Euro League Win & UA Commercial
What’s up, everybody?!? Just got back from Spain where I had a Euro League game against Tau Ceramica…they are #1 in our section. They had a point guard by the name of Mustafa Shakur—maybe you’ve heard of him, he played at U of A.
It was a great game, we won by 3, 93-90. The refs kind of got caught up in some off-the-court action, because the fans were acting crazy, a few fights broke out. During the game a fan threw a coin that flew past our bench. I was kind of worried after that because who knows what else they were going to throw? My stats that game were 17pts-3assts-2rebs-2stls, in 17 mins. So I guess I can say I got the best of Mustafa that night…he had 4pts. That’s still my dude though, he’s a great guy and tough player.
Just had an ESPN The Magazine photo shoot, which was cool. They followed me around all day, got a lot of cool pics of some things people normally wouldn’t see me doing. Also, I did my first commercial for Under Armour, which was a lot of fun. I had to get up at 5:30 in the morning and start shooting the commercial by 6am. Didn’t get done til 3pm…it was a lonnnggg day. And then I had practice from 4pm til 6:30. Felt like I worked a 9-5…but longer. Not going to give you any details on what I’m doing in the commercial, all I’m gonna say is it’s really tight!
Other than that, everything else has been the same ol’ same. Talk to y’all later.
Oh damn I remember Shakur from Arizona. I thought he was gonna make it in the NBA. When are you gonna posts some videos of your games either on here or on You Tube?? Your game last week was on ESPN360.com but I couldn’t see it cuz my computer was ackin up. At least try and put the highlights up.
Congrats on the win, BJ. Great stat line too. Ialways wondered what happened to Shakur. I don’t know if you read my comment on your earlier entry but I was wondering what the deal is with your Signature UA shoe and when it’s coming out? Keep up the great work.
I got to agree with Nick, i would love to see some highlights. if u need an amateur camera man out their just holla. hehe. so far it sounds like u guys are flying through the competition, im not to familiar with how the euro league works, but when do the more intense(second half of season/playoff) games start.
also how about a lil description about the shoes keep it up and Buona fortuna
Hey Brandon,
Posted this in the other thread. Don’t know if you saw it, so I’m reposting it here.
I first saw you in that documentary Gunnin For That # 1 Spot last summer. Had no idea who you were before then. Like your handle, court vision, but most of all you seem real mature and professional for your age. When I saw you I was like, damn this kid is gonna make it. He’s got his head on straight. He seems like a business man already.
About the weights thing, look at it like this. What do Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, Deron Williams, Baron Davis, Chauncey Billups all have in common besides being some of the best PGs in the NBA? They’re also some of the STRONGEST. Look at Derrick Rose. Why do you think he went # 1 this year?? His game was good, but he had the BODY of a pro even back in college, so you could just put him in the starting lineup right away.You need that muscle to help you absorb contact when you go to the hole.
Imagine gettin whacked by Shaq or Ben Wallace when you’re takin it strong to the hole. Did you see UCLA play Memphis in the Final Four?? Notice how Derrick Rose ABUSED Darren Collison?? Why?? Cuz he had a BIG strength advantage and he toyed with him all game long. Noticed how he couldn’t do that with Russell Westbrook??
Do you know Anthony Randolph and Brandon Wright from Golden State?? They both got skills but Don Nelson can’t trust them enough to play them cuz they’re too weak. This is goin on Brandon Wright’s SECOND YEAR riding the bench. Not cuz he can’t play but cuz he looks like Snoop Dogg’s stunt double.
Look at what happened to that kid Shaun Livingston from the Clippers. Remember how talented he was and how everyone was hyping him to be the next big thing coming outta high school?? Injuries got the best of him, cuz his body was weak. He always seemed to get hurt. Now he had to sign a contract for the NBA minimum and he’s a 13th man on the Heat roster, and he’s barely hangin on to a pro career.
Go online and check out some videos or pics of Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis, or even Dwayne Wade from back in high school. They were just as sknny as you. Then look at their bodies in the pros. That should be your goal. You don’t have to mess with weights too much if you don’t want to. Start doing some pushups, squats, calisthetics, after practice. Or do some core and some Pilates so you can get strong and flsexible.
I’m from NYC, big Knicks fan, and I’m real mad they’re winnin right now cuz I want them to suck so they can get in the lottery and pick you next year. Imagine you playing for Mike D’Antoni in his system?? WHAAAAT?! How do you say Rookie Of The Year in Italian?!
Mamma Mia!!!
I see you on your GRISTLE…keep it up. can’t wait to see the commerical, actually, can’t wait to see any new footage from you.