Youngbloods these days....
Kyrie Irving shows up to a court in Bloomfield, NJ dressed up as "Uncle Drew". Trust me, just watch the video.
A Day in the Life...
Looks like this came out a few months back, but a cool vid nonetheless.
A look into a day in the life of Jemele Hill at ESPN. Special guest appearances by Michael Smith, Herm Edwards and Skip Bayless.
- May 14, 2012
Stephen A. and Skip on Racism and Ethnic Sensitivity
February 24, 2012
This clip was from Wednesday, February 22nd on ESPN's 1st Take.
No matter your ethnic or cultural background, I think everyone should take a few minutes out to watch this clip.
Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless often incite very debatable arguments on issues in sport but everyone should be able to appreciate what was said in this clip.
Complete truth.
This clip was from Wednesday, February 22nd on ESPN's 1st Take.
No matter your ethnic or cultural background, I think everyone should take a few minutes out to watch this clip.
Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless often incite very debatable arguments on issues in sport but everyone should be able to appreciate what was said in this clip.
Complete truth.
Huarache 2k4 Commercial
Stumbled on to this original Nike Basketball commercial from when the Huarache 2k4's first dropped back in 2004.
Such an amazing shoe, in terms of both form and function. That white/black/red colorway was truly a classic.
Thankfully, they're being retroed this summer. No word yet on if that famous first colorway be re-released but let's hope so.
Such an amazing shoe, in terms of both form and function. That white/black/red colorway was truly a classic.
Thankfully, they're being retroed this summer. No word yet on if that famous first colorway be re-released but let's hope so.
Jordan 2012 Launch Event
February 14, 2012
The Jordan 2012 released earlier this month, and the way Jordan Brand unveiled the show was pretty interesting. The had a bunch of media guys and people from the industry flown and driven to Teterboro airport in New Jersey where they had the shoe on display and all the guys got to try it out on the court. I wasn't a huge fan of the design at first but I've actually quickly warmed up to it. I'm looking forward to trying a pair out in near future.
Tinker was at the event also, and spoke about the design and performance of the shoe, as well as answered some questions which you'll see in the video.
Shout to Sneakerwatch.com on the footage.
The Jordan 2012 released earlier this month, and the way Jordan Brand unveiled the show was pretty interesting. The had a bunch of media guys and people from the industry flown and driven to Teterboro airport in New Jersey where they had the shoe on display and all the guys got to try it out on the court. I wasn't a huge fan of the design at first but I've actually quickly warmed up to it. I'm looking forward to trying a pair out in near future.
Tinker was at the event also, and spoke about the design and performance of the shoe, as well as answered some questions which you'll see in the video.
Shout to Sneakerwatch.com on the footage.
Bucket List Weekend.
January 30, 2012.
I think we all have a "Bucket List", or at least we all should. For some of us it might include sky diving or bungee jumping or visiting Alaska.
I've got a list of a few places I want to go before my time is up, and right at the top of the list was to go see a Duke game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in North Carolina.
Well on Saturday, I went.
My first memory of seeing Duke play basketball was as an 11 year old, watching the Blue Devils lose to UConn in the '99 title game. That stacked squad had Trajan Langdon and Elton Brand, Corey Maggette and Will Avery, Chris Carrawell and Shane Battier. From then on I was hooked.
13 years later I was afforded an opportunity by my girl AB, who I know from our undergraduate days at St. John's, and now goes to Duke Law.
AB, myself, and my former college roommate B are all huge Duke fans, and it just so happens that AB now not only attends Duke but has season tickets for Men's Basketball.
So she pulled some strings, got a couple extra seats to the St. John's game for me, Brian and our other friend Whit and that was that.
And this was it...
The Crazies were in FULL effect.
These were from the Duke Museum upstairs from the court:
To call the campus, the stadium and the museum beautiful is an understatement. The place is amazing.
This one can get crossed off the list.
I think we all have a "Bucket List", or at least we all should. For some of us it might include sky diving or bungee jumping or visiting Alaska.
I've got a list of a few places I want to go before my time is up, and right at the top of the list was to go see a Duke game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in North Carolina.
Well on Saturday, I went.
My first memory of seeing Duke play basketball was as an 11 year old, watching the Blue Devils lose to UConn in the '99 title game. That stacked squad had Trajan Langdon and Elton Brand, Corey Maggette and Will Avery, Chris Carrawell and Shane Battier. From then on I was hooked.
13 years later I was afforded an opportunity by my girl AB, who I know from our undergraduate days at St. John's, and now goes to Duke Law.
AB, myself, and my former college roommate B are all huge Duke fans, and it just so happens that AB now not only attends Duke but has season tickets for Men's Basketball.
So she pulled some strings, got a couple extra seats to the St. John's game for me, Brian and our other friend Whit and that was that.
And this was it...
The Crazies were in FULL effect.
These were from the Duke Museum upstairs from the court:
To call the campus, the stadium and the museum beautiful is an understatement. The place is amazing.
