Street Legends: Canada's Best Streetballer

Street Legends is a three-part series that looks at athletes who dominate their niche sport while giving us a look at the duality of their lives. While they are hyped in the streets as "legends," they still go through the mundane tasks of everyday life. We see the trials and tribulations of our athletes as they try to take their careers to the next level, push their niche stardom as far as possible or just use their sport as an escape from the ordinary nature of day-to-day living.
In this episode, we follow Joey Haywood, a.k.a. King Handles, as he tries out for Raptors 905 of the D-League in what could be his last shot at making it to the NBA.
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[@Guitarman2k104life]

9:55 is where you see the honest reaction of a man who put his heart and soul into something he loved, realize that his time has passed. The memories, flashbacks, scenarios, and everything about his life in basketball is flowing through his head at that point. I respect him for letting us witness this raw emotion with him, and eludes to a great character and man he is. Wishing him the best. Damn, that was a struggle for me to watch ✊️😪

[@12345ruck]

amen

[@cnl1213]

Even with basketball, I believe there are avenues to make it into a lucrative business. He already has the social media following. Just expand your mindset, instead of playing on a team as a player... may be there are businesses in terms of training programs, or drills that you put up online, or training camps that you can hold to develop a business to move your family forward. Take heart. You have a beautiful family. But also free up that mindset. We all love the game, and we love your game. but letting go of that playing career doesn't mean you have to give up basketball all together.

[@devvv4616]

yeah man. look at ILoveBasketbaltv and all those bball trainers in youtube. i'm pretty sure they are successful with 800k subs. You can live with that in youtube money alone. plus all those training they do!!

[@cnl1213]

checking out his social media, seems like he is on his way to doing all that. He has a youtube channel with drills and such, although the link to his "Advanced Basics" website on his twitter page is broken...

[@che-pingsu4902]

Hey really like your comment ！

[@srv4978]

this is probably the smartest post in the comments

[@zerocal76]

Great comment. Hopefully they see this. I think they know some of this too but hes enjoying his last days playing at a high level. Got into the Canadian pro league

[@StripesEmpire]

When his wife was talking in the kitchen, you could see in his face, a broken man. I genuinely felt bad for him...

[@StripesEmpire]

this guy living the exact situation I'm trying to avoid!

[@snowplays259]

StripesHipHop what do you mean

[@NoName-np8ko]

StripesHipHop Why? Because he can't play in the pros? Boohoo. If it brakes someone just to not get into the pros, then he's a weak man to begin with. God forbid he have to work a 9-5 like most everyone else. How do you think he'll possibly go on with life?

[@finng555]

No Name fuck you man. Imagine spending the prime years of your life working ur ass off and you end up not making it even though you are the best compared to others who made it.

[@FlockofSmeagles]

@@NoName-np8ko It's pretty clear that you're too young to understand what's happening. Dreams are dreams, son.

[@alansjf33]

I think some people on this thread are being a bit unfair and unrealistic about his wife's attitude. She is being supportive and has been before. But clearly at age 32 , he is behind in his preparation for what's next. There isn't a wife alive that wouldn't have a similar talk with their husband. Especially with two children. Maybe he could have played in the NBA. But it didn't happen. He has nothing to hang his head about. He is a pro basket ball player. He has been for a long time. He has played international ball for the Trinidad and Tobago national team. He already beat the odds. I wish him well.

[@idksomething6558]

alansjf33 u

[@alexisamtosta]

He definetly does not sound trinidadian. Im also from there, live in Europe but dream to live in Canada. He is now where he wanted to be

[@hectortorres4738]

Tosta Details if basketball World Cup is like the soccer World Cup he can play with the team his parents were born in.

[@magotheguy173]

@@alexisamtosta idk he was born in Trinidad but you don’t have to be born in a country to represent them for the olympics. Each countries olympic committee has different rules for who is eligible

[@alexisamtosta]

@@magotheguy173 Yes, thats how it it but in my personal opinion, that should not be allowed. Only in the case that the athlete was born in a certain country then moved to another country and through out the year he got the nationality from that second country.

[@quanny4690]

damn the part with him and his wife in the kitchen broke my heart

[@Gaming2435]

Quan Nham frfr that was his life dream

[@PotencyRecords]

Quan Nham yea that part was uncomfortable to watch. I really felt sorry for buddy.

