Some called it trash talk. Others called it the voice of a new generation. Regardless, the revolution began on the streets of Philly in 1993. By shining a light on a game that lived in the shadows, streetball started shaping the basketball lifestyle. And in the middle of the storm was the Player.
The Player made it okay to talk trash as long as you could back it up. The faceless and raceless icon gave ballers everywhere the confidence to take on all comers. He brought attitude back to the courts and swagger to the streets. The Player backed down to no one, and he wasn’t afraid to say it.