Who could he guard, he would have been a liability on defense...... Like B Shaq but not league material.... Perimeter fried in the post Baby Shaq for real.....
I really liked this series. I remember when And1 was in DC and came to my neighborhood in S.E (Barry Farms) and played against the Goodman League Allstars. The court was so packed, you couldn't even see the outline for the court. People were climbing and sitting on the gates so they could watch. Any move that was made that had someone flich made the crowd go crazy. The crowd really went wild when the professor got the clamps put on him. I will always remember that game.
I subscribed after seeing you gave props to a homie, Baby Shaq. He is possibly the best street baller of all-time, IMO. I was born and raised in DC. I know of or have been to all of those places shown in the video. Spingarn was next door to my high school. I’d like to see you do a video about another Spingarn graduate. A guy named Earl Jones went there. He was a big man, 6’11” or 7 footer, out of West Virginia. There were recruiting issues or academic concerns that kept him out of D-1 schools. He ended up at UDC where they won a national championship. If I’m not mistaken; he did eventually play for the LA Lakers. Check into it and see what you can find. Peace.
I think your right....if Baby Shack would have told shaq like “ yo what you think i need to do to get there? “ or like “ man heres my number im tryna work out with you during the off season” or just anything to be proactive. I think Shaq would’ve definitely fucked wit em on that. In my opinion Baby shaq had the most potential out of every one for sure
BABY SHAQ!!! First met this cat at Run & Shoot in Maryland... and i can honestly say it was a pleasure to play with and against this brother! No backing down, no fear to pull from anywhere on the court and would dunk on anyone at will!! I Salute you sir!!!
For what it’s worth I played with Shaq at CSM. He wanted to be in the league like everyone else. Politics and life got in the way. He wasn’t content with just streetball that was opportunity that made the most sense at the time. He was absolutely talented enough to make it to the league it just didn’t pan out. Great video I just wanted to share some light! Peace ✌🏽
Another great video man, Baby Shaq had the total package and would've been a monster in the league but like you said he was content where he was at so much respect to him
I PLAYED against him at the old RUN AND SHOOT IN MARYLAND back in the early 2000s and he was the most Humble dude u met but on the court the hardest dude to guard and I'm 6'5 and was about 220 at the time and we drew a crowd goin back and forth but it pissed me off BECAUSE he had IT and I WOULD have took that opportunity when he met SHAQ
I saw this coming after the first few street ballers you did and some of them had glaring deficiencies in their games...some they couldn't control, most not. But one question bro, I noticed you never did Felipe Lopez! He might be a poster boy for this platform! Him and maybe even Harold Minor....not sure if these dudes are too old, but I remember those 2 in particular being stupid hyped, especially Felipe.
I think the main issue with Hugh Jones/Baby Shaq was that he was a "tweener" meaning he may not have had a true position in the NBA. To me, he looked like a power forward in the body of a point guard!! Players like that may be able to dominate in street ball, but will face some difficulties in the NBA or maybe BCS-level college basketball. I'm sure NBA coaches and defenders(with certain defenses, strength and length) would know how to limit someone like Baby Shaq, despite his talent. Also, I'm thinking that Baby Shaq may not have had the grades to sign with a big-name(ACC, SEC, Big East) college coming out of high school. If Baby Shaq had the chance to showcase his talent and get coaching from a school like Georgetown or Maryland(I bring them up because they probably would have been recruiting him the hardest) directly out of high school, he may have had a stronger desire to play in the NBA The uploader of this video mentioned that Baby Shaq took a year off after high school to take care of his daughter and spend time with his mother, and then played at Southern Maryland(Is that a JUCO??), but does anyone know his WHOLE story?? And by whole story, I'm only speaking about his recruitment. What schools recruited Baby Shaq when he played at Spingarn? Did he get any college offers while he was in high school? From the little I know of his high school career, he was an enforcer/rebounding post player and played a secondary role to 2 high-profile teammates named Fred Primus and Will Smith, who got all the attention and headlines, so he may have been overshadowed in high school.
