TAG: Above the Rim

Playground, Video / Sep 12, 2012 / 10:30 am

Video: The Summer of Corey “Homicide” Williams – City by City

Homicide

Corey “Homicide” Williams is known as one of the best playground ballplayers around, and now you can see why. Recently, Above The Rim, the people behind one of the best ads we’ve seen in a long time, launched their latest video series called “City By City.” Follow along as Homicide hits Houston, Chicago and his hometown of New York City to give clinics, star in movies and photo shoots and, of course, win championships. Read More »

NBA / May 2, 2012 / 4:30 pm

Above The Rim Takes Their Game To Puerto Rico

Above The Rim

We’ve been down with Above The Rim since the beginning, and it’s hard not to be when they have a cast of talent like Will Bynum, Martell Webster and Corey “Homicide” Williams (who’s also started a YouTube video series where he is breaking down his favorite moves). Recently, for the first time in a few years, ATR took to Isla Verda, Puerto Rico with their Skillz Clinic team in an effort to teach 60 youngsters basketball skills. Read More »

Style - Kicks and Gear / Dec 23, 2011 / 5:00 pm

Above The Rim Elevate “Christmas” Edition

Above The Rim Elevate

By now you’ve seen the shoe Will Bynum will play in this season, the Above The Rim Elevate. But we guarantee you’ve never seen it like this. Introducing the “Christmas” edition. Check it out: Read More »

Video / Nov 3, 2011 / 10:00 am

Above The Rim “We Will Rise” Commercial

Since their inception, we’ve been keeping you up-to-date with everything Above The Rim has been doing. And let me warn you: Lockout or no lockout, they’re bringing it for the 2011-12 season. With that said, check out the following commercial featuring Will Bynum, Martell Webster and legendary streetballer Corey “Homicide” Williams. Shot at Harlem’s John F. Kennedy Community Center, we got to watch them shoot their newest spot last month, and here it is.


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Video / Nov 2, 2011 / 10:00 am

Martell Webster Stars In New Above The Rim Spot

Since their inception, we’ve been keeping you up-to-date with everything Above The Rim has been doing. And let me warn you: Lockout or no lockout, they’re bringing it for the 2011-12 season. With that said, check out the following spot featuring Martell Webster. After shooting him, Will Bynum and legendary streetballer Corey “Homicide” Williams in Chicago for this campaign, we can’t wait to see when the next spot drops. Also, be sure to check out some behind the scenes footage from the Windy City.


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Video / Oct 10, 2011 / 12:00 pm

Martell Webster, Will Bynum & Corey “Homicide” Williams Doin’ Work In Harlem

Reviving a brand that rocked the basketball community in the mid-’90s is no easy task. But if anyone can do it, it’s Martell Webster, Will Bynum, and New York playground legend Corey “Homicide” Williams. With their passion, personalities and hard work, they’re bringing Above The Rim back to forefront of the game. Read More »

Dime 1-on-1 NBA Tournament / Sep 14, 2011 / 1:00 pm

Dime’s Ultimate Movie Baller: Kyle Lee Watson vs. Billy Hoyle

Kyle Lee Watson

(10) Kyle Lee Watson, Above The Rim vs. (15) Billy Hoyle, White Men Can’t Jump

THE RULES

Everything had been fine until this guy showed up. Kyle Lee Watson thought he might with this tournament being back home and all. Georgetown had been great to him his freshman year, whether he played great or not, but still there were people back home who wanted to see him fail. They wanted to see him lose. Haters gonna hate. Always. Read More »

Dime 1-on-1 NBA Tournament / Sep 13, 2011 / 11:00 am

Dime’s Ultimate Movie Baller: Neon Bodeaux vs. Thomas Shepherd

Thomas Shepherd

(1) Neon Bodeaux, Blue Chips vs. (8) Thomas Shepherd, Above The Rim

THE RULES

It’s pitch dark. Echoing voices are bouncing off buildings. Laughter. A couple of varsity lettermen with their jackets on are playing like they always played. One-on-one.

“Get off me! GET OFF OF ME!

How did they end up here? He doesn’t know. Something in his mind is telling him he can’t remember. Or maybe that’s because he doesn’t want to remember. He doesn’t even know what he’s doing, can’t control it. But there’s his old yellow and orange jacket, the one he threw into the river after it was all over, so he can tell this was sometime in high school. Read More »

Dime 1-on-1 NBA Tournament / Sep 12, 2011 / 11:00 am

Dime’s Ultimate Movie Baller: Quincy McCall vs. Kyle Lee Watson

Above The Rim

(7) Quincy McCall, Love & Basketball vs. (10) Kyle Lee Watson, Above The Rim

THE RULES

They’ll never take me alive

Shimmy shaking left to right, one player nearly smashes his face onto the gravel as a knee gives out. The other is alone at the rim, moving past him. All it takes is one dribble and the guard, rocking a shaved line down the middle of his head, lobs it to himself and finishes with a jam. Read More »

Video / Sep 9, 2011 / 12:30 pm

Corey “Homicide” Williams Stars In New Above The Rim Spot

Since their inception, we’ve been keeping you up-to-date with everything Above The Rim has been doing. And let me warn you: Lockout or no lockout, they’re bringing it for the 2011-12 season. With that said, check out the following spot featuring legendary streetballer Corey “Homicide” Williams. After shooting him, Martell Webster and Will Bynum in Chicago for this campaign, we can’t wait to see when the next spot drops. Also, be sure to check out some behind the scene footage from the Windy City.


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