[@DJMPTV]

Quan Nham thats what women do, they shit on your dreams haha but they do kick truth a lot of the time.

[@b.h.3129]

Juan Nham To hear your wife say "Yea, Im not that confident.." (in you) is pretty bad. Im not that confident that marriage will last..

[@aubrinaculp2055]

She's confident in him just not confident because of so many set backs, so many offers that have fallen through last minute. If you're part of the family you suffer these let downs. Can't tell you how many times we've all been excited for him because of how hard he works just for things to fall through last minute.

[@Mikewmd90]

Played against this dude at Summer is Serious '14 in VC....This guy is UNREAL to put it lightly, easily one of the best ball handlers out there. Just a shame his chance came a bit too late.

[@jazz2020]

It's impressive to see ball handling like that, but the game is about putting points on the board. I get that street ballers fall in love with the tricks, but you have to also find time to practice shooting. The priorities might be a problem for some of these guys. My priority was shooting, but I sucked at dribbling. Ah...regrets.

[@yeon723]

His handles is nothing special, he doesn't score when you watch his highlights and he's not particularly quick. Over dribbles etc

[@dannyocean7155]

Unfortunately for king handles, the NBA point man is about moving the ball (not dribble and hold) and having exceptional court vision. Its not a show of flash. If hes gonna go toe-to-toe with the best handling and offensive guards in the league, hes not gonna last. Coming out of nowhere, Its all about finding a niche, a specialty. You dont have to be the best talent, teams are looking for the right talent. Theres a thousand guys just like him who are younger, more athletic and versatile.

[@yeon723]

Danny Ocean Yep, it's not a knock on joey, but even on a streetball level his handles doesn't seem to be on the level of the top and1 guys. He dribbles fast which is good, but he'll over do it without creating any opportunities to drive and score, hence I think the fast dribbles loses it's effectiveness if you're not doing something immediately with it, your defender will just stand there most of the time until you're done.

[@n_a8917]

Non-scoring PGs are expected to be above average defenders. Dude focuses on offense too much...gotta lock up!

[@jasonyang2288]

Definitely an age thing，Joey has no problem with his skills on making it to the NBA

[@vitme0090]

Hopefully one day his kid can go into the NBA and show everyone why they missed out not signing his father.

[@dickrich3917]

The kid play soccer

[@ultimateathlete123]

While everyone is hating on this guy I feel very bad for him.

[@getwisdomhere1035]

Me too. I think his wife is making it worst for him.

[@welcometoabrandnewbeginnin8485]

We're just being honest. This guy needs to wake up from his dream. 32 is too old and he's not as good as he thinks he is.

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Joey Haywood aka King Handles is certified extra nice!! One of the illest ball handlers in Canada!!! He can make money being a basketball trainer and running basketball camps as that is big business in basketball from youth to pros they all have personal trainers. He still has a lot of life ahead of him plus 2 sons that he can introduce to basketball and they may end up being better than he is. Keep your head up!!!

[@MattGarcyaDC]

SoySauceLee why?

[@eazythetruth]

Me too bro

[@Marchello09]

Man, I kind of feel like I'm obliged to say something. When I saw the video title in my recommendations, my first thought was: "Wait, weren't the Notic guys from Canada?" I discovered them when I was in high school about the time when I was at the top of my basketball/streetball craze. Their mixtapes blew me away, I hadn't seen anything like that at that point (and maybe even to this day) even not on the AND1 mixtapes. I think it had especially strong effect on me, because I considered myself the handles guy too. I had kinda forgotten that it all was many years ago, so when I saw the video and it turned out this guy is still chasing it and it's all about fading dreams, it all came at me like a freight train. That guy was a legend in my eyes. Seeing how it all had played out for him is just soul crushing. Basketball was #1 thing in my life for 12 years, I've put many, many hours into it. To see this guy who has put that many more playing 25 years, that incredible dedication of his and him slowly coming to realize he has to let it go, it's just difficult to even describe the feeling let alone to imagine how he must feel. At this point it has to be like cutting off a piece of your own body. However I have no doubts that he will do what's right for his family. Joey "King Handles" Haywood, no matter if you see this or not, I'd like to wish you and your family all the best in the world. You were my inspiration once, I hope you find yours. And to everyone else I wish a little more empathy. We all tick the same after all.

[@Fuu0ff]

what are you doing for a living now?

[@xavierrivera9130]

Dwight Cook links to butthole games?