This one can get crossed off the list.
Breathe
September 4, 2011
One of THE most inspirational, motivational pieces I've ever seen.
"When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be succesful."
Amen.
One of THE most inspirational, motivational pieces I've ever seen.
"When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be succesful."
Amen.
A tribute to Primetime...
September 1, 2011.
...No Deion.
Primetime, New Day, Made It In America and Murder to Excellence are my favorites off Watch the Throne.
With that being said, if you listen to Jay's word play on Primetime and tell me you don't understand why he's the best then something might be wrong with you....
Didn't catch all of that? It's cool, I didn't either at first.
Courtesy of NT's own "DeuceKing", a breakdown...
At forty-two (his current age) be better than twenty-four (a double entendre: because of his age number being flipped and Kobe's number, the Kobe part will be discussed later in the rhyme)
I carried the four-five, (a .45 caliber pistol) mastered forty-eight laws (The 48 Laws of Power book, very insightful)
Still wearing my twenty-three's (Jordans) they can't fuck with the boy
As far as them 16's (16's bars in a normal rap verse) I'm 23 (The Michael Jordan or rap, meaning the greatest of them all, also a play off of the 24 line from earlier) of it all
Prime time, ridin that six deuce (The '62 Maybach is the biggest and best Maybach you can get)
The nine-eleven (Ty Ty or Beyonce, I can't remember which one bought Jay a 911 Porsche Turbo a few years ago) I only subtract the roof
Started in eighty-eight (he started hustling in 1988 for the first time), got warm in ninety-two (he started getting into the rap game in 1992)
I landed in ninety-six (Reasonable Doubt his first album released in 1996), that's the year I came through.
...No Deion.
Primetime, New Day, Made It In America and Murder to Excellence are my favorites off Watch the Throne.
With that being said, if you listen to Jay's word play on Primetime and tell me you don't understand why he's the best then something might be wrong with you....
Didn't catch all of that? It's cool, I didn't either at first.
Courtesy of NT's own "DeuceKing", a breakdown...
At forty-two (his current age) be better than twenty-four (a double entendre: because of his age number being flipped and Kobe's number, the Kobe part will be discussed later in the rhyme)
I carried the four-five, (a .45 caliber pistol) mastered forty-eight laws (The 48 Laws of Power book, very insightful)
Still wearing my twenty-three's (Jordans) they can't fuck with the boy
As far as them 16's (16's bars in a normal rap verse) I'm 23 (The Michael Jordan or rap, meaning the greatest of them all, also a play off of the 24 line from earlier) of it all
Prime time, ridin that six deuce (The '62 Maybach is the biggest and best Maybach you can get)
The nine-eleven (Ty Ty or Beyonce, I can't remember which one bought Jay a 911 Porsche Turbo a few years ago) I only subtract the roof
Started in eighty-eight (he started hustling in 1988 for the first time), got warm in ninety-two (he started getting into the rap game in 1992)
I landed in ninety-six (Reasonable Doubt his first album released in 1996), that's the year I came through.
Everybody look at you strange...
August 8, 2011
Everybody look at you strange, say you changed, like you worked that hard to stay the same...
Everybody look at you strange, say you changed, like you worked that hard to stay the same...
Brooklyn Bridge
August 6, 2011
Went for a walk across the bridge last night and snapped a few shots. The weather was close to perfect...
Went for a walk across the bridge last night and snapped a few shots. The weather was close to perfect...
New Pickup....
I've tended to shy away from copping any of the 574 colorways of each of the last few Kobes that have released (IV, V, VI)....
But these were a MUST. A BEAUTIFUL shoe. The "OC's".
These JD Lights were an recent acquisition as well, from overseas, courtesy of a Team AM Fam member. Thanks Gooey.
But these were a MUST. A BEAUTIFUL shoe. The "OC's".
These JD Lights were an recent acquisition as well, from overseas, courtesy of a Team AM Fam member. Thanks Gooey.
Much Respect Goes Out to Jesus Shuttlesworth
"I've argued this with a lot of people in my life. When people say God blessed me with a beautiful jump shot, it really pisses me off. I tell those people, 'Don't undermine the work I've put in every day.' Not some days. Every day. Ask anyone who has been on a team with me who shoots the most. Go back to Seattle and Milwaukee and ask them. The answer is me -- not because it's a competition, but because that's how I prepare."
That's a quote from Ray Allen, who set the NBA record for most career 3 pointers made tonight, against the Lakers in Boston (and he did it wearing those DOPE white and green XIII's).
Big ups to Ray-Ray man, I have so much respect for dude.
He's one of those cats (although there aren't many like him) that even if he's on a team you despise, you can still appreciate what he does and how he goes about his business. That jumper is SMOOTH but don't think it's only because God made it way that way....
As we honor the late, great J. Dilla....
Dilla's birthday just passed. He would've been 37. Shout to the great producer, and much respect.
Here's a piece that pays tribute to James "J. Dilla" Yancey.
Here's a piece that pays tribute to James "J. Dilla" Yancey.
"J.Dilla: Still Shining" from B.Kyle on Vimeo.
An exit is an entrance....
So true.
P.S. Shout to local product Jay Worilds on the Pittsburgh Steelers but today its #GoPackers
P.S. Shout to local product Jay Worilds on the Pittsburgh Steelers but today its #GoPackers
2 of my favorites....
It's been a while but these were post worthy.
2011 retros courtesy of Sneaker.St x Nolan Smith
I don't wear jerseys like that (who does?) but this combo WILL get play over the summer...
2011 retros courtesy of Sneaker.St x Nolan Smith
I don't wear jerseys like that (who does?) but this combo WILL get play over the summer...
Subway and Underground Exploration
Incredibly interesting vid exploring NYC subways and its underground areas...
UNDERCITY from Andrew Wonder on Vimeo.
Kevin Love Handshake Incident
Most of you guys probably remember the Kevin Love/Wes Johnson handshake incident earlier this season when Love was at the free throw line. Well they made a vid about it. Pretty funny, check it out....
Hov vs. Fat Joe @ The Rucker
This vid was posted up on Worldstar a couple months ago, and the piece itself is probably older than that but I never got around to watching it until now.
A VERY interesting piece on the whole Jay-Z vs. Fat Joe Rucker Park beef, what went down between their respective squads, and the game that never was.
If you know about the Rucker or follow NYC basketball you need to take a look.
A VERY interesting piece on the whole Jay-Z vs. Fat Joe Rucker Park beef, what went down between their respective squads, and the game that never was.
If you know about the Rucker or follow NYC basketball you need to take a look.
Birthday Week + NYC WBF Maestro Vid
I got another year older this week. I turned 23 on Tuesday (August 3rd). Shout to everyone that made it what it was, throughout out the day.
After work I went out for a nice dinner and later I hit the bar with some of the homies. While we were over there, we ran into Lance Thomas. Lance, for those that don't know, was Duke's starting power forward on their 2010 National Championship team.
Duke is my SQUAD.
Now Lance is from NJ, as am I (and are all of my boys). Coindentally, my former college roommate and homie, J-Serv who was there with me played AAU ball with Lance back in high scool. (Jon is from Linden, Lance from Scotch Plains) They recognized each other and started choppin it up.
The homie B and I hadda holla at Lance and let it be known we hold down Duke at all times. 2010 National Champs man and we aimin' for a repeat.
Ended up bein a real dope birthday.
Came across another Maestro vid too. Found his whole Vimeo channel with a bunch of vids, some of which I'll post up, but this is his most recent. Centered around NYC basketball, with the WBF (World Basketball Festival) comin to NY this week, the clip features various bball players and enthusiasts throughout the different boroughs in NYC. Definitely a good watch.
God is good. All the time.
Stay up.
After work I went out for a nice dinner and later I hit the bar with some of the homies. While we were over there, we ran into Lance Thomas. Lance, for those that don't know, was Duke's starting power forward on their 2010 National Championship team.
Duke is my SQUAD.
Now Lance is from NJ, as am I (and are all of my boys). Coindentally, my former college roommate and homie, J-Serv who was there with me played AAU ball with Lance back in high scool. (Jon is from Linden, Lance from Scotch Plains) They recognized each other and started choppin it up.
The homie B and I hadda holla at Lance and let it be known we hold down Duke at all times. 2010 National Champs man and we aimin' for a repeat.
Ended up bein a real dope birthday.
Came across another Maestro vid too. Found his whole Vimeo channel with a bunch of vids, some of which I'll post up, but this is his most recent. Centered around NYC basketball, with the WBF (World Basketball Festival) comin to NY this week, the clip features various bball players and enthusiasts throughout the different boroughs in NYC. Definitely a good watch.
It's All For The LOVE from levi maestro on Vimeo.
God is good. All the time.
Stay up.
Interesting theory on school and photography
Apparently I'm late.
I dont't know who "Maestro" is or what he's about but I just stumbled onto this vid on my dude Dre Eastwood's blog - Dreeastwood.com
(Peep that when you get a chance, a lot of great pics and other good material on there)
His theory on school (and photography) really caught my attention. It doesn't apply to me, per say, but I definitely see where dude is coming from.
This vid is from a couple months back but it's a good watch. I'm gonna see what else I can dig up on this cat...
I dont't know who "Maestro" is or what he's about but I just stumbled onto this vid on my dude Dre Eastwood's blog - Dreeastwood.com
(Peep that when you get a chance, a lot of great pics and other good material on there)
His theory on school (and photography) really caught my attention. It doesn't apply to me, per say, but I definitely see where dude is coming from.
This vid is from a couple months back but it's a good watch. I'm gonna see what else I can dig up on this cat...
Tour De Maestro - NYC from levi maestro on Vimeo.
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