Stephon Marbury | From Coney Island- Mr. China Basketball

He is known as the basketball godfather to most; Stephon Marbury is now the Head coach of CBA’s Beijing Royal Fighters. The Coney Island native retired from basketball in February 2018 after his 22-year career. Marbury’ long list of accolades includes a 2x NBA All-star, 3x CBA Champion, 1x CBA MVP and 1x CBA Finals MVP. His fair share of hardware can be found at The House of Marbury Museum in Beijing. Over the last decade The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has emerged as a premier league globally. Honing NBA talents such as Stephon Marbury, Jeremy Lin, Lance Stephenson, Tracy McGrady, and Jimmer Fredette. China has become a historical landmark for basketball as they previously hosted the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. It’s only a matter of time until the CBA looks to expand into other parts of Asia. Marbury has become an ambassador for China Basketball and has set his expectations high this upcoming season.

STARBURY

The House of Marbury Museum

“Culturally for Chinese people to get the opportunity to be able to experience the world game, I think is very important ”

— Stephon Marbury

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During his 8 year career in China Marbury played with Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons, Foshan Dralions, Beijing Ducks, and Beijing Fly Dragons. In the 2011-2012 season Marbury guided the Beijing Ducks to their first ever CBA Championship title, beating crosstown rival and 7-time Champs Guangdong Southern Tigers. Marbury then went on winning back -to-back CBA championship titles. To express their gratitude that made Stephon Marbury his own Statue at the MasterCard Centre (Beijing). At the ripe age of 42 Marbury looks to enter another chapter in his life as a coach in the CBA. The Commissioner gave Marbury the creative freedom to recruit players to play for his team. . The Dragons recently acquired Former Seton Hall Centre Angel Delgado. Under the guidance of Marbury the Fly Dragons will embraced an up-tempo style of play, become defensively sound and inherit a culture of winning.

CHAMPS

Stephon Marbury Win 1st CBA Title

“We gon work like champions, we gon train like champions, and we gon play like champions !”

— Stephon Marbury

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Marbury has become a public figure in China after being there for almost a decade. From growing up in Coney Island and being the hometown hero, Marbury has had an unpredictable journey. Coming to China presented Marbury with an opportunity to resurrect his basketball career and bond with a new world. Now being in a coaching position Marbury will continue to help advance the sport of basketball throughout China and be an inspiration for the future generation of athletes globally. The CBA season will kick off November 1 with a match-up between Liaoning Flying Leopards and Guangdong Southern Tigers. Who would of thought that a kid from Conley Island would be embraced in the highest populated country in the world? Mr China Basketball.

ICON

Stephon Marbury Museum (Beijing, China)

“The people have done so much for me as far as helping me rebuild my spirit and my soul, and allowing me to be able to move forward in a life. It’s not just about basketball.”

— Stephon Marbury

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Figure: Stephon Marbury (@starburymarbury)

Special Thanks: @Slamonline, @fiba, @bleacherreport

Produced by: TGQ Inc. (@tgq.inc)

TGQ x Yours Truly Tour NYC

As I write in this space of gratitude and love I would like to share my passion project that I’ve cultivated over the last 8 months. For those you who’ve been following my journey over the pass years got a chance to get a first-hand inside look. A big part of our “TGQ” platform is to capture iconic moments that reflect our culture, also sharing authentic experiences with our audiences. We started in an urban area in “Scarborough” , now we touring across NYC, LA, and Toronto.

TGQ x Yours Truly Tour will be coming to the following North American Cities: NYC, LA,& Toronto

With further a do, I’m proud to announce the TGQ x Yours Truly Project. This project will be photogenic/blog doc-series inspired by authentic experiences that represents for the CULTURE. Our objective is to capture iconic moments related to our defining sports, lifestyle and culture. Different environments help individuals expand their perspectives and I’m glad to share mine with our audience. In present times, we are defined by experiences that broaden our perspectives and worldviews. Seeing the world through new lens is makes life more exciting.

“We always aim to share authentic experiences with our audiences, whether that’s capturing a defining moment at Dyckman or creating a legacy in Toronto”

— Hussein A. (Founder of TGQ Inc.)

Founder of TGQ Inc. Hussein A. at Nike’s Pro-city NYC. (Photo by: @nicolesweetsports,) (Graphic by:@pvkhrajs)

1. NYC Tour

NYC, The mecca of Basketball, The Concrete Jungle, and basketball royalty is claimed on these blacktops all summer. You can visit any street corner and you see or hear a basketball bouncing. Basketball is solely immersed in the Culture of NYC. Since the age of 11 I’ve always been drawn to the NYC hoop scene, this was from the early days of “AND-1” mixtapes and the Rucker park tournaments. The NY Energy is second to none; the crowd elevates the overall experiences for the hoopers. The one component that I’ve always identified with was the Passion and competitive spirit the NYC hoop scene breeds. NYC has produced some of the best hoopers in the world, and it’s always a great feeling to honour those who’ve paved the way for this generation.

The Legendary Rucker Park is a historical place for all basketball players globally. (@graphic by: pvkhrajs)

” (Photo by: @_bryant_a)

2. NYvsNY

For the third straight summer Nike’s NYvsNY has cultivated one of the nations prominent streetball tournament. Across various NYC neighborhoods reigns’ streetball icons, some of the toughest guards make to it out of these neighborhood parks. NYvsNY is a clash between the best of the boroughs. Dyckman, Tri-state, Gersh, Waston, West 4th, Lincoln Park all battle for ultimate streetball supremacy. Gersh Park wants to write history by capturing their 3rd straight championship title, They’re off to a 2-0 start, with victories over Tri-State and Watson. Week 4 will be live from Watson Park July 23rd.

Nike’s NYvsNY has galvanized the New York City streetball culture in today’s modern era.

(Photo by: Nike NYvsNY).

“Without sports I don’t have an opportunity to be myself, growing up I wanted to play in Watson. I got on a team and Watson became home. ”

— jaden Edwards (NYvsNY Announcer)

3. Pro-City NYC

Live from court side catching game action fro Pro-City NYC (Photo by: @nicolesweetsports)

This year’s home for Pro-City NYC is the prestigious Columbia University on the upper west side. Reigning champs R2k are looking to follow the blueprint from last summer to repeat as champions. This season Sean Bell is stealing the spotlight, starting the season wit a 4-0 record. Pro-city NYC provides a high-level competitive atmosphere for all pros & college player to showcase their talents. The best part about NYC basketball is that anybody can be a star! It’s not about your name; you got to bring your game. NBA Stars such as Noah Vonleh, Mason Plumlee, Miles Plumlee, and Shabazz Napier have graced the hardwood at this year’s Pro-City NYC.

NBA athletes graced the hardwood this summer at Pro-City NYC: Noah Vonleh, Marshall Plumlee, Miles Plumlee, Shabazz Napier (photo by: @nicolesweetsports)

Thanks: @procitynyc, @nyvsny, @nikenyc, @nikebasketball @tgq.inc

Photography by: @nicolesweetsports , @bryant_a

Graphic by: @pvkhrajs