Talent means a lot, and it also means next to nothing. The NBA is filled with beasts. The problem is, so many of these guys have all the talent in the world, but have trash intangibles. That's just for the guys IN THE LEAGUE that couldn't put it together. It's many, many more that had league TALENT, but couldn't get out of their own way. I knew a guy from college who was ridiculously nice. Dude had wild hops, could shoot, had crazy handle and even was an excellent defender. Guess what? When he played against dudes that could challenge him, he ALWAYS shrunk. Like, he had zero motor. Put him up against dudes he knew he was better than, and he looked like a superhuman.
Good joint. Baby Shaq one of my favs for real. Watched him for years down at Barry Farms. His battles against David The Incredible Hawkins and Spongebob were epic. . The real Shaq actually came to Barry Farms one day to watch games and saw a guy there who he helped get a tryout with the Heat when he was on the squad so he definitely could pull some strings. RIP Silent Assassin and P. Shitty(B'more), Barry Farm/Goodman League Legends.
My man you're killing it with these videos... You should do one on a cat that's not an and 1 guy, but he's one of the best Street ball players I've ever seen. Mark Lyons from Xavier and Arizona. Kid saved my life one time on a basketball court, and he was next level nice.
@@MaxPotentialGreatness I cant call it bro future was good but skip to my lou always had his number in the park I remember at the all star game skip went crazy but richie parker had 51 they need to do a story on richie parker for real nobody has on the whole nett
Yep. Can't mention streetball and the NBA without mentioning Rafer. Had a much better career than people thought he would have. Kept meeting adversity at every level of people saying he can't play organized ball but kept proving em wrong. Gotta respect coach Jerry Tark for giving him a chance at Fresno.
After watching so many episodes ive come to the realization that I love this channel so I just subscribed why did it take so long idk but I'm here now!
Ayo bro. I just wanna say you did your thing in this video. You spoke with such fluidity and have definitely made me feel like “ damn I like Baby Shaq a lot more now too” 😂 nah but on the real I love your “And 1 what happened to the players videos”-. Keep doing your thing kid.
Everybody misses the fact that he said that quote about not wanting to play expressing his love for the game and how the popularity game kills it. Street ball or pick up whatever you call it. You could be jr Smith or nick young and people gonna want you there 😂
I played football an was great at it! Attended multiple QB camps and stood out among the best but it wasn’t a passion of mine, just a way to pass time and get away from all the bullshit at home! Until this day I get told I was crazy or stupid but ppl just didn’t understand! However my passion is kids that went and go through wut I went through so I coach/mentor those kids and I’m happier than I would have been makin millions doin something I had no love for!
Back then the NBA did not like and one. I do believe David Stern and other NBA elites did not like Streetball at time in the NBA, I think they wanted it to stay in the street.
I got a chance to watch DRose play against Southern Miss in Hattiesburg in 08. Dude was unbelievable I was 14 and me and my cousin would watch his highschool on UA-cam because he was coming to the Memphis tigers
The streetballer who did make it was Rafer 'skip to my lou' Alston who had the best streetball moves that didn't violate the rules. he was a beast and had a pretty good career.
Yeah, I was at that 'King Of The Rock' tournament on Alcatraz... he definitely did that. 💯💯💯
He had all the physical tools and the skill to do it. Dude was like a athletic tank on that floor the way he was running through guys.
Baby Shaq was that guy. You gotta do one for helicopter and spyda
Baby Shaq was tough i wish he would have gotten that shot!
Let's get Future or Shane out here.
Well he could go Big 3 now
Who could he guard, he would have been a liability on defense...... Like B Shaq but not league material.... Perimeter fried in the post Baby Shaq for real.....
I really liked this series. I remember when And1 was in DC and came to my neighborhood in S.E (Barry Farms) and played against the Goodman League Allstars. The court was so packed, you couldn't even see the outline for the court. People were climbing and sitting on the gates so they could watch. Any move that was made that had someone flich made the crowd go crazy. The crowd really went wild when the professor got the clamps put on him. I will always remember that game.
And 1 vs Barry Farms were some of the most INTENSE streetball games ever!
Ppl forget before there was drose and westbrook it was steve francis that guy had gm and bunnies!
Stephin Marbury had bounce too
@@n.o.n_tae not like francis tho that dude had ups like a 6 6 guard
@@Shiftnlift hell yeah he did and baron Davis too
@@heatherwilliams5032 i forgot about b.diddy. he did too.
