Ghostwridah - "All-Star Weekend"

Whether you've actually been to an NBA All-Star Weekend or not, it's common knowledge that it's more about the associated debauchery, drinking and drugs. Especially in more recent years as the events shine less and less.

People from all corners flock to whatever the host city is and, if only for a weekend, get to show out like no other time of year. Boys look to shine like NBA "ballers" and girls look to get "chose." It's a pretty pathetic scenario for the more level headed of us.

South Florida MC Ghostwridah has built into his brand impeccable timing. A preview of this track hit his twitter feed yesterday during half-time of the All-Star game. Today, we get the full track produced by frequent collaborator LowKey. He tells the cliche, but all too true story of how women lose themselves to "the lifestyle" of the rich and famous.

"All-Star Weekend" is 100% dope. Check the stream and free download below...

Interview: Joel Anthony of the Miami Heat

On January 26th, the Heat came to NY for their 3rd matchup with the Knicks. I had the opportunity to sit down with Heat center Joel Anthony at the Palace hotel to talk about his path to the NBA and all of the attention surrounding the new team. 

The next day the Knicks won their third meet, after losing the first two, 93-88. I told Joel we were going to win!

Nets vs. Heat

A few friends and I went to the Nets game tonight.  The home team took an "L" but we had a great time.  After the game we hung out with a few of the players from the Heat.  We talked and laughed for about a half an hour before the team manager called for the players to grab all of their stuff and head for the bus.  They signed a few autographs for the young ones in attendance and posed for photos.  Here are a few of my favorite shots from the evening...

True NBA fans will hate me for this but Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo was there as well but I didn't take a picture of him.  I did watch him sign a few autographs though.  I was too busy listening to the "Where the hell is Rafer Alston?" story.  Please forgive me.

Kevin Durant at House of Hoops

Yesterday, I won preferred entrance to a Kevin Durant meet and greet event at House of Hoops Harlem today.  There was a mini event held on Twitter.  I won by being one of the first 35 people to retweet a message from Nike Basketball.  I was super excited to know that I'd just won a chance to see my current favorite NBA player.

The event was supposed to kick off at 3:30 pm.  It didn't start until just after 5 pm though.  It was a bit too cold to be standing outside for an hour or more but I thought it would be worth the discomfort.

Once KD entered the building it was on and poppin'....or so I thought.  The event turned out to be a BIG letdown.  He answered no more than 3 direct questions and mumbled his way through those so much that it was difficult to even understand what he was saying.  All other questions were fielded by his teammates Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Jeff Green a.k.a. "Broingtons".

Russell Westbrook

James Harden

"Broingtons"

I brought my All-Star and Seattle Sonics colorway KD1 sneakers hoping that I might have the chance to have KD autograph them.  Didn't happen.  Which is fine in and of itself.  What ticked me off is that he only signed 8 basketballs, maybe 15 t-shirts or so and 3 pairs of the KD2 sneaker.  He signed the basketballs and t-shirts before he even entered the building.  He signed the shoes in the store right after they were won by 3 lucky attendees.

Following the raffle for the sneakers, he was presented with 2 pairs of lasered Air Force 1 low sneakers.  One white pair and one black.  They were lasered with the 2010 All-Star game logo and KD's stats.  They came in a big white acrylic box.  The box top was engraved with the KD logo and "Pure Dedication", if I remember correctly.  I wasn't able to get clear shots of the shoes or the box.  You know I got something though...

 

 
 

  

With me being a true Kevin Durant fan, I was honestly disappointed.  I was just disappointed that he didn't really say anything to us.  I understand that he travels a lot and has a super busy schedule but this event was just morose.  If you're tired, jet lagged or whatever; tell us.  Let us know how busy you've been and what you did the day before.  Share something with us that we wouldn't otherwise know.  Your teammates were just fine.  They spoke clearly, concisely and gave us some energy.  What the hell was wrong with you?  The only one we really came to see!

All of that aside, I got to see my favorite NBA player for free, I got a free Broingtons t-shirt and I had a blast taking pictures.  Not the worst day.  Below are other pics from the day:

Feeway of Female Sneaker Fiend 

Jadakiss

Peter Rosenberg of Hot 97

Broingtons Tees

Filling the Space