[@suhitakeut9411]

Vasals, MM! Real dope

[@jumbojet4511]

Dwight Cook Everyone likes to joke and have a good time, but there's a time and place for it, maybe a replying to different comment would have been it. All this guy was saying was that he really looked up to Joey Haywood, understands his commitment to the game and wanted to wish him and his family well. Its obvious you don't have the maturity to understand that. With you we are dealing with a man/boy who cannot help himself to make gay jokes in the KZbin comment section, that's who we're dealing with. Grow up and hopefully you too will have a passion for something on this Earth like this man and Joey Haywood do alike.

[@Daparaus]

Yo that was so genuine and respectful bro, best of wishes to you too homie good luck with it all

[@hassanalinoo]

amazing wife and family. with a family like that you are always winning

[@willbroderick5064]

Fr

[@elabaisdarhan]

The dude is strong, I ain't lying. Even though his wife said that, I could still see his belief. If I only could help this dude out to get in, I would. He is so freaking good, man. May God bless him/

[@itzKingIzzo2U]

Real 1s respect your grind.. Keep pushing homie

[@jrhodes23]

Cloud 9 Izzo hope he makes it

[@jrhodes23]

Es P what kinda dreams do you have?

[@lucasvastani]

dude looks like if kyle lowry and dame lillard had a baby lool

[@lucasvastani]

Marcus I didnt mean it literally, damn marcus

[@72vince27]

I was looking for this comment.

[@krikormirzoyan3849]

YES

[@ahmedh3826]

Lucas Vastani sharp

[@alastair9835]

Kyle lowry and tmac

[@zshakur]

Dreams are not meant to be chased with a partner....the sacrifices, the ups and downs, the instability....Only VERY special people can understand and patiently work with u....relationships and dreams rarely mix. Especially when there are children involved. Heart goes out to him. tough position. Hope they make it through....Wish him the best.

[@royli1940]

You can in the past, not with the modern day generations. 90s and after, everybody just wanna chase clout and ain’t nobody got time to patiently work with anybody.

[@caro8140]

Yeah it’s crazy because he could’ve flied out the day of his first tryout but since the mom cared so much and it was his sons birthday he couldn’t go and the chance wasn’t there anymore

[@randychief4284]

Damn bro you hit it right on the head with this one👍 its impossible to chase your goal with responsibility like wife and 2 kids the odds are stacked way against him if he was single definitely a chance but not now

[@matthewwelsh294]

@@randychief4284 If your wife does not want you to have the chance to possibility make $$$, drop her sad ass

[@dulerong5]

I grew up in Vancouver and watched this man played in front of me many times. Him and I are almost the same age, and I liked him a lot for being such a cool dude with flashy moves. I must say one thing though, and it may sound bad. NBA is not an option anymore but you got the whole world in front of you. Just because you can't make it into NBA doesn't mean you can't make a living. There's lots of avenues related to basketball that you could develop to monetize, you just gotta think how you'll do it. Lots of respect for your dedication and your influence on Vancouver streetball, and hope you the best.

[@treypercario7963]

Maaaaan you definitely got the handles and skills to become a professional trainer

[@commentator5981]

hahhhaahaahha

[@ejj9956]

As fucked up as it sounds it's the age factor, anything after 27 is just to much of a risk for most teams to try in the D league. most are looking to develope young raw talent (j simmons for the spurs is a great example) he should be proud though, he's achieved more then most by playing for the Canadian league (a pro league) their are thousands of players who would kill to make any pro league and never make it

[@afu3674]

Edward Jimenez agreed, most old players they will sign are ex-NBA players

[@jasonross2439]

When the crowd gets hype it's like an adrenaline rush... It's a feeling u can't describe u have to be in it to appreciate it. I really hope things work out for King Handles. #StreetBallLegend #Salute

[@telltuda7025]

I truly knows how he feels! I've tried the And 1, Ball Up and got invited to an ABA training camp. Never made it. All I got is a streetball legend status in my city. I guess that is more than what most can say huh

[@daniellee9390]

Tell Tuda I remember taking off my shoulder pads the last time. Happens to all of us but is really tough for some of us.

[@MrLeGeNdArY23]

Start a business using instagram. Training camp for kids or teens, would be good pay. He's 32 i doubt any NBA team would take him

[@marco437]

How did that work out?

