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Julius Erving talks about the impact of playing at Rucker Park: "I got a nice rep from playing streetball and bringing streetball to the NBA"
Street basketball has been a cornerstone of urban culture for decades, with the legendary Rucker Park at its epicenter. Established in Harlem in the 1950s, the Rucker League became a proving ...
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Rucker Park Designated As National Basketball Mecca By Biden
HARLEM, NY — Over the weekend, President Joseph Biden signed a law designating Harlem's Rucker Park as a National Commemorative Site for its role as a mecca for basketball players from all walks ...
Cavaliers' Nae'Qwan Tomlin never played high school basketball en route to NBA
The Cavaliers signed 6'10" Nae'Qwan Tomlin to a 2-way contract on March 2, capping off one of the most unconventional routes ...
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From Rucker Park to the NBA: The Cavs' newest player rose from the pavement instead of the hardwood
Coming up in Harlem, New York, his skill was crafted on the pavement of Rucker Park. Not the hardwood ... of the legends who had graced one of basketball’s meccas — just for a chance to ...