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Originally posted by Love2ref4Ever
JRutledge,
The game of basketball is a universal sport,though the rewards may vary.Here in Harlem(for example)there is one league called The Entertainers League,This paticular league features Playground legends,and NBA players.Some NBA players fly in just to play one game.Here you may see a official get run out of the park!(it has happened) Although they have police presence,and security.Rumor has it that thousands of dollars are bet on some of these games.This tournament is played in the world famous Holcombe Rucker Park.This tournament was also featured in a made for TV documentary titled "On Hollowed Ground" And this is just one tournament that I am mentioning. Take it from me,You bet not let no one here hear you say(as a official)that these games don't count.Or you may be down for the count!
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You assume that the "Rucker" is the best in the country. Maybe a tournament that has pros and amatures is a very good tournament, I will give you that. But unfortunately, I have no desire to do a men's league. I have seen many things on the "Rucker" Tournament and other NY playground stuff and I am sure it is great. But personally, I do not want to do something that is designed as a "playground" competition, where the main prize is bragging rights of the playground. I live in Chicago where any pro-am leagues are used for competition and evaluations of players. At least there when I call "palming" or "travelling" I am not going to have to avoid the fruits and veggies coming flying out of the stands. Personally I cannot see the benefit in doing tournaments like the "Rucker" unless you want to make money. But here, that kind of tournament is does nothing for your career as it relates to furthering your career in College or High School basketball. All it could be is fun and a money maker. Not enough for me to desire to do, sorry.
Peace