The Professor Interview: Why He Didn't Make The NBA, Going Broke, Blowing up on YouTube & More

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[@NoJumper]

1:25 Being consistent with his content 3:32 Early days of the Professor, in the suburb of Portland, growing up in a hoop family 4:34 Learning the Iverson crossover in 4th grade 5:36 Size and strength definitely matter 6:38 Copying his favorite players like Iverson, tryna make the NBA 8:31 Trying for different schools, looking hella young and got cut 9:45 Improved after freshman year in a few months 11:35 Getting into And1 12:20 Quitting college to go with And1, went to try out a a fan 14:13 2/3 weeks later after filming with And1, he realizes that he's the main star of the show and getting a contract with And1 16:50 Getting cut from the varsity team was heartbreaking, but he was already playing like a street baller 18:06 Being white made him the underdog at first, pushed him to work harder, compares himself to Eminem's trajectory 19:09 When And1 started and eventually ended due to lack of vision 21:10 Professor went broke after And1, started his KZbin channel 22:26 At this points And1 was bought a few times 22:55 Professor's lifestyle at the peak of And1 23:25 Going broke, start KZbin channel and using his And1 connections with other And1 reps in other countries 25:25 Selling his And1 jerseys to make money 26:20 Going around the country with other And1 reps 27:25 "And1 was never a league" 30:41 The Superman costume, first viral video 33:19 By the time he uploads the video and fly to Chicago, the video is viral when he lands 35:19 Doing vlogs a little while later with hoop content 35:57 The nerd concept 38:30 "All my videos are real! People do talk sh*t to me!" 39:03 His biggest video in Laguna Beach, guy hurt his arm 40:50 How he built his format kinda by accident, never had to fake anything 42:22 Why Professor never featured a NBA player on camera for KZbin 44:22 People expectations for players who never made it to the NBA + Creating a business as a KZbin hooper 46:09 Losing his best friend in 2011 49:14 Still got the same love for the game, maybe even more 50:55 Professor being flashy and technical at the same time 52:24 The art of owning the crowd, start slow then when they're tired, you can break ankles 55:18 Playing with a tall guy in Asia who didn't know streetball and thought Professor was trying to disrespect him, dude threw Professor across the court, went viral on ESPN 54:43 Moving around with security 57:17 Professor had a full blown stalker, went to jail and still stalked the Professor when he got out 1:01:37 Ups and down of the success and being recognized 1:02:15 Working with Saweetie 1:04:20 "Global Hooper goes crazy" 1:07:26 Working with some of the biggest brands!! 1:10:00 Trying to get back to acting 1:10:32 How he got his name The Professor in 2003 1:11:18 Doing a vlog in prison in Nebraska, amazing 1:16:28 Has the Professor even been schooled on camera? 1:18:35 How Professor hurt his Achilles tendon

[@cjcoleman3893]

Adam doesn't even look like Adam in the thumbnail Odee costume

[@TipsTricksandTalents]

Great timestamps

[@MikeADHD]

12:20 is a typo and is Spider-Man not Superman

[@thatguyjersey]

Adam needs to wear this joker outfit every interview cuz this is incredible

[@erea7765]

I respect you Adam for keeping it real knowing this brother u have on is a Christian and you kept it solid towards him didn't judge him or treated him different

[@CaliJatt0809]

The best thing about this man besides his legendary basketball skills is he's genuine and humble. 💯

[@SICresinwrks]

Hell yeah professor is the man

[@aquilafifita7706]

U can't teach humility, just like how you can't teach creativity.

[@CaliJatt0809]

@@aquilafifita7706 well said

[@mysunsburneraccount2076]

Yes sirr

[@mysunsburneraccount2076]

@@CaliJatt0809 agreed

[@schuylerwilliams827]

Love how Adam has such a variety of interviews he’s been killing 💯

[@kiddjv2907]

He been doing it

[@kiddjv2907]

And a Dope BMX bike Rider

[@vsang6954]

@@kiddjv2907 BTD

[@kiddjv2907]

@@vsang6954 what does that mean

[@seandhoe]

@@kiddjv2907 “been that dude”

[@georgepaulthagoat5311]

My guy said he almost 40. If you ain't know who he is you'd think he was 25 tops

[@taylorcliff6609]

ive known who he is for years and only just now found out he was almost 40 XD

[@Nestle245]

I thought he was around 18/19 when he debut on the And 1 Mixtape tour. Shit is crazy.

