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"It never occurred to me that you could do all that" - Julius Erving explains what the iconic Rucker Park was like in the 1970s
Rucker Park had a lot of influence on shaping modern basketball culture. It influenced many players, including Julius Erving and his style. And he, in turn, helped to popularize streetball's ...
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns drops heartfelt take after defeating Celtics
The New York Knicks are advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. After Karl-Anthony Towns was a major X-factor against the ...
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"Go to New York, it’s the biggest stage"- When Isiah Thomas wanted LeBron to sign with the New York Knicks
Isiah Thomas believed the bright lights of Madison Square Garden and playing for the Knicks were a perfect landing spot for ...
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"The little ones still see me as 'Skip to my Lou'" - Rafer Alston on being a streetball and playground legend
One of the most iconic venues in Alston's journey was the renowned Rucker Park, a legendary site that has served as a proving ground for countless streetball legends. During the offseason ...
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"He stuck his hand in front of the rim, and I just…POW!" - Dr. J recalls the nasty dunk that changed him as a player
During the offseason, Dr. J made a habit of playing at the renowned Rucker Park, where he became an iconic figure. The world-famous playground was a place where Erving showcased his skills and ...