This is the court where Stephon Marbury became one of the most famous New York high school players of all time. Veterans: Stephon Marbury, Sebastian Telfair, Lance Stephenson, Jamell Thomas, Isaiah Whitehead, Norman Marbury, Don Marbury, Eric Marbury, Antonio Pena,įeatured in Spike Lee’s 1997 film He Got Game, this Coney Island hotbed has held legendary games since the 70’s. When it’s not being used for a tournament, good pick-up runs can still be found at Dyckman. In 2011, Nike formed a team loaded with the top street ball talent in NYC and named them “Team Nike.” They skated through Dyckman staying undeafted throughout the season. Kemba Walker, Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley and many more have been regulars over the last couple summers. Its college/pro division is one of the best leagues during summertime, on any given night you are liable to see NBA, NCAA, and overseas professionals on the court. What was a one division, six-team tournament in 1990, is now a tournament with 6 age divisions, containing 77 teams. Today, the court is one of the most famous in the world and has gained traction in the last few decades. Home to the Dyckman league and other high profile tournaments throughout the last 3 decades. Veterans: Ron Artest, Kyrie Irving, Keydrin Clark, Kemba Walker, Isaiah Washington, Tyreke Evans,Corey Fisher, Francisco Garcia, Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley, Trey Burke, Dwight Hardy, Jeremy Hazell, Felipe Lopez, Kareem Reid, JR Smith, Corey Williams Even today, the best talent in New York can be found at The Cage. Here, Rod Strickland perfected his handle, Ron Artest developed his no-nonsense defensive approach and Lamar Odom learned his versatile skills. Fouls are rarely called here and some times an incident can take place. Fans and onlookers line the fences directory surrounding the court, giving them the feeling that they are in on the action.
Close confines of the fence and the court gives it a grimy feel. The Cage attracts people from all walks of life, from New York natives to out of town travelers. Filipe Lopez, Booger Smith, Kenny Anderson, Anthony Mason Veterans: Rod Strickland, Lloyd Daniels, Lamar Odom, Ron Artest, Eric Barkley, Smush Parker. It has also played host to celebrity fans like Bill Clinton, Denzel Washington, Barrack Obama, Spike Lee and many more have all attended games at Rucker. From the original Rucker-Pro tournament to the Entertainers Basketball Classic, the park has stayed relevant for more than 50 years. Several great tournaments have been played at the Rucker. The court is located in Harlem, it has added features like lights and additional seating throughout the years. The long list of NBA pros that played here, grows each year.
Everyone’s who’s anyone, grew up dreaming of showing their skills at Rucker.
Rucker Park has long been considered hallowed ground and for good reason. The most famous and important basketball court of all time.
Veterans: Wilt Chamberlain, Julius “The Doctor” Erving, Connie Hawkins, Joe “Destroyer” Hammond, Tiny Archibald, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Peewee Kirkland, “Jumping” Jackie Jackson, Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Allen Iverson, Kevin Durant We give you the best playground basketball courts in America. Admission is free, and each night there is potential to watch professional, college and high school players hone their skills. Basketball has always helped neighborhoods to channel their energy into sports and away from tough situations. Although the playground game isn’t what it used to be, we still love outdoor basketball.