably the best dunker in NBA history. Corey Williams Kevin Durant LeBron James Rafer Alston David Astramskas Kobe Bryant died January 26, 2020 at age 41 in a helicopter crash, along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and 7 other passengers. "He traveled all around the world and touched so many lives," Mark Jackson told The Post from Los Angeles. 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 YouTube channel. He was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine the same year as Soul in the Hole came out. . Wed be on the tour bus at 6 a.m., having to do radio spots, and Es would actually read the talking points and prepare for the interview. God gave me a limited time. I was already a fan of his. 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