D. Rose is the original Westbrook. He didn’t take off until D 🌹 got hurt!
I subscribed after seeing you gave props to a homie, Baby Shaq. He is possibly the best street baller of all-time, IMO. I was born and raised in DC. I know of or have been to all of those places shown in the video. Spingarn was next door to my high school. I’d like to see you do a video about another Spingarn graduate. A guy named Earl Jones went there. He was a big man, 6’11” or 7 footer, out of West Virginia. There were recruiting issues or academic concerns that kept him out of D-1 schools. He ended up at UDC where they won a national championship. If I’m not mistaken; he did eventually play for the LA Lakers. Check into it and see what you can find. Peace.
I think your right....if Baby Shack would have told shaq like “ yo what you think i need to do to get there? “ or like “ man heres my number im tryna work out with you during the off season” or just anything to be proactive. I think Shaq would’ve definitely fucked wit em on that. In my opinion Baby shaq had the most potential out of every one for sure
I SAID THE SAME SHIT!!!!
I thought Go Get it had the best potential.
Yo idk if you remember Springs but he was coldddddd. He was on the tour like 06-08. Do a vid on him if you can!
Ronnie Alan bru springs was electric lol dude was definitely good enough for atleast a terrence ross role
Yea I just saw him in the clip couldn't think of his name I remember he balled the fuck out at the Hall of Fame in Mass
@@MaxPotentialGreatness facts electric! * in my hype man voice*
@@Arthur5000 jamal springs
@@caldwell2253 thanks bro
BABY SHAQ!!! First met this cat at Run & Shoot in Maryland... and i can honestly say it was a pleasure to play with and against this brother! No backing down, no fear to pull from anywhere on the court and would dunk on anyone at will!! I Salute you sir!!!
I’m happy for you my guy you finally getting the views you deserve keep grinding 💯
Half man Half Amazing... ageless wonder... Baby Shaq dope.. good content as always
For what it’s worth I played with Shaq at CSM. He wanted to be in the league like everyone else. Politics and life got in the way. He wasn’t content with just streetball that was opportunity that made the most sense at the time. He was absolutely talented enough to make it to the league it just didn’t pan out. Great video I just wanted to share some light! Peace ✌🏽
Another great video man, Baby Shaq had the total package and would've been a monster in the league but like you said he was content where he was at so much respect to him
Love your videos man keep up the good work can you do a video on spiderman or springs next?
He didn't sell his soul!!!! Like everyone else!!! Smart Man!!!
I PLAYED against him at the old RUN AND SHOOT IN MARYLAND back in the early 2000s and he was the most Humble dude u met but on the court the hardest dude to guard and I'm 6'5 and was about 220 at the time and we drew a crowd goin back and forth but it pissed me off BECAUSE he had IT and I WOULD have took that opportunity when he met SHAQ
Remember Run and Shoot used to come down from Bmore and get some good runs
@@sirdrdunk HELL YEAH
Yo this crazy I work with Huge Jones had no clue he was Baby Shaq cuz he don't have the braids this wild.
What about the pharmacist. The guy that was giving the professor work
Facts 💯
I almost forgot too. Baby Shaq was that dude. Stupid athletic to be that size too. 😮
Do a video on the pharmacist next or Go Get it next
Baby Shaq won that 1v1 championship on Alcatraz in ‘12. That’s where us younger guys first got to witness his greatness.
I saw this coming after the first few street ballers you did and some of them had glaring deficiencies in their games...some they couldn't control, most not. But one question bro, I noticed you never did Felipe Lopez! He might be a poster boy for this platform! Him and maybe even Harold Minor....not sure if these dudes are too old, but I remember those 2 in particular being stupid hyped, especially Felipe.
Always my favorite player from AND1
“He was low key” sounds like ah true DC nigga 😌💯
I think the main issue with Hugh Jones/Baby Shaq was that he was a "tweener" meaning he may not have had a true position in the NBA. To me, he looked like a power forward in the body of a point guard!! Players like that may be able to dominate in street ball, but will face some difficulties in the NBA or maybe BCS-level college basketball. I'm sure NBA coaches and defenders(with certain defenses, strength and length) would know how to limit someone like Baby Shaq, despite his talent.
