HOOP HEROES - EPISODE 1 "CHICAGO"

This is the first Episode of our new mini series, called "Hoop Heroes". During the summer we got invited to join the BIG3 for the opening weekend in Chicago.

 

Our friend "Gee" Gervin is coaching on of the teams with his dad, NBA legend George Gervin SR.

So we thought, instead of just taking some pictures or producing some videos, we could create something more. As the production took shape, we decided we should produce a small series to show the trip and not just basketball. We went to Chicago and met some old friends and made some new along the way.

 

 

 

 

Fun detail, the young kid hooping with my son on the streetball court is Marcus. He's from Chicago, and his mom was actually my first coach back at a camp in 93. She left Sweden to go to college in Chicago back in the late 90's and ended up staying there for over 17 years. As I was booking my hotels I asked her for recommendation and she asked what dates we were gonna be there. Little did we know, they were going for vacation the same dates.

We went to Michael Jordan's Steakhouse, and the manager took us for a little tour and we got seated at MJ's personal seat. She also mentioned that MJ likes ketchup on his steaks. And of course, we had to take a trip to the United Center and see the statue of his Airness.

Next week, we get to join Gee for the first practice before they start the season.