[@marco437]

***** Prigioni was laughably bad.

[@Slacker4Life3]

pablo prigioni was one of the best players in his country at that age. this guy has never played against professionals.

[@s1moncs]

Slacker4Life3 he has been playing in the canadian pro league for years ....

[@PureFact]

Jayson Lee you have no idea, starting an online business is a lot easier thank you think if you know what youre doing

[@cyrusmufc2914]

he accomplished his dream not all the way but he did.

[@MrTheManav]

Why am i here i don't even play basketball

[@Retr0ver4]

Dunno why r u here? Maybe its a sign, that you should be playing

[@supremedimitri9130]

TheMr Manav start playing

[@aidan2788]

I'm following this guy on ALL social medias man, I wanna know where life takes him, I wish him all the best!

[@Andrei-fm4nm]

He's the type of dude that does not want to hear the truth.

[@ezekielr.8363]

Gucci Boi exactly

[@raredreamfootage]

Everyone who is great at what they do doesn't. Even Steve Nash in his documentary contemplated the same thing in the documentary "The Finish Line". I've played against Joey, watched him in person play against NBA players, against other street ball players and he is definitely NBA level who couldn't catch a break.

[@jmlee84]

raredreamfootage except that's Steve fucking 2 time MVP Nash not some dude that's 32 and still trying to get in the league

[@raredreamfootage]

I don't see how Steve's accolades justifies his situation more than Joey's.

[@kiwikicker9263]

Exactly bro, this guy blew my mind when I first watched the Notic 1 & 2. He would make the league more entertaining put it that way.

[@kudos100]

I feel, like, his wife, like, needs, like, to learn, like, a new, like, way of, like, speaking, like.............

[@SEECH7cornishgrimemovement]

loooooooool

[@janishahaywood3581]

MrJojosmalls I'm actually a full time teacher who holds down our two sons while he's away during the season. Been there with him through every closed door which is why I'm not too confident in the basketball world.

[@PoTommyPo]

Good for you. People shouldn't be too quick to judge. You seem like a good person, but yeah you say "like" a lot lol

[@doctorsknowscienceok]

Hey Janisha, thanks to you and your husband for being involved in this short doc showing us viewers the tough realities of life with its dreams, its disappointments, the weight of responsibility and the value of commitment and hope. It's difficult seeing the pain for both of you but please continue in love and commitment despite the struggle (as I see you have been)! All the best for your marriage and your family

[@lorenzoalmonguera5458]

bruh is like vancouver... like.. that how they like try to like speak here you know like we like that word.

[@michaelyang2311]

Definitely understand where this man is coming from. I played soccer all of my life and all I knew was soccer. Played in good leagues and went as far as playing semi pro, but never made it either and I was hitting late twenties. Also have two kids and a beautiful wife with full support, but there came a time in my life where I simply said it is what it is and I can't go back in time to change anything, but to embrace what's ahead for me and the future of my kids and wife. Letting go of something you love is the most hardest thing in life, but there's way around it to keep it with you forever. I not saying to not follow your dreams and goals, but when it comes to sports, especially in the pro level age become a factor, no one stays young forever, which sucks, but we simply learn to live with it and pass on the knowledge to the future come up... great documentary video... now I gotta see if i can go pro too haha...

[@Retr0ver4]

That scene with him in the kitchen not saying anything and just realising his dream might be coming to an end had me tearing up I wish so bad that he could have got into the nba

[@Astarrrrr]

all the flashbacks of him hooping as a kid and all the work he put into basketball just was playing in that moment as he realized it’s too late

[@ryan0883926]

32 isnt young for an athlete lol

[@mcnuggetsful]

VanChichaRooney Its not too old either

[@shaqitup]

Yes it is actually old. 32 is past the prime of an NBA player, if he hasn't made it yet he isn't going to. Maybe he should have gotten more of a shot at a certain point in time, but now it's way too late. They aren't going to give a spot to a 32 year old on their D league team when there will be 21 year olds with athletic potential that may crack the league one day.

[@maxgallagher5411]

VanChichaRooney yes it is

[@clarenceseedorf8084]

Kim Collins running 9.93 at 41...so nah...32 young af

[@beirutboy6229]

VanChichaRooney bro ur probably like 19, trust me 32 is still young for a athlete, wait until u reach 32, Ull realize, 25-35 is when a human being has the most power, if he obviously trains as well

[@hughmungus1572]

I feel so sorry for him D: Never give up man! Keep breaking ankles until your hair turns gray!!