[@niles1492]

Bro look like he's almost hitting 30, I might need to start hooping again

[@MoAli-wm4of]

@@taylorcliff6609 for real I've also known of him since the original and1 days and even tho you can kinda do the math on how long ago that was, with him being pretty young back then .. but he looks atleast 10 yrs younger than the 40 he actually is ... Just goes to show how much of a difference good physical fitness and eating clean can make in a persons overall health ... The ppl now in their 30s/40s are the last gens where they really have the value of putting work in and goin thru adversity ... Alot of these younger kids now value getting high and flexin no matter the cost, or how bad of an idea it may be ... Often you see the value of hard work and building up any particular craft has been lost, in many ways ... I think that the whole digital world has really pushed the instant gratification or payoff model even further esp on young impressionable ppl ... The concept of putting in a ton of work and honing a craft is no longer normalized ...

[@Born2DoubleUp]

💯

[@bighomiethrift]

Adam conducting this interview in this full Joker cosplay and acting normal is everything

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

Lol

[@maninwater5615]

It's just a lesson: don't judge a book by its cover

[@yungjinx8856]

Lmao

[@arveenamiri1204]

And no one says anything. Like business as usual at No Jumper studios lol

[@Baller2520]

Acting normal as fuck 😭

[@DankSwegSkuxxXhayel]

When Adam gets away from the fuckery he's actually a great interviewer

[@Dev-In-Denver123]

He wouldn't be anywhere without the fuckery lol that was his "in."

[@gtrsa4b6]

These are the interviews I like to watch, F*** the clout, and bring in humble and legit people like the professor.

[@jamfountain8702]

He could create a real legacy if he dropped 🗑 content

[@alexanderlevin7448]

Man 💯

[@chadshouse2059]

The professor could single handedly bring back some sort of street ball event that is dope like the old school AND1 mixtapes. I think if he put together a squad of street ball players and did events around the country it could explode just like back in the day or even more. The millennials would eat it up.

[@qdub6614]

This is already going on, streetball very much making a comeback as of now we just need more than the Ballislife teams

[@disispeter]

I agree, it’s a lot of talented ppl i come across on ig… professor could headline something

[@Jayfrm301]

get yeat to show out to events and you got millions

[@tenthelementgaming]

Another legendary interview. Adam steady getting people who have roots in everything they do.

[@PlanetOfTheWAKANDA]

He also interviews a whole bunch of burn outs as well

[@dbsuper2928]

Balance

[@Boxer-rm8hg]

@@dbsuper2928 😂😂

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

The Professor made my freshmen year legendary for sports DVD's

[@hollywoodglenwood3891]

Keep up the good work you doing bruh💯

[@tarranalexander241]

Big facts!!

[@akiramatoi4158]

Ayyeee nice see'n you here.. you keep up the great work too bro!! big support from me dawg

[@DeTriniJam]

And1 Legend

[@danielcouthen8140]

Just wanna take a minute and salute Adam… this dude has mastered the art of conversation! Being a people person is a skill and I don’t think anybody does it better. Literally can talk to anybody about anything!!

[@brittneycharles2238]

100%

[@Rembrandtswagster]

@Jon Jones 0331 USMC Rogan sucks he’s always interrupting his guests and talking about his bullshit

[@kennytgod51]

Facts Adam got a way with words that just keep the convo flowing. Nojumper top 3

[@Southwest.connected]

Adam has definitely stepped his game up on the interviews since the pandemic

[@vylanradio]

It’s the hair dye

[@nickdavinci2196]

Agreed he's way more engaged and paying attention to everything said

[@allconditions2259]

Adam is a really good interviewer. I can tell when Professor makes references to people or things in basketball Adam doesn’t really know but he’s professional and asks good questions

[@georgepaulthagoat5311]

Always been a fan of the professor but watching him smile and get so happy talking about hoops really shows his love of the game.

