Above The Rim Podcast’s Justlin Lee welcomes Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson to the taping of his show in Brooklyn, New York. Photo Credit: Fred Ennette Scoop Vision Media

If you want scholarly hoops talks mixed with pop culture and conversation about hoops from the past and present, Justin Lee is your guy! The Above The Rim Podcast, recorded in the great borough of Brooklyn is the scene of the crime, and Lee, better known to the hoops world as Jus Blaze holds court on his weekly podcast which analyzes the NBA landscape while also featuring guests giving their opinions.

I appeared on episode 11 of Above The Rim Podcast and discussed round 1 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs, Clyde Drexler, Larry Johnson and the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks and Phil Jackson’s growing Carmelo Anthony saga. We also discussed Lance Stephenson’s return to the Indiana Pacers and the notion that Paul George may be the second best player in the NBA’s Eastern Conference behind LeBron James. Is a New Jersey Nets’ Jason Kidd in his prime better than the Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook? Can the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics ever rise out of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ shadow? Are the Atlanta Hawks with the combo of Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard competitive enough? Will the Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul and Blake Griffin finally get over the Western Conference Playoffs doldrums?

Oh yeah there’s also Joe Johnson talk!! 

You’ll love the conversation! Above The Rim Podcast is surely an NBA Podcast for the everyday fan!

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There’s been a lot of New York Knicks talk after the Charles Oakley debacle at Madison Square Garden last week. Yesterday at MSG, Latrell Sprewell made a cameo at The World’s Most Famous Arena and sat next to a beloved Knick, Larry Johnson.

Johnson, now a Knicks employee, is beloved by all in NYC for the legendary 4- point play that he completed against the Indiana Pacers, which gave the Knicks a 2-1 lead in the series.

Johnson took one dribble left, absorbed contact from Antonio Davis and launched a three-pointer. The whistle blew and the shot went in; tying the game at 91 apiece.

“This is New York, man and everywhere I go here, it’s like I’m a legend,” Johnson told me on Scoop B Radio.

Johnson reflected on how that changed his life in the Big City. “ I done took the nickname Larry Legend,” he said.

“I didn’t think I was that old, really. But that’s what cats have been calling me simply because I believe, the four point play. It’s just one play. It’s the greatest play, I’ve had. I’ve had some pretty good moments in this game: winning a championship in college, being the number one, but making a four point play against one of our arch rivals at Madison Square Garden, that was the craziest.”

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The 2016 NBA Playoffs have started and once again the New York Knicks will not be competing for a title. It was a season full of promise, but yet due to the inexperience of many players and mid-season management changes, the New York Knicks fell short of the 8th seed.  Not all is lost because the New York Knicks have a bright future (Porzingis) and plenty of loyal fans.

Community organization/lifestyle brand BlackMarketWares displayed their Knick loyalty on April 25th by presenting a two-piece capsule collection inspired by Knicks legends Carmelo Anthony and Larry Johnson. This collection also celebrates the 5th year anniversary of the brand. Only long-time New York Knicks fans understand how this is truly New York Knicks inspired. The Larry Johnson tee displays the no. 2 and Johnson’s signature two-arm gesture. The Carmelo long-sleeve tee has the BlackMarketWares company logo on the front, and the phrase “Original 7” on the back. If you are aware of Carmelo’s community activism and his faith, then  you’ll recognize this as a powerful tribute.

Anthony and Johnson were chosen because of their cultural influence and involvement in the community. Johnson is currently the Business and Basketball Operations Representative for the New York Knicks. He works closely with the Community Relations department. He is also often seen at important community events such as the Young Men’s Empowerment Day in Brooklyn which was on February 27th. Anthony is very involved in the community as well. He was seen protesting the murder of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. He mentored several youth inmates at Rikers Island. He also does amazing work through the Carmelo Anthony Foundation.

The BlackMarketWares team is inspired by athletes who take the initiative to help others less fortunate than themselves. Anthony and Johnson promote positivity in low-income communities. They show that it’s not enough to just make it out of the “hood.” You have to go back and assist others who are dealing with those same harsh circumstances.

“No one man can rise above the conditions of the masses of his people.” – Larry Johnson

Shop the Collection here:

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