[@Prop]

"Didn't have that NY Flavor" Word! I remember watching Joey Haywood and the rest of The Notic crew in the early 2000s. Did my early Googles and found both Notic mixtapes. Out of all of them Fresh (was nice), John Blaze, Dazzle, and Rory; I thought that Delight, Goosebumps and Joey had the most solid games. A friend of mine ended up playing collegiate basketball the same time Joey was in college; came back home and said "Yea he definitely got game" I'm really happy he's still pursing his dream!

[@PS-to1qi]

Joe is an excellent guy. He trained and helped me so many times, and he never raises his price even though right now he's big and famous in China. Every time, I watch the part at 10:04, it broke my heart. Joe deserves more, he is blessed, he is talented. I am so happy to see Joe doing great right now because I know that GOLD will always shine no matter where, and no matter when.

[@lilbaby9547]

At this point he should probably just start getting his kids ready for balling.

[@babygoat6141]

That's true. His kids would be monsters

[@dzonetwentyeight]

My man Stackhouse spittin knowledge to these young folks!

[@gershomtan5879]

Joey is a legend in vancouver, champlain heights remembers. I remember him showing up whenever the gym was empty to get shots up. Dude worked hella hard and his camps were fun as hell.

[@Jaydeezzee1]

Growin up watching this dude on ESPN2 And1 streetball. Crazy how we all grow up so fast lol. Keep chasing your dream bro!

[@prettyapolloua]

YOOO WTF.I lived in Burnaby for a year and I knew this guy.He would come to a sport centre almost everyday

[@brandonmarrs8868]

I’m sorry but I would have left for the second tryouts it is one birthday out of many. I’d be gone

[@WesternScienceUSA]

Exactly what i said. Correct.

[@denzabs4480]

You never know if he’ll live another year

[@BadbwoyKelly]

Keep ya head up and stay at it fam. U raw af 💯 Luv from T.O

[@silly_d_williams2167]

Big things are coming for you my brother... Keep grinding... You are a complete player... Best wishes fam

[@goriademiluyi8461]

@5:16 thats JT Terrell.. He's Cold AF

[@twkwilson]

i spotted him too man, always liked him...

[@MBWQ321]

8:28 I swear to go if she says like one more time.

[@maximusrigopoulos2424]

Well Que she said like 1000000000 times like like like like like like like like like like like like like like like like

[@doktordice9219]

She talks LIKE a Valley Girl from SoCal ... sooooo annoying .

[@LeviLeraz]

Mad memories of his mixtapes with his crew. Respect.

[@gregcutler4216]

I remember flying to Canada to do motion capture work for EA Sports, I was the motion for NBA Street Volume 1... surely at that time, I felt I had the best dribbles on the planet... I met Joey at a Recreational Centre and though nearly 10 to 15 years younger than me, I can see his talent and enthusiasm towards the freelanced play of basketball... I believe, he later was a Mo cap talent for NBA Street volume 2, However, he’s doing his best, and regardless of anyone else’s input, I hope he continues to try to make it where he sees fit... because it’s embedded in him to not give up... Joey... keep hope alive Bro, ... GOD FIRST... HE’LL dictate what’s Best, for your Heart and Desires 🏀

[@dannyocean7155]

Doing streetball (in canada), i feel like he's wasted his youth on that. Could have gotten an agent in the US, play in china, europe.. Heck, southeast asia has a lot of basketball pro leagues. Lots of NCAA washouts get good money, even a chance to be a naturalized player in Asia.Instead of doing clinics in china, get in touch with people in the pro leagues for a try out. If youre that good as you say you are, and now you have the internet to get in touch withbthe right people, he should exhaust that instead of wasting his time in the streets. Hes already done that and hes not getting younger

[@loocas8434]

There are scouts in Canada and not everyone has the money to move to the US.

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

@bojo perez Rafer Alston was Okay, He just had a Bad Field Goal Percentage.

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

@@booblaa9734 Basketball Scouts don't watch Streetball Games. Scouts watch Canada HS Games and AAU Games

[@bigminim]

he has my full respect the same way i and every body else respect nba players i respect him just as much if not more because that right there is the true love of the game look at the shit he goes through and all the heart breaks he goes through i bet that kitchen scene happened a bunch of times before the cameras but he loves the game so much that he never gave up im so motivated and ashamed because the fact of quitting actually crossed my mind this guy went through so much and he's still fighting in my eyes he is as good as any one in the nba people need to see this side of basketball to see what true love of the game means and looks like PEACE FROM PALESTINE!!

