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The Future of the NBA

8/10/2013

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Last night, I got a glimpse of the potential future of the NBA. I went to the Big Strick Classic in NYC and saw some of the top high school players in the country.  These guys are amazing.  They include Stephen Zimmerman, Rawle Alkins, Kelly Oubre, and more. I was lucky enough to interview Zimmerman and Alkins, and some other people involved with the Big Strick program including basketball trainer Sammy Clark, and Bingo, who is head coach of Team Nike and had actually coached Big Strick himself!  Like me, this was Bingo’s first time at the Big Strick Classic.  I will post more about the interviews tomorrow.

Meeting these players was like looking into the future. It was a fascinating experience. I sat at the top of the bleachers watching two scrimmages and witnessing players making explosive dunks, cool layups, long-range jumpers, and many smooth crossovers and fake outs. I’ve never seen so
many dunks in two games. Stephen Zimmerman , Kelly Oubre and Rawle Alkins were some three players that really floored me! Here are my impressions of these two ballers:  
  • Stephen Zimmerman (center)– Man, can this guy can dunk!  His mid-range jumper is a sure shot and he can leave his defenders clueless with his  fakes. His footwork is truly    phenomenal and his blocks would make Mutombo proud. Meanwhile, his ball handling is equally impressive. He really is fun to watch. From what I saw last night, I would love this guy to be in a Knicks uniform someday.
  • Kelly Oubre  (small  forward) – This guy aims to please. I saw him out there and he could not miss a shot! He is a natural athlete and I am sure he will be in a NBA uniform soon (hopefully the Knicks!). To my delight, he was nailing jump shots, acrobatic layups, three-point bombs and dunking the ball with style. The other team kept switching defenders but it didn’t matter, Oubre did what he wanted when he wanted and no one could stop him.  
  • Rawle Alkins (shooting guard/small forward) – Another player with an exceptional performance. I loved his passion on the court displayed by outstanding ball-handling and passes. He also had some dunks that would definitely be worthy of the night’s top ten
    clips. Again, I would love to see this guy as a future member of the Knicks. 

Some other key standout highlights from the Classic included Ladarius Chester’s between the legs alley-oop to himself and two-handed it in the basket, Zimmerman’s fake pass over his defender’s head leaving the guy totally dumbfounded before sinking a three in his face, and a few half court  shots from a couple of players prompting many “oohs” and “aahs” from the crowd, including me and my brother.  

The Big Strick Classic was a great experience for me. I had lots of fun interviewing and meeting the players, many of which will make it to the pros. When they do, I will be able to recall this night with excitement and remind everyone that I predicted the future. 

Please comment and let me know your thoughts!  Also, check out my photos section of the event!
9 Comments
Joanna V.
8/12/2013 04:17:07 am

Great insights, Mike. I can't wait to see these guys play!

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Mike V. link
8/12/2013 09:05:51 am

Thanks for the comments! I can't wait to see some of these players in the NBA and I think they make a big difference for the team that they go to. Anyway, thanks for posting!

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Deb Gentile
8/12/2013 08:05:14 am

How awesome to have had those interviews! You never cease to amaze me with your insights!! Keep up the good work Mike!!

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Mike V. link
8/12/2013 09:09:31 am

Thanks for all the nice comments!!! It was a lot of fun interviewing those guys and I'll have the transcripts up later today. So, thanks for posting!

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DaddyMan
8/12/2013 09:33:18 am

Saw the scrimmages and they were off the charts! Stephen Zimmerman is a multi-talented player who plays tough defense, blocks shots, scores, rebounds, he's the real deal! Kelly Oubre is off the charts talented and Raule Alkins rounds put those 3 with the way he penetrates to the rim fearlessly and is always active. I can't wait to read about your interviews and game summaries. Plus the dunk contest!

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Mike V. link
8/12/2013 09:44:26 am

Yeah I was very impressed by Zimmerman's play with the various things he can do! Also, I did not mention this in the article but Oubre is actually a very good defender. Also, Alkins is great at getting to the rim and finishing contact layups and dunks. Anyway, what do you think of Isaiah Briscoe's handles, do you think that can take him far?

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Titi Ivette
8/12/2013 03:03:09 pm

I am so glad you are keeping us updated! Keep up the great work!

Don Sparks link
8/13/2013 12:04:38 pm

Guys-Thank you for attending our event. Consider yourselves invited to any event that we do. Again, Thank You and I'm glad that you enjoyed yourselves!!!

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Mike V. link
8/13/2013 12:27:52 pm

Thanks so much. It was a great experience and we loved the chance to see the next great players in action. I can't wait to see some of these guys in NBA uniforms someday. We are pumped up for the next one!

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