Check out this post from Bobbito Garcia during his recent trip out to Senegal, West Africa. He was invited by the SEEDS Foundation, to coach clinics as part of their ‘Grow The Game’ program. It’s always great to read about people’s experiences when they travel to remote areas. But it’s even more greater to read articles that end up inspiring us. Check out the post on http://www.bouncemag.com/2010/01/19/from-deep-roots-seeds-and-trees-in-senegal-west-africa/. Notice the photo of Bobbito representin’ BBJ to the fullest all the way down in Africa. Bobbito ended up giving his BBJ lid to one of the coaches out there who works with all these kids on a daily (very well deserved). Yo Bob - thanks for spreading the love! Photos: Brian Benjamin.
Have you ever wanted to be a basketball scout? Well try taking a crack at becoming a virtual scout for the NBA Development League! Log onto www.nba.com/dleague to participate in the Virtual Scout Game, which is an interactive game that puts fans in the role of an NBA scout. When you log on, you’re able to evaluate players and project who the future NBA stars might be. You start by selecting 5 NBA D-League players who you think will have the best chance at being called up to the NBA and submit your selections on a monthly basis. So if you haven’t done so already, log on to the website and you will have opportunties to win monthly prizes and even a chance to win a trip to the 2010 NBA Draft. Good luck!
To celebrate the release of the Lakers Championship DVD, there will be 2 signings in Los Angeles with Derek Fisher, Jordan Farmar, and Luke Walton. Please note fans must purchase a copy of the DVD in order to receive an autograph. Check out the signing times and locations below:
Jordan Farmar and Luke Walton: Wal-mart (7250 Carson Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90808) - between 11am-1pm.
Derek Fisher: Best Buy (740 S. Sepulveda Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245) - between 6pm-7:30pm.
Here’s the box cover for the Official 2009 NBA Championship DVD for the Los Angeles Lakers from Warner Home Video. The DVD will officially hit stores on July 14th for $24.98 (Standard Definition) and $34.99 (Blu-Ray) and will recap the entire season from training camp to the regular season, all the way through the playoffs & finals. A must have for all you Laker fans. Check your local store or you can get it on www.nba.com.
Check out Nike’s new campaign dedicated to promote their outdoor/streetball products. W.N.I.K.E is a virtual radio show hosted by DJ Glove Daddy and DJ Chilly Dog aka Gary Payton and Charles Barkley. They will be talking about streetball, music, trash talking, and of course promoting their products.
I just got back from the Frank and Son Collectible Show this afternoon and it wasn’t a typical Saturday for all the regulars that usually show up. The place was jam packed and you would think that you were celebrating at a Laker parade with the sea of purple and gold in attendance. The reason for the madness…Lamar Odom, Trevor Ariza, and Shannon Brown were there signing autographs. Even a ghetto bird circled around the area. Peep some of the photos.
Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A., welcomed the NBA Nation event on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. NBA players Eric Gordon, Cuttino Mobley, Kevin Love and Darryl Dawkins were on hand to sign autographs for their many eager fans as well as participate in various hoop activities. Quest Crew was also in attendance with a special dance performance. Photos provided by: Universal Studios.
You see what happens when you try to be fundamentally sound on defense??? Don’t try to be a hero and take a charge. There’s only a 50% chance the ref will call it your way. I’d rather not take those odds. You might end up getting nutted on! Like Jarrett Johnson did to this guy, who shall remain nameless.
My man Diego from Cornerstone Promotions, hit me with this info for the upcoming 2009 SNY Invitational presented by Time Warner Cable. If you’re in the NY area, make sure to peep out the tournament located at the Coles Sports Center at New York University from January 23rd - 24th. Check out the video. For more information visit www.snyinvitational.com.