[@MyEasyasabc]

Can we please get a second episode to his life plz!!!!this was great.

[@grapenutz1137]

Great story. Shows the side of sports you don't see and the struggle athletes go through. You may not make it to the NBA as a player, but you can make money as a coach or mentor. Keep up the hard work. It will pay off one day.

[@REALTRUEJOURNEY]

Fam I like your drive but it's over u 32 u need to get a job to take of your family

[@kevinseveneleven]

True Journey basketball can still be his career just not as a pro ballplayer.

[@jercelgonzalez5485]

age doesnt matter bro. many pros in many sports got their start very late in the big times. its not really over till its over. i dont expect you to understand

[@khalidnamar8723]

Jercel Gonzalez If you haven't made it by 32 then forget it. And Denmark? Being the best player in Denmark is like being the best Tennis player in Jamaica.

[@EpilepticBob]

True Journey lol unless the Sacramento Kings management want to draft him.

[@Slacker4Life3]

true. its over. maybe become a coach or some shit

[@yagamilight775]

Damn this guy has gone through a lot he deserved to be in the NBA

[@Anonymous-rp4hn]

Why?

[@midoublex]

Joey is the man. Never quit. Hes gonna make it one way or another.

[@trenton1]

Good man right there hopefully positive things follow from now on

[@mkhululedladla]

man...this threw me off...i pray u find peace in ure hustle bro!!!!

[@cmomofilm]

I played pro ball for 2 years with Olympiacos when I was 21/22. When I got too many injuries, ankle ligaments, I knew it was over. I knew that at 22, if you're 32 with 2 kids and a family to support, get a real job, the dream is over.

[@samirabadli5090]

This is the difference between "Amateur Passion" & "Sports BUSINESS"..... TALENT + Passion are sadly not enough to get you to your "GOAL"...... you need to use "time" on your side, the time you spent "showing off" playing streetball, could have been used to kick ass in a high school or college level.... and be THE BEST in that category, and then RAPTORS and all teams in the NBA will be looking to draft you. YOu woke up to this reality, but sadly you did it "kinda late"..... You still have your talent to teach and that is wonderfull dude..... you have an amaizing family..... you are "BLESSED", maybe not the way you wanted, but you are BLESSED.

[@henryhahn6028]

You got that level of commitment and passion to coaching you will be successful. If you give that much passion and hard works to a business, you will be successful. All we can do is hope for a feeling. A feeling of making it and let destiny allow your passion and hard work take you where you were meant to be. Regardless, if you give that same effort to anything, you will be successful. It’s hard to lose what we think we wanted but your destiny still has a great ending if you choose. Good luck.

[@nightwng]

This is why I'm single until I can accomplish my goals

[@erniedawg]

He wasted too much time. He's 32! I use to kill guys on the court and I've learned that some of those same people went and played over seas. There are multiple opportunities outside of the NBA. Why waste time if that's your passion? You only get so many years of playing time then it's over.

[@jacob7110]

How can you say that ingram from the lakers made it to the nba from the d leauge. Guess what age? 32 yup know your facts bitch its not to late for him the knicks could use him.lol.

[@mikelaw3862]

💯

[@ineeemoneyX3]

lots of love from halifax nova scotia joey haywood is a legend ! got a chance to see him play a couple years ago and he is phenomenal in person lots of love bro

[@adinwng]

I train with this guy at a local gym. He has a big heart and still has a love for the game.

[@LavarBall4Real]

He looks kinda like lil durk

[@bigboybasss8957]

LaVar Ball your a fucking imposter

[@kris09010]

The 2018 Grizzlies blew 3 to nothing lead

[@merceirasa]

kris the pelicans rebuild was it

[@mcnuggetsful]

kris I got 2 cigarettes to my last name🎶

[@briankjenkins]

Awesome. He is a great guy met him once at a tournament. NBA needs players like this guy. Keep working it will happen.