[@stevenjohnsonn]

And 1 was a ERA!!!!! Summer time you’ll wake up n ESPN2 would have specials going on right at 2pm!!! Man I miss how Television use to be. I hardly watch tv anymore. Just go on KZbin and re live my era I grew up in

[@850Blasian]

Them were the days 💯

[@lennycoco]

ESPN 2!! Lol you a real one 😂😂🗣

[@WAYNEdrumss]

The good ole days. Fat TVs and flip phones

[@body46]

KZbin is a real time machine

[@michaelpatch6392]

Dam that shit hit so hard

[@Iloveraglord]

The logo in the background is pretty ironic when you realize how little Adam actually knows about basketball

[@SICresinwrks]

🤣 glad im not the only one saying this

[@a-t5380]

He has No jumper

[@ArmedPoverty]

Uhh it’s called No jumper how is that ironic? Lol

[@versatillion15]

That’s not ironic at all he doesn’t play basketball so he has no jumper

[@moonlasers2495]

@@versatillion15 mthfckrz really think they said some whole time they dumb asl 🤦‍♂️😅

[@patgraham755]

Adam’s questions have gotten so much better over the years this man can interview anyone that has a story and get it out of them a very impressive skill shout out Adam

[@YoungDrizzy23]

He seem like he 50 but he look 30. The Professor is a legend. That And 1 game on the Ps2 was a hidden gem

[@BlickyMinaj]

Sure was. Street Hoops

[@SICresinwrks]

Ive been begging for a remaster for years, i played that game so damn much

[@ryanmiller8405]

Yo the game was for sure hittin back in the day!!!

[@SICresinwrks]

@@theps4main12 🤣🤣 no we don't

[@mr.smellgood2794]

FACTS. On some real talk I wish NBA Street Vol 2 and 3. would have cut a deal to have And 1 player's in their game. That game would have been even more legendary.

[@yarchism]

the definition of living your passion. He's excited and happy just talking about basketball and he does it 24 7. Living your truth never fails.

[@est.8746]

Adam is a legendary already, this interview is gold. Adam is only taking it to different levels. Shout to to the professor ✌🏽

[@texaskidreptiles7418]

Loved this interview. Never knew about the professor until now. I’ve probably seen a couple clips here and there but now I’m subscribed 💯 He Seems very down to earth💪🏻

[@JordanGonzalezvlogs]

He should drop a Netflix documentary on his life aswell as a book

[@ninjajin]

That be tight

[@marcohernandez3149]

The 15 Dislikes Are the people who lost against the Professor 🤣🤣🤣

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

They removed dislikes for all videos now so i don’t know how you seeing them

[@CarterH1998]

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 As of now its at 3,500 likes and 53 dislikes. We can still see the amount probably bc we havent updated the youtube app

[@marcohernandez3149]

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 I still see them it’s at 65 stop buggin foo 🤣🤣

[@DW51380]

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 they arent censoring the likes and shit like Instagram are they?

[@rjjuarez1220]

🤣🤣😤😈🤦🏽🤦🏽

[@jackpotjunkie]

Great interview! It was very interesting throughout the episode from beginning 2 end with no boring / no slow parts... just smooth sailing & informative..! Maan I used to love watching *"The Professor"* break dem boyz ankles in those *And1 Mixtapes* and it used to be shown on Television, but I forgot what channel... I remember it was shown late at night tho.

[@Orgizo08]

I love how the Professor still has mad respect for his colleagues from And1. And Adam is a great listener! That’s a skill lacking almost everywhere these days.

[@Local990]

The Professor himself!! Legend forreal!

[@BenjiClips614]

2021 is gonna be an interesting year to look back on 😁 s/o The Professor though 💪🏼 I was lucky enough to grow up as a kid watching him, Escalade, Hot Sauce, Spyda, AO, Baby Shack etc. it was one the golden ages of street ball

[@sgt.sargent3242]

Got so much respect and love for The Professor. God bless

[@purpleheartsofficial]

loved this podcast! i love the interview questions and topics every time and this one was really good.

[@ginodico]

I like this, he really got everyone on these podcasts

[@MrRizon83]

It’s cool Adam dressed up as the kid who said “I like turtles” 🐢 😂

[@jayfinnegan2023]

You know that's the joker. From batman. Tell me I'm the one not getting the joke here

[@versatillion15]

Jay Finnegan same

[@AceZup]

Google I like turtles meme

[@jayfinnegan2023]

@@AceZup That just makes the original statement even dumber. I thought maybe the kid was dressed up as the joker as well but nope.