Also, I'm thinking that Baby Shaq may not have had the grades to sign with a big-name(ACC, SEC, Big East) college coming out of high school. If Baby Shaq had the chance to showcase his talent and get coaching from a school like Georgetown or Maryland(I bring them up because they probably would have been recruiting him the hardest) directly out of high school, he may have had a stronger desire to play in the NBA
The uploader of this video mentioned that Baby Shaq took a year off after high school to take care of his daughter and spend time with his mother, and then played at Southern Maryland(Is that a JUCO??), but does anyone know his WHOLE story?? And by whole story, I'm only speaking about his recruitment. What schools recruited Baby Shaq when he played at Spingarn? Did he get any college offers while he was in high school? From the little I know of his high school career, he was an enforcer/rebounding post player and played a secondary role to 2 high-profile teammates named Fred Primus and Will Smith, who got all the attention and headlines, so he may have been overshadowed in high school.
absolutely! idk how well shaq would be in a PG or SG role! That's just not his game. he such a hybrid mix of a player.
Talent means a lot, and it also means next to nothing. The NBA is filled with beasts. The problem is, so many of these guys have all the talent in the world, but have trash intangibles. That's just for the guys IN THE LEAGUE that couldn't put it together. It's many, many more that had league TALENT, but couldn't get out of their own way. I knew a guy from college who was ridiculously nice. Dude had wild hops, could shoot, had crazy handle and even was an excellent defender. Guess what? When he played against dudes that could challenge him, he ALWAYS shrunk. Like, he had zero motor. Put him up against dudes he knew he was better than, and he looked like a superhuman.
Good joint. Baby Shaq one of my favs for real. Watched him for years down at Barry Farms. His battles against David The Incredible Hawkins and Spongebob were epic. . The real Shaq actually came to Barry Farms one day to watch games and saw a guy there who he helped get a tryout with the Heat when he was on the squad so he definitely could pull some strings.
RIP Silent Assassin and P. Shitty(B'more), Barry Farm/Goodman League Legends.
After watching about 10 videos I'm definitely going to sub this channel. Keep up the good work.
Great work homie. I need that Future, A.Butta, Headache, I'll be right back , or Syda video next.👍
Facts! I got you!
Bro this is the one I been waiting fir u ti make... My big brother Hugh Jones💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤
Appreciate all the shout outs bro. My main man JC !!! 📢
Do Springs next
@stuntedgrowth new to your channel this year love the videos I don’t know if you did Gary Smith but he was nice on ball up crazy vert
Born on March 30, 1980 in Washington, D. C.!
My dude 👌🏾
Well after Shaq said that he replied "I'm trying to get there"
He also said that since Shaq told him that he had been on a war path on the court.
My man you're killing it with these videos... You should do one on a cat that's not an and 1 guy, but he's one of the best Street ball players I've ever seen. Mark Lyons from Xavier and Arizona. Kid saved my life one time on a basketball court, and he was next level nice.
I used to want to see that matchup with Baby Shaq vs Paul McPherson.
You've got to do a video on Future (from and1) and half man half amazing
25nahshon man not too
Many people remember future he was nice with the handle and passes
bronx bully lol damn.....dont he got a son thats getting alot of D1 looks
@@MaxPotentialGreatness I cant call it bro future was good but skip to my lou always had his number in the park I remember at the all star game skip went crazy but richie parker had 51 they need to do a story on richie parker for real nobody has on the whole nett
Rafer Alston a.k.a "Skip to My Lou" made it to the NBA.
Yep. Can't mention streetball and the NBA without mentioning Rafer. Had a much better career than people thought he would have. Kept meeting adversity at every level of people saying he can't play organized ball but kept proving em wrong. Gotta respect coach Jerry Tark for giving him a chance at Fresno.
Can't wait until your own stunted growth vid comes out🙌🏾
Awesome vid as always my brother. Continue the great work.
After watching so many episodes ive come to the realization that I love this channel so I just subscribed why did it take so long idk but I'm here now!
Jamal "Springs" Nelson aka Electric next please!!!
I know that guy. We went to high school together, lol. Spingarn Greenwaves gym used to be packed back in' 98.
Baby Shaq was so underrated but sooooo nice with it 🏀
YOU GOTTA DO SPRINGS! aka electric!