A few weeks back Kobe Bryant appeared on video during the popular game show Deal or No Deal. Kobe offered the contestant, Davon Clark (a huge Kobe & Laker fan), 2 tickets to a Lakers home game, a trip to Hawaii to watch 1 training camp practice and 2 exhibition game in Hawaii, hang out with Kobe after one of the games and an autographed pair of Kobe’s shoe (Nike Zoom Kobe III). All Davon had to do was accept the $388,000 deal. What would you do? Davon did the sensible thing and took the deal. Like he said, “Don’t be greedy!” Great job Davon.
In case you missed the Kobe Bryant interview by Magic Johnson during the Lakers versus Celtics game on Christmas Day, here the full version. Two of my favorite NBA players of all time.
Check out this new commercial set out by Nike which features Kobe Bryant, DJ AM and Mike Epps playing a game of H-O-R-S-E, with the loser giving up his pair of sneakers. This commercial was set out to promote the launch of the new Nike Zoom Kobe IV ID on NikeID.com.
Yo, if you’re in the SoCal area and lookin’ for a dope basketball league…peep out Superstar Basketball League located in Walnut, California. Here they got everything including a website dedicated to the league, Sortable Statistics, Player of the Week accolades, Top 5 Games of the Week, an Awards Show, and something I was able to check out for myself, the All-Star Game loaded with a 3-point contest and a dunk contest (To check out some of the dunks - Click Here). This league has definitely gotten some attention these past couple of seasons. With some familiar names playing in the league like Tracy Murray, Cameron Murray, Lamond Murray, Sean Rooks, Jeff Trepagnier, and The Game. It’s a recreational league with all the bells & whistles, and you can check them out on www.superstarbasketball.org. Big ups to my man Hanz for doin’ the damn thang! Check out some of the photos during my visit.
Just this past weekend Toronto International Film Festival premiered the documentary by Kristopher Belman “More Than a Game”. The film documents the journey of Lebron James, Dru Joyce, Romeo Travis, Willie McGee, and Sian Cotton and their incredible run at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School that concluded with a national title in 2003. “More Than a Game” has not been purchased by a studio yet, but word is Lionsgate is interested in it. We’ll keep you posted on the latest news and hopefully a trailer soon.
Check out the conclusion of LeBron James’ contest, LeBron’s Trick Shot Challenge as competes against the final contestant David Kalb in a game of Horse. Check out some of the crazy shots this dude makes. Bananas!!
Memory Lane is a new segment here on BBJ to reflect and reminisce on the good old days. We’ll jump start this with one of the most memorable commercial of all time, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan’s McDonald’s commercial.
Check out this pretty cool Kobe Bryant interview. The interview actually shows us a lighter side of Kobe, that we rarely get to see on TV. Kobe opens up about a lot of things, some of which include his family, his childhood, his move to Italy, and his decision to go Pro straight out of High School. Overall, Kobe credits his parents for making him who he is today and really gives his mom and dad credit for everything they have done and sacrificed for him.
Check out this mini series presented by Nike called Road To Redemption. It contains great footage of the 2008 USA Olympic Basketball Team going for the Gold in Beijing and their road to redemption. There’s a total of 5 episodes to watch with multiple parts to each episode. You can see the first 3 episodes on www.nike.com with the 4th one droppin’ tonight on ESPN. The last episode will release on August 8th, just before their first game against China on August 10th. Check out some of the video…definitely worth watching. Gives me the goose bumps!
What up ya’ll, summer is in full swing and the theaters are jam packed. If you want a break from all the action, superhero, fantasy blockbusters of the summer and want to watch a great documentary, check out “Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot”. On his second documentary feature film, Adam Yauch a.k.a MCA covers the first annual Elite 24 All-Star Game at Rucker Park. The game showcases the top 24 high school players in the nation from 2006. The documentary interviews and follows eight players from their hometown to the “Elite 24″ game in NYC. Our man Bobbito Garcia MC’ed the game with his comedic personality and his profound ability to give players nickname(s)….some have stuck with the players and some the players wish will go away. Overall this was a great documentary with dope tracks and sick camera angles. Definitely worth my $10. If you haven’t seen it check your local theaters or go to www.gunninmovie.com.