[@keezy889]

Dope interview! I love The Professor! Thank you for doing this man! 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CleafKnowsVLOGS_nl]

Happy to see The Professor on here. Great interview! 🙏🏾🏀

[@jadereviewsthings3223]

This was a good one. Shoutout to The Professor.

[@Benw3790]

I remember me and all my friends would wake up on the weekends and watch the And 1 mix tapes and then we'd all come up with our own nick names like "professor" "hot sauce" etc.. we'd make our own names though and then go outside and pretend to put on real street games. All had the shoes and the sweat bands! What a time to be a kid. Professor and hot sauce were always the favorite. Glad to see he's doing well and still passionate about the game! This is awesome no jumper.

[@mamaj3016]

man i used to watch this guy all the time back in elementary/early high school. he's really dope and im glad to see he's still doing well all these years later.

[@synxaii3069]

This my favorite no jumper episode i been watching the professor since i was in pull ups

[@louisvilleky6093]

*adam a real hooper he be with shooters now* 🏀

[@NetworkBruh]

Whats ironic about that is the name of his podcast... No Jumper lol.

[@KY.502]

502

[@JordanGonzalezvlogs]

Let’s gooo! I love the Professor he is the goat! Deserves way more respect credit and attention! Gang!

[@sendawulakajubi2991]

I go back to the AND1 mixtapes with the Professor. Icon right here. Those were classics. Good to see Him prospering

[@martinmorales4645]

Dope interview...Props to The Professor for staying authentic to his craft. Adam, Headache (Tim Glittens) from And1 is different from Arizona States Stevin "Hedake" Smith from the early 90's scandal.

[@DFW817]

I played at the Dallas open-run when professor got on the first year. Respect !!! Well deserved success!

[@mustbetheman]

I remember him from watching AND1 back in the day, The Professor has always been next level with his style of play

[@MilesMcCurtain10]

Humble dude! Been impressed w this man for decades, keep grinding bro

[@snoogcity]

21 years following the Professor. I remember the And 1 TV show he won season 1. Humble and a great guy overall.

[@chadshouse2059]

Ive been watching "The Professor" since day one. I remember when he first joined And1 and he really made a huge splash with his handles and flashy play style. He has really been through a lot of ups and downs and he really made a name for himself. Me and him both struggled with height and size but still loved basketball. I can relate a lot. FIRE ASS PODCAST> Everyone head over to The Professor's page and give him some love and check him out if you don't know him he has some dope ass content.

[@YattaTV.]

legendary interview 🔥

[@cesper554]

Great interview. I’m thoroughly impressed by Adam’s skills as an interviewer. Great convo and salute to The Professor

[@blamblamx2078]

Great interview from professor its nice to hear alot of this stuff.

[@BareTactical]

this is dope, i get anxiety when you have certain rappers on. sometimes the energy is just yiiikes, this is a good change of pace and a top tier interview. you should get more hooper's on some NBA players would be crazy.

[@thewrenchwoman]

What do you mean about some of the rappers? Is it like a dark vibe from all the stuff they rap about or what? Just curious.

[@MrSuperkrazy95]

Very impressive interview because Adam has said many times he knows almost nothing about basketball but the conversation was still enthralling 💪🏽

[@LabineGaming]

this was a long time coming yall vibes match so well💯💯 love from the east coast for both yall

[@game_theory2547]

such a great interview

[@THEGMSSHOW]

SHOUT OUT TO REAL AND1 MIXTAPE FANS!!! I use to watch all the tapes and the tv series on espn i remember when this man fought his way to be on the squad he earned that spot i always respected professor. that legendary game winning 3 he hit in NYC to beat tha AND1 squad while he was still comin up was crazy!

[@jellyjuicmean488]

This would be an amazing movie, a kid from a small town, bounced around teams because of size, found a small school that had great basketball drills, to then get the opportunity to play for a league u didn't know you were preparing for....incredible story line someone has to play professor.

[@dcor_nothing3914]

Great interview! Saw And 1 play in DC, professor was the man and still the man

[@ohio3421]

Adam you are really killing it with the Interviews, Talking to alot of peoples Generational Goats, hellmuth,Tony hawk, the professor and many more.. Keep goen!

[@Mr4Seven]

Man this was one of the best interviews I’ve watched in a long time. Professor is a solid dude. Didn’t realize how big his channel was either until I binged thru dozens of videos. Truest Entertaining and heinous

[@brandonsimpson1617]

The professor is just one of those dope human beings who are underrated

[@pagliaccisghost269]

Great interview. Very thoughtful questions.

