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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. I didnt know about Louisville. 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. Its very possible that the omission of Arthur Sivels was an innocent oversight. But that's what made them special. Id say 2003-2004 was his prime. Olivia Christian. What happened to one of his kids? Im thinking. Legendary streetballers such as Hot Sauce and The Professor would go from city to city, court to court to challenge the greatest streetballers in one-on-ones, entertaining fans and providing much of the footage for the ensuing Mixtapes. You should add Bonecollector here. Then a legendary scrimmage in Philadelphia saw Lewis drop 60 points on number one pick Doug Collins. I thank God they had a father in their lives until they were grown. The 5-9 Smith matched up head-to-head with Kenny Anderson, outplaying Anderson it was Smith who took home the MVP trophy. 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. Today, if I had a friend in that state, Id try and help them. He played there for two seasons and left after his sophomore year having been named to the all-region team. Before AND1 and YouTube, streetball players were like unicorns. Not one story, not one game," wrote Jackson. Many former and current NBA players, including Shaquille O'Neal and Rick Fox, gave condolences yesterday on their Twitter accounts. 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. Crawford has been freezing defenders for 12 years for six different teams. That doesnt happen. His physical presence stood out amongst the guys on that team. 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. I remember one time, we were walking through the mall, and some kids ran behind us, and Im thinking, They must recognize me. Instead, one of them taps me on the shoulder shyly and asks, Can we take a picture with Escalade? Mark says. "Pound-for-pound, Joe Hammond was the greatest player ever to come out of Harlem." Check out a few of his high flying dunks. But to me it felt natural," he later said. 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! The first time I remember seeing him play was 10, 11 years old, Mark recalls. That had a lot to do with who they are and who they became.. Sik Wit It. 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. The mid-top sneakers clean and aggressive look matched Mr. "[4] Jackson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated [5] and was described as a "streetball legend" by the magazine Jet. But guys like Escalade and Professor still had their fans and could garner big crowds on and off the court. The official video game of AND 1 Streetball. He died in 1998 in his hometown of New York City. Troy had a very close relationship with all his nieces and nephews, and would share advice, love and sometimes just silliness. Every NBA ASW is a giant affair, but this one had added relevance to the Jackson clan. His struggle was the weight, really. He was one of the original AND1 Streetball players that helped the now nationwide tour catch fire around the basketball world. Considered the best high school guard in Southern California over the past 40 years. I put it on YouTube and it didnt get much spin. 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. The way he does things with the ball is incredible to me. RIP ALIMOE AKA THE BLACK WIDOW You can ask him if you ever meet him!! If Troy had the discipline Mark did, he could have played anywhere.. I WAS JUST WITH ALIMOE OVER THE WEEKEND!! 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. I dont think theres ever been anyone in streetball with his size that could move and handle like he did. For those who don't know me, my name is Set Free. But he matured, and became my gentle giant. From 2003-2011, we were hanging out, touring, playing ball and that never changed. Maybe because streetball wasnt that hot right at that moment. Id never lost a friend or relative from heart attack, and we never even thought about it, Professor says thoughtfully. 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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. However, he became well-known to basketball fans through the AND1 Mixtape Tour, a traveling streetball exhibition which he joined in 2002. The Knicks tipped off the 87-88 season with one of the best young centers in the game (recent No. But there are two major changes. While it depends on the type of athlete, most have pretty unique diets compared to the average joe. Scored 32 on Scooter McCrae when Freeport took on Mount Vernon for the championship. It was eight years or whatever after their previous child, but they must have had a look in each others eyes one night [laughs], and that led to Troy, says Mark, who you now know as the top analyst on, My daughter misses him a lot. 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. Just ask your sources who played and grew up in Chicago during the 60s/70s. Games tend to be characterized by isolation one-on-one ball handling moves and acrobatic slam dunks and alley-oops. Beginning with the Marbury signing and the Rafer Alston discovery two years later, NBA players throughout the league began to sign with AND1, siding with the "underdog" in a major power play competing with the bigger brands. Your email address will not be published. BEGINNINGS. Let others speak of Arthur and Billy! 