rucker
On New York City basketball courts, respect is earned not given. It does not matter who you are. It does not matter what team you play for. And if you're trash, you can expect to hear about it. For a long time. So when you come to Holcombe Rucker Park, you better bring your A-game. Rucker is where the stories of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Skip 2 My Lou, and Goat Manigault began. It's where Doctor J became Doctor J. In the eyes of some New Yorkers, you aren’t even a real hooper until you prove yourself at The Rucker. Every legendary player at The Rucker possesses two traits: showmanship and grit. Because it takes flash to captivate a crowd, but it takes toughness to keep it . The music and pictures accompanying this post look to juxtapose these qualities through iconic pieces of New York culture.
the franchise player
the gamer
the kick back
