This is from an album called “B-Ball’s Best Kept Secret” that I conceptualized and executive produced in the early 90’s. I paired together 12 NBA Players with 12 Hip Hop producers for hip hop/sports history. It was an amazing project to be involved with. We sold 10 records, I bought 5 (LOL) but it was a lot of fun to work on. This song was produced by Warren G and was the first video. This is a classic find for me. In the video is my friend and Cedric Ceballos junior college basketball teammate Leland “Pookey” Wigington.
My guy, Scott Oneil has been named President of Madison Square Garden and that’s a good thing (and not just because I now get to sit behind Spike at Knicks games.) I’m sure this was a shock to many in the sports business world, as O’Neil, who was SVP, Team and Business Marketing Operations was tracking for David Stern’s job in about 20 years. O’Neil is just one of those guys that when around him you get that he is extremely polished, poised and positioned for great things. I had an opportunity to work with him indirectly during his days at Hoops TV and I was at UBO (co-founded by his buddy Seth Berger who founded And 1) and have kept in touch with him ever since. His reputation inside the league office was stellar and his tenacity, smarts and relationships make him an obvious choice to head up MSG. The position was held by Steve Mills who unfortunately was caught up in the recent Isiah Thomas scandal. Mills will now report to O’Neil and you gotta hope that all goes well. Hats off to Scott O’ and the recent announcement.