[@timmytien]

been waiting on this one for a minute lets go!

[@splashjayy]

such a pure guy. been watching him since i was 5 or 6 and im a grown man now. ever since i was a kid he's been so positive and humble

[@4reshspitfire]

I remember in 2008 I ended a verse with a Professor bar... Im glad he was able to sustain a full basketball career as player who didn't pass the bullshit "eye test". My guy held it down for us all these years. SB4L

[@Airdeezy]

Such a great interview!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jordanpark7247]

Best interview Adam I literally have no words you asked all the right questions my dude 👏 👌 🙌

[@chreed5837]

The professor!!!! Him, hot sauce and skip to my Lou were my favorite street ballers

[@conormac9437]

Why doesn’t the Professor age?? I feel like he’s looked the same for 15 years

[@capitalgains4194]

Because he dosnt gain weight

[@charlie3210]

Black don't crack

[@truck6280]

@@charlie3210 hes white? Mexican at best

[@brianstone3722]

@@charlie3210 bruh 😂 I literally laughed out loud at your comment I was unprepared reading that 😄

[@versatillion15]

A lot of cardio

[@yesno3569]

This is so needed

[@nathanpaul8356]

Consistency, humbleness, and hard work really built bro 💯💪🏿 he deserved this interview.

[@jordy4142]

Heros don’t always wear capes they bounce 🏀 😂💯

[@kiloetry5897]

It's funny hearing his story about the spiderman suit fitting like a glove because he's basically the same size as the real spiderman lol

[@120FOV_DIRTY]

i was watchin the professor BACK IN THE DAYS! legend

[@JacobHighett]

Good job! great chat!

[@performa1]

No Jumper gets the best interviews on YT tbh.

[@Relik0414]

You keep me watching Adam. Keep the dope interviews coming bro.

[@ellamayoxoxo9510]

Fasho 💯 I wasn’t a big fan of Adam for a long time but the past year or so..the no jumper interviews have been so diverse and with so many cool interesting people..and also it seems to me anyways that since he’s settled down and become a dad..he’s just more chill. Not so much about getting fucked up and partying and siding with the majority opinion on things..it feels like he’s more comfortable with himself and it shows in his interviews. Adam has turned out to be a pretty cool dude 💯💕👏🏻

[@The40Glock1]

Adam killing it with the interviews lately such a good variety 👌

[@rugsbaby]

He’s a super good ball player, he’s like a modern Harlem globe trotter to me personally those guys were crazy.

[@gooutsideasfollows9105]

Imagine being the professor having to keep a straight face for the whole interview that’s a talent in it self

[@gilfarrell1856]

Man been watching u forever keep it up Professor!!!

[@herbertballin7]

The Professor is an OG and still killin it Much respect

[@hdog6371]

I thought professor would be more awkward but this was great well done Adam and well done professor both my biggest idols xx thank you Adam

[@SneakersAnonymousMatt]

shit I still remember the video of Adam jumping over the hobo clip and when he was doing a lot of bmx videos.

[@RedSoxBlues]

super entertaining interview, man thanks

[@T.A.HasNoFilter]

Professor is my guy! Salute nothing but respect ✊🏽

[@fuckyouiagreetonothing2050]

We need a Professor Live video of him playing the stalker 1 on 1 now, I would pay to see it

[@joelittorres]

Hell yeah...

[@chasonthedon]

I agree to this

[@lilvoid1197]

Need another Adam trippin in the Hollywood hills vlog/video

[@Chopper140]

That was deep

[@mikecast20]

O snap gonna get this listened to real quick!

[@AGmoneybagz89]

Every second of this interview was great

[@zizoraies8185]

Joker outfit hard af 🔥🔥

[@sodokami6347]

😂

[@kobegang4457]

Adam we need to see a Kay flock interview what’s the wait

[@litkidsandfam]

Shout to Adam 22 for these diverse interviews!!! Basket ball was my passion, turned to the streets an it was over. Love this an all interviews keep doin your thing my guy !!! Blessings from mine to yours!! 💯

[@xbergalicious8213]

Great interview!

[@thedon897]

I can’t stand when people ask him why he didn’t make the NBA. You do know just because you have handles doesn’t mean you’ll make it to the NBA😂