When you’ve called some of the most hyped match-ups at Rucker Park for well over a decade, you’ve pretty much seen it all. Boobie Smooth, the legendary New York City MC and streetball icon, brought his microphone to Boston, Mass. this past Saturday for the first stop of the Red Bull 2on2 Revolution Tour. With a never-ending flow of crazy nicknames and hilarious commentary, Boobie had fans rolling with laughter all day long. Watch out for Boobie on the mic this Saturday, when the Revolution tour takes over Harlem’s Lincoln Playground (135th and 5th Ave). More on how you can enter the Red Bull 2on2 Revolution and win $2,000 after the jump.

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Some came for a chance to earn bragging rights in Boston. Others came for the chance to compete against the city’s premier playground talent. Everyone came hoping to leave $2,000 richer.

Once the whistles blew at the Back Bay Fens to start the Red Bull 2on2 Revolution Tour in Beantown, it was on. When the dust settled, and after more than a little blood was spilled, Game Time was the only team left standing.

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This past Saturday in Boston, the Back Bay Fens played host to Red Bull’s first ever 2-on-2 Revolution Tour stop, where only one team would distinguish themselves as Boston’s best. As 32 local teams poured into the park in the morning, players began stretching out, taking practice jumpers and doing everything in their power to prepare themselves for the long day of physical basketball in the blistering summer heat that lay ahead. In the end, Game Time, a duo comprised of 28-year-old Jared Hite and 23-year-old Rob Adams, took home the championship and a $2,000 prize.

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Over 500 Boston local youth showed up to the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center in Roxbury, Mass. on Saturday for the first ever Converse Open Gym event held in Boston. Converse, hosting the 100th Open Gym in its history, used the popular Boston venue as an opportunity for kids to play full-court pick-up basketball in a safe and structured environment. As always, the Open Gym event was free to the public. Read More »

That noise you’re hearing is Dom Perignon popping behind V.I.P ropes at every nightclub on South Beach. LeBron James has decided on South Florida as his new home, effectively ending the most frenzied free agency pursuit of all time. With his decision to join the Miami Heat, combined with those of Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, King James has helped cause a massive power shift within the Eastern Conference. Read More »

Before LeBron James causes a party in one city and breaks hearts in five others, the teams still in pursuit of the NBA’s biggest star are undoubtedly vying for one last audience with LBJ before he goes live on-air at 9 p.m. tonight on ESPN. What will those teams say to LeBron should they get his ear for a last-ditch pitch? First up: Miami’s Pat Riley: Read More »

The announcements that fans have been waiting for long before the season ended are finally upon us. Last night, LeBron James notified the world of his intent to reveal his decision live on primetime television on Thursday night. This morning, Chris Bosh’s plans to join Dwyane Wade in South Florida were unveiled. In the midst of the excitement surrounding the free agent frenzy, I asked a few questions to some prominent team bloggers regarding their thoughts on the major happenings over the last 24 hours: Read More »

In an Orlando Summer League loaded with big men of various ranges and talents, no player has more to prove over the next few games than former University of Connecticut forward Jeff Adrien. Competing against countless other former college standouts for the attention of any coach and general manager making their way to Orlando’s RDV Sportsplex, Adrien has potentially been presented with his last opportunity to show the League he’s worthy. Even after a successful season overseas, the knocks against Adrien throughout his career in Storrs, Conn., will once again become talking points as Adrien hits the hardwood in Orlando. Read More »

Red Bull’s got the East Coast covered this summer with the 2on2 Revolution Tour. But if you’re looking for some 3-on-3 ball in the West Coast, there’s good news: The Nike 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will make its highly anticipated return to Los Angeles. During the weekend of August 6th, Nike’s second annual tourney will take over the streets of L.A Live. As the largest organized basketball event in Southern California, the tournament is open to players of all ages and talent levels. Read More »

In the biggest free-agency bonanza to ever hit the NBA, LeBron James is the first domino that has to fall before everyone else figures out their next move. From D-Wade all the way down to Brian Scalabrine, you could say every other free agent’s future will in some way be affected by LeBron’s decision.

With the official start of free agency set for 12:01 a.m. Wednesday night/Thursday morning, we decided to look at each team believed to be in the running for LeBron and delve into the reasons why LBJ would and wouldn’t (or should and shouldn’t) sign with them. First up: The Miami Heat. Read More »