EPS

  stepping onto the blacktop of Oakland, California, where the echoes of basketballs bounce off the pavement and the spirit of competition fills the air. It’s here that we meet a local legend whose prowess on the court has extended far beyond the neighborhood: Demetrius “Hook” Mitchell....

  Today I saw a documentary series on street football entitled Kings of the Underground. I didn't see any other players dressed for safety, but they were wearing football jerseys. They were playing out in a field.   Their game looks a whole lot different than the NFL. So many people stand around in a circle to watch the game. I doubt that they have the same rules as the NFL, and when they play, I heard the documentary say the players get paid. Your thousand dollars can turn into 16 grand…

  It's hard to say what's going down at Rucker Park, but thanks to Clash TV, I got some streetball buzz about A11Even versus Brotherly Love. AllEven were the champions. I found out today that history has unfolded on the hallowed grounds of Rucker Park. Brotherly Love has triumph over the reigning champions A11Even. …  

  In his second professional year he tried to play for the ABA's Utah Stars but the 76ers threatened a lawsuit that kept him from playing. In 1975, he was invited back to Philadelphia one more time, for the third year of his three-year contract, but did not make the team. …

  Summer is coming soon! I can hear the bouncing of the ball. Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Entertainment Podcasting Sports. I have heard that there are still some games being played at Rucker Park. I've been hearing about Kyrie Irving that he has a team called A11 and that his team is a winner….

  I haven't talked about streetball in a while. I want to talk about Streetball Legend Ed Booger Smith. I heard him talk about his love for the game of basketball and how he tried to survive. I heard Ed talk about playing with Michael Jordan. He talked about what his career could have been. From my understanding, he's a great streetball legend but didn't play in the NBA.   When I listen to Ed, it makes me think about things two ways. If he had played for the NBA, things might would have been good for him. On the other hand, things might would have been bad for him. Sometimes we think it's a bad thing when we miss an opportunity, and sometimes it's not a bad thing...

  Get in on the conversation of saving streetball in Chicago. Basketball nets and rims are being taken down. Chicago parks have been removed. You can give your opinion and record your voice at Sparklip  

  Wikipedia  Have you ever seen or heard of the double dunk? I've never seen a player double dunk before. Have you ever heard of a man that played basketball name Earl Manigualt? According to Wikipedia, he was an American Street basketball player who was nicknamed “The Goat” or “The Lip”. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players to never play in the NBA. To dunk a ball then dunk it in again before coming back down sounds hot I believe he was one of the greatest. ....

  They always talk about Streetball and asphalt, but I never hear about basketball in the country on the grass. Well, I don’t have to hear about it. I know about it. They talk about Dr. J at the Rucker Park and how he drew a crowd. How people were sitting up in the trees to watch him play. But when you play basketball on the grass surrounded by trees, it’s hard....