[@brandonbombay6338]

This is great stuff. I'd be interested to know who at VICE pitched this and put it together. Been following Joey since 2002, just before Notic 2 dropped. Nice to see VICE on top of this

[@alialithe1]

Sometimes the best thing you could do for yourself and your family is to let go of something that simply doesn't work, like a failing business or a relationship even, he just has to let go and let it be. Try coaching little leagues and work your way up to the big leagues like college and pro ball clearly he has a good understanding of the game of basketball

[@meowmeowone8479]

Meow feels for this human. The struggle is real. Stay strong. God bless.

[@boomzoom8864]

Man i feel bad for him. I can only imagine how tough it is for him. It’s heartbreaking to see the man loosing his dream.

[@mightyPants]

I knew this was about king handles as soon as I read the title, I hope things work out somehow for him. Chase the dream KH!

[@DJMPTV]

I had the notic tapes on vhs lol

[@kaporalf150]

I know how this guy feel. I had the same experience playing hockey. I've been outplaying guys that were in the big league but never got my chance since I didn't follow the process because of my parents decision when I was younger.Everyday you wake up wondering what could have been. It kills you inside

[@zovho]

never heard of you, just a no good bum. keep quiet little boy

[@BrianONeillTX]

On the one hand street ball is really cool and I got a huge kick out of the And1 Mix Tapes myself when I was younger, but I wonder if instead of always taking the mindset of "Oh, they just aren't ready, don't get my street ball game" and instead embraced developing a more fundamentally sound, team style game if he would have had a much better path over the last 15 years.

[@rahlow76]

i was blessed to live in british columbia around 2003, i was a streeball monster from jersey city. everytime i played people use to say did u play against joey yet? king handles? i never met him and one day i see this kid speed dribbling a medicine ball. im like, that got to be king handles. great guy and a nightmare guard especially when he found his jumpshot. tru legend!!!!!!!

[@intendedexpression6609]

Bro some people just fail to be realistic and reasonable. You are 32 years old, with 2 kids. Some shit you just have to let pass by. Find a job that will deliver consistent income towards your family. You really have to step back and take in your situation. You had your time to take those chances. Even if you were better than the dudes that got picked, you still have to remember that the Raptors 905 team is a development team for future Toronto Raptors roster. They cant do anything with a 32 year old.

[@slyarsenal]

Inspirational. Age is just a number.

[@Skateandsmoke420]

This is Inspirational AF!!

[@patrickma3182]

Met Joey back in elementary school Grade 7. Played so much ball with him back then... I was always stuck guarding this guy. When high school came around he was completely outta my league. Damn Joey sorry we lost contact over the years.

[@jpainte]

Maybe those guys that were saying you're hard to guard are just being nice.... and it also doesn't take away from them thinking they should make it ahead of you...

[@jasonwilliams9307]

Why lie niggaz are grown men , if u ever hooped b4 with real heart u would never give a man confidence by sayin u better then me when in ur heart u kno ain't no way in hell he better den me

[@jpainte]

That's not what was said - all that was said was "you're hard to guard." Someone can be hard to guard and still not as good as me.

[@Malcolmweeks1]

jpainte06 don't waste your time with streetball? Boy you sound stupid. You how many NBA greats developed there game from streetball. At the end of the day it's all about having high skill level & basketball IQ to reach the NBA. Playing basketball recreationally (streetball) isn't what hinders you from making it

[@andrebailey4169]

jpainte06 you clearly don’t hoop...

[@jiggzstarr]

I was obsessed with the notic. I still have the notic 2. Those guys had crazy skills

[@Mkgin22]

The music they used in those tapes are still some fresh ass beats

[@jiggzstarr]

Most def! That's part of what made it so good.

[@XBlakeFreemanX]

I remember watching this dude almost 10 years ago. He deserves some spotlight

[@awesomern2650]

“They were just not ready for it” 😂 love this guy

[@toivoha]

He's gotta become like a trainer or something, start a youtube channel too. Look at HandleLife or KickGenius something like that...

[@OnTheGoWithNgongo]

Toivo I hear you and those guys are actually making crazy money and still having basketball in their lives which is dope

[@quincyhyde8760]

@10:00...ever seen a mans heart break in front of your eyes?

[@danco.9883]

That guy works so hard and is so dedicated you can only respect what he does

[@MRAGADSON]

thats crazy we used to play ball with him at Bonsor/kits all over Vancouver rec wow! great documentary, he was always a good dude! best of luck man

[@oopalonga]

i'd like to see the footage of his try-out. where do we get that? I saw some other footage of him play--definitely a legit baller. i thinkt he only thing questionable from the few vids i watched was that it doesn't seem he drives left or uses his left hand when going to the hoop. That would certainly stick-out to an NBA scout. but he's certainly got the athleticism and the moves, so makes me curious. u also have to consider there are many players in the NBA who can absolutely rekt NBA players but they'll never set foot on an NBA court (proof = the olympics.) so just b/c u didn't make it in the NBA doesn't necessarily mean u weren't NBA-worthy, fyi.