Can we get one on Silkk?...
Nice....... do Flash, Headache, Shane, High Octane
The 3:54 mark he threw the alley off the shot clock!! Lol good ish
Ayo bro. I just wanna say you did your thing in this video. You spoke with such fluidity and have definitely made me feel like “ damn I like Baby Shaq a lot more now too” 😂 nah but on the real I love your “And 1 what happened to the players videos”-. Keep doing your thing kid.
Seen him go toe to toe with Beasley in 2011 at the Goodman League. He was always my favorite And1 player after Main Event
Everybody misses the fact that he said that quote about not wanting to play expressing his love for the game and how the popularity game kills it. Street ball or pick up whatever you call it. You could be jr Smith or nick young and people gonna want you there 😂
Can you do Eddie Robinson from Flint Michigan he played for the Hornets and then the Chicago Bulls he had like a 40 inch vert
do a video on Prime Objective and High Octane
Prime objective and springs 👀👀
Elijah Drayton prime made the league tho him & skip
Yoooo dude be hooping in these pro am summer leagues in Maryland... dude still got bounce
You should do The street baller Electric!!! He was nasty!!!
Another banger
i agree a.o. was my fav but watching this reminded me
Hooped With and Against him on many occasion, tough as hell and a good dude
So, Slim had Defense?
Cheaney ! Remember that dude? I think he played at Indiana then Bullets
Facts seems like the league is more then just talent
Men I remember baby shack from Nike Battlegrounds dude been doing his this 💯
He was also a DCIAA EAST Second team selection in '98 while at Spingarn
I played football an was great at it! Attended multiple QB camps and stood out among the best but it wasn’t a passion of mine, just a way to pass time and get away from all the bullshit at home! Until this day I get told I was crazy or stupid but ppl just didn’t understand! However my passion is kids that went and go through wut I went through so I coach/mentor those kids and I’m happier than I would have been makin millions doin something I had no love for!
Love the work man 👌
Back then the NBA did not like and one. I do believe David Stern and other NBA elites did not like Streetball at time in the NBA, I think they wanted it to stay in the street.
Lmao@ “5 minute slurp-a-thon”
And 1 tour was priceless it was an honor to watch and played against them
That ninja helicopter 🚁 had BOUNCE
Your vids are priceless! Good job! Interesting to see Sik Wit It and Half Man, Half Amazing
I love your videos please don't ever stop
I got a chance to watch DRose play against Southern Miss in Hattiesburg in 08. Dude was unbelievable I was 14 and me and my cousin would watch his highschool on UA-cam because he was coming to the Memphis tigers
b davis, s francis, d rose, westbrook etc had bunnies at 6'3
Keep up the dope content
5min Slurpathon 😂😂😂
You should springs from and 1 next
Good eye on the last reason,
This was great video although you had me VERY uncomfortable @ 4:55 but good video nonetheless
Naw homie😂,"A.O." still the man💪
#respect
I love this 1.
The 2 highest jumpers to me were Air Up There & Ronnie Fields
He definitely could have made it. He is a traveling man as well
J.C. Dam u Right eye said tha same thing. He should have said that to Shaq.
When you doing The Professor. He was my favorite
He already did professor
@@poohlee2879 no he didn't. place the link here then
@@BjtheLawyer_ It was on a differnet channel my mistake
Yea cause he from DC
Gotta do Brice Johnson from UNC ❗️
Only1 Cliff he from my city
U gotta do josh selby, his story is one many kids can learn from
I think he did already
It should be there just look
ua-cam.com/video/kf9BkG_1S2c/v-deo.html
D. GOOOOOOOD LOOOOOKS!
@@Concernedcommenter904 Thank Jones Jones
Do a video on Mr Go Get, If not Pat the Rock.
Pat is my homeboy!!!
You should really do a video on pascal siakham
Yo do Corey maggette
Best foot work ever
My fave And 1 baller!!
Loved him. What could he not do???
That’s wat u call a real Hooper he ain’t want the big check or all the attention just the ball
Do half man half amazing next
Did bro
SPRINGS next!
The streetballer who did make it was Rafer 'skip to my lou' Alston who had the best streetball moves that didn't violate the rules. he was a beast and had a pretty good career.
Real beast