Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions of fans watching the NBA every year. But there are many talented streetballers who never made it to the big leagues. In this article, we will take a look at 10 of the greatest streetballers who never played in the NBA.
1. The Professor
The Professor, whose real name is Grayson Boucher, is one of the most famous streetball players in the world. He is known for his incredible ball-handling skills and his ability to pull off trick shots. The Professor has played in many streetball tournaments, including the AND1 Mixtape Tour, and has even appeared in a Nike commercial.
2. Hot Sauce
Hot Sauce, whose real name is Phillip Champion, is another streetball legend. He is known for his flashy moves and his ability to embarrass defenders. Hot Sauce played for the AND1 Mixtape Tour for many years and was even featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter.
3. Escalade
Troy Jackson, also known as Escalade, was a streetballer who played for the AND1 Mixtape Tour. He was known for his size and his ability to dominate in the paint. Sadly, Escalade passed away in 2011 at the age of 35.
4. Bone Collector
Bone Collector, whose real name is Larry Williams, is known for his incredible ball-handling skills and his ability to break ankles. He has played in many streetball tournaments, including the AND1 Mixtape Tour, and has even appeared in a Gatorade commercial.
5. The Helicopter
Helicopter, whose real name is Waliyy Dixon, is known for his incredible jumping ability. He has been known to jump over cars and even other people. Helicopter has played for many streetball teams, including the Harlem Globetrotters.
6. Pharmacist
Pharmacist, whose real name is Dennis Chism, is one of the most underrated streetballers of all time. He is known for his smooth shooting stroke and his ability to hit clutch shots. Pharmacist played for the And1 Mixtape Tour and even had a brief stint playing professionally overseas.
7. Spyda
Spyda, whose real name is Jerry Dupree, is known for his incredible leaping ability. He has been known to jump over people and even cars. Spyda has played for many streetball teams, including the AND1 Mixtape Tour.
8. AO
AO, whose real name is Aaron Owens, is known for his incredible ball-handling skills. He has played in many streetball tournaments, including the AND1 Mixtape Tour, and has even appeared in a Sprite commercial.
9. Baby Shack
Baby Shack, whose real name is Charles Ward, is known for his incredible dunks. He has been known to jump over people and even cars. Baby Shack has played for many streetball teams, including the And1 Mixtape Tour.