[@pkaydennis]

"it bothhurs me ... " yup he's canadian

[@13CL456]

Man, it must be tough to be "almost there" with something, and not want to give it up. I feel for this guy. Hopefully he makes the right decision for himself and his family. He's not just worrying about himself anymore.

[@Aaron-hb2nz]

Very respectful man.

[@danielmercedes639]

All you nay sayers n doubters, I pray your dreams never materialize. That's his journey. Let that man come to terms with relality when he's ready. Until then just admire the determination and dedication.

[@demariomcneill7814]

Couldnt have said that shit any better myyself bruh

[@dreamboy4211]

Why pray on someone not being able to live there dreams despite them hating on someone else

[@MrBlackPositiveandInteresting]

Dreams die grow up. Never run away from your responsibilities chasing dreams.

[@lavalord363yt9]

DAym I'm close to Vancouver, bc

[@music733]

Part of it is the NBA dream for sure. The larger part and what most don't realize if they haven't been there, he touched on at the end. It's the adulation. The crowd, the hype, the cheering. Extremely hard to walk away from. Maybe the hardest part. 32 yrs old, the NBA dream is over. Using the game as a tool for business, just starting for him.

[@TheNewb187]

that dude on the very right at 5:01 looked blazed out of his mind!

[@konspiracybrotha]

Ya'll actin' like he can't pull off some JJ Barea shit c'mon son. As much as it pains to see Joey not make it to the next level when you dedicate your entire life to ball ya'll act like the man can just drop it. He knows nothing else. He could find other avenues and start a business training kids for AAU, coach or some shit but believe me anything he does WILL BE basketball related. He literally doesn't know anything else. Stop hatin' on the man for trying one final time. That's not foolishness its self-confidence. I'm hoping he let the NBA go and get any number of ball realted postions of which there are no shortage.

[@joshuacodinera3755]

Can't play streetball in college... let alone the NBA.

[@buddyo6399]

Joshua Codinera Jamal Crawford

[@danbrown1344]

God Shammgod

[@EducatedStyleFiends]

raefer alston

[@PistolKev]

+Dan Brown god shamgod didnt even manage to play a full rookie season and then got released from the leuge.

[@PistolKev]

+Andrew Tremblay To be fair, rafer turned into a more traditional point guard after a while

[@TheEllbell149]

the drone in the fence at the end!

[@tonysteen9390]

hope this guy makes it one day .seems like he works hard and has a lot of determination.

[@nocomment1469]

like , can his wife like , say "like" more often

[@nocomment1469]

Prescription pills suck ... 50% of comments I do not remember typing. Shit

[@szymonbauza6866]

I mean, is the NBA the only league in the world? he could go Europe and get paid a lot I guess

[@monstergamer8351]

Szymon Bauza yeah he could even go to the middle East, or China most of those players are getting paid millions.

[@vansgod5549]

NO the fuck they arnt nigga

[@CharlieChucho]

@@vansgod5549 uh yes they are...example Andre Blatche left the NBA for the Phillipines to the tune of 3 million or something like that...look it up....dude could easily pull 200k for a few months work....I hope he and his family are alright...

[@CharlieChucho]

That's how i know you goofy in real life, he ain't the only one dumbass....

[@apretarded7248]

VansGod55 vans are garbage nigga

[@lionprince7226]

You and Disaster were my favs, good lookin' on the St. Mary's mention. Reasonable Doubt hasn't died down yet; very revealing feature and I saw somebody in that 905 tryout that was supposed to be nice so that means you're still tight regardless.

[@rhyantoothbrush4417]

Had the same experience with my high school varsity team. For 2 years, I tried out twice. My gym teacher told that i was great, but I was too fancy. I tried out the first time and didn't get in. I thought, oh, that's okay they might not have slot for a PG/SG. Second year, I tried out again. That varsity team told me that I had great handles, great shooting, and that I had speed. Still didn't get it. I'm gonna try out for the third time, and If I don't make it, I'll just focus on my education