Atlanta, GA (February 11, 2003)—The Street Basketball
Association (SBA) had a busy weekend in Atlanta, GA. With several players
participating in many events throughout the weekend in Atlanta, the SBA had a
significant presence during the NBA All-star activities. Both SBA management and
players were on missions to show all that the SBA is the foremost street ball
organization. Throughout the weekend SBA management met with several sponsors
and is prepared to release its upcoming Spring Tour dates within the next
week.
On Thursday, February 7, 2003 Larry Williams AKA the Bone Collector, Randy
Gill (AKA White Chocolate) and Rashid Byrd (AKA 7 and Change) got things started
by playing in the Entertainer Basketball Classic (EBC)/Rucker Park game at
Morehouse University. The Bone Collector and White Chocolate went head to head
with the game ending in a 103-103 tie.
On Friday, February 8, 2003, the Nike Battle Grounds Street Ball Competition
was kicked off. The competition consisted of six two-player teams competing in a
dunk contest, 2 on 2, and 1 on 1 battle. Hugh Jones (AKA Baby Shaq), Jason
Williams (AKA The Helicopter), Louis White (AKA Smooth) and Keith (AKA Supaman)
participated in the two-day Nike event. The Helicopter and Smooth represented
their teams in the dunk contest. While Smooth was a semi-finalist, The
Helicopter finished second in the dunk contest.
The dunk contest was the only competition that was not dominated by the SBA.
Both SBA teams beat their competitors and played against each other with Baby
Shaq and The Helicopter defeating Smooth and Supaman to win the 2 on 2
competition. Later Friday, The Bone Collector and White Chocolate again went
head to head in the BET/Comcast Entertainer’s Street Ball Game. White
Chocolate’s team edged out The Bone Collector’s squad at Georgia State
University.
On Saturday, February 9, 2003, Baby Shaq dominated all competitors in the
steel cage as he was crowned the best 1 on 1 street ball player at the Nike
Battle Grounds. Later Saturday, The Bone Collector and White Chocolate were at
it again going head to head once more in the Dennis Scott Southern Hospitality
Game. The Bone Collector’s squad edged out White Chocolate’s team at Georgia
State University.
On Sunday, February 10, 2003, for the first time since arriving in Atlanta
the SBA players all got together for what was suppose to be a simple run at the
Run N’ Shoot, however, it turned into a spectacle as they invaded MTV &
Magic Johnson’s Who’s Got Game auditions. While the local players, Magic
Johnson, MTV producers, Coca-Cola/Sprite executives, The Rock executives and
spectators came out to witness the audition, they we treated to a free
demonstration of the SBA’s electric style of street ball.
The Bone Collector and White Chocolate dazzled all with their ball handling
wizardry, while Baby Shaq and The Helicopter exploded off the floor constantly
with high-flying dunks. Smooth, as always, was the team leader and 7 and Change
altered shots as he controlled the paint. After several minutes of watching in
awe, Magic Johnson selected Baby Shaq, The Helicopter, The Bone Collector and
White Chocolate as finalists for the show to be aired in June on MTV.
By Monday, the SBA once again proved it had the best street ball players and
demonstrated its ability to dominate any event. WE GOT OUR
FIVE…GET YOURS!
About The SBA
The Street Basketball Association is dedicated to showcasing quality
street ball and providing entertainment to its audiences. The SBA is not
creating a new industry with street ball we are simply legitimizing it so that
it can be recognized as the true phenomenon that it has become. Whether played
on dirt courts in the backyard or the asphalt of inner city playgrounds, this
"street" brand of basketball boasts an unmatched passion and creative
enthusiasm.
For more information, contact The Street
Basketball Association at 301-218-1048 or 301-218-6098-fax.
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