When hoop fans hear the words “basketball prodigy,” many instantly frown or cringe. Some will think of the likes of either Kwame Brown or O.J. Mayo and shake their heads. Every once in a while though, a story comes along of a “basketball prodigy” that can make one smile. That is the story of fourth-grader Jordan Montgomery. Read More »

If you didn’t catch the story/video yesterday on 8 year old Jordan Montgomery, check it out here http://dimemag.com/2009/06/introducing-jordan-montgomery/.

Here is today’s update. His brother was reading through all the comments and emailed me the following (I don’t think he’d mind if I posted his entire email… trying to be as transparent as possible here!): Read More »

Here’s the deal. I received a facebook message that said the following:

“My little brother is the top 8 year old in the country and we are hoping to get some publicity is there anyway you can help?
Thank you. Below is a mixtape of my brother… thanks again”

My reply to the dude?

“Maybe the craziest thing anyone has ever asked me!!! HE’S IN 2ND GRADE!!!”

Now I’ve succumbed. So world, introducing Dime cover athlete for issue #674… The 8 year sensation… Jordan Montgomery.