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. You had to see it to believe it. Raymond Lewis - Jerry Tarkanian once remarked "Raymond Lewis was the greatest basketball player I ever saw. Jackson complied, and by his senior year at Louisville, he had slimmed down to about 363 pounds (165kg) after adhering to a strict diet. Had players like the ones on the following list never come along, modern basketball could consist solely of three-point shooting and flex offenses. Maybe because streetball wasnt that hot right at that moment. But his game was never made for organized ball. Good JUCO. Troy gained a lot of . Devoted much of his jumping ability to the fact that he wore ankle weights for much of his youth. Curt Trouble Smith - Trouble was a standout high school star that averaged over 25 points and 8 assists at Coolidge high as a senior. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. He grew up as rivals with future All-NBA performer Nate Tiny Archibald, their rivalry continued well into their 30s. 7. Troy "Escalade" Jackson, former Louisville basketball player and AND1 Streetball legend has passed away in Los Angeles. Streetball legend Lonnie "Prime Objective" Harrell really felt good when Alimoe told him he liked his game. Alonzo Miles, Alimoe Evans was as close to a true to life legend as are made. Harris was a star on Chicagos playground typically holding court for an entire day. At 59 with pogo stick legs, Hook Mitchell ran the bay area for well over a decade. Streetball was the place for him. A lot of these guys 1v1 would break down NBA players, becuase that's one of the main focuses on streetball. You'll also receive 15% off your first order. And then he spent time at Louisville with some great coaches. Hed be hosting parties, starring in reality shows. For years the tours were televised live on ESPN under the name Streetball and competed with ESPNs SportsCenter for the highest ratings. 3. Troy had a very close relationship with all his nieces and nephews, and would share advice, love and sometimes just silliness. Earlier this week, rolling out had the opportunity to catch up with superstar basketball player Spyda, formerly of AND1. The faceless and raceless icon gave ballers everywhere the confidence to take on all comers. Corey Williams, Your email address will not be published. Jackson's accomplishments in community college led to a scholarship offer from the University of Louisville, though the school demanded that he lose weight. 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 was so much younger than us. And then he spent time at Louisville with some great coaches. Everybody at the Ballislife family would like to send our deepest condolences to his family. Good JUCO. Professor, Helicopter, Baby Shack, Prime Objective; all 15 And 1 players get their due in Streetball. Aside from his accomplishments in organized basketball Smith has been a legend on the DMV playground circuit. Carter then put on one of the greatest performances in NBA Dunk Contest historyall while wearing the red and white Tai Chis. Just look today, his videos go crazy viral. 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. Then, every single image for the next three or four months that was NBA related was him in the Dunk Contest with our shoe on.. Play. They became household names, and Es was a big part of that. "Troy and Mark were super close friends. Grayson The Professor Boucher, RIP Alimoe. Richard Pee Wee Kirkland - He is something of NYC drug and basketball Legend. Marie recalls encouraging Troy to pick a focus: I told him, Youre in college now, but at your size, you cant be a receptionist. In 2002, he joined the AND1 Mixtape Tour and became a well-known streetball player with AND1. [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. Leading up to the game, Lance Stephenson and Rafer Alston, both born and raised in Brooklyn, hosted various charity events throughout Brooklyn, such as free basketball clinics for the local youth in Coney Island. In 1996, legendary NBA player and future Hall of Famer Stephon Marbury became AND1s first NBA ambassador, paving the way for the scores of players the brand would sign in the years to come. The tape instantly became the buzz of the basketball world. Youre a legend and will always be remembered. Having made the bus from the first open . Es could finish his moves with a dunk. The weekend festivities took place in Philadelphia, where AND1 began exactly two decades prior. Born in the parks and streets of New York, streetball is a variation of basketball that features a less formal structure than the traditional sport. He had a great high school career. NBA Jam, then NBA Street - now AND 1 Streetball. On the streetball level, people loved him because of the way he could pass and handle for a big guy. He was a good facilitator out of the post, and a real leader on the floor, which is rare for a post player. And he did not work another day in his life., You better find something you like and do that. I didnt know Mark was his brother. in the players' backs. The idea was to gather footage for their . In honor of the summertime, we bring you the 10 greatest playground legends of all time. A couple years later, a pro scout came to see Joe play. I mean, Troy couldnt be in a room with people for more than five minutes without making everyone laugh.. 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. Id say 2003-2004 was his prime. I loved getting to know you and will miss you. 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. Version. I made a mix of Es when he passed away. That was their foundation. These days, Professor is a great interview, thoughtful on the state of the game, his place in it and eager to recall the beauty of his friendship with Escalade. Jan 12, 2022. "He traveled all around the world and touched so many lives," Mark Jackson told The Post from Los Angeles. They were sick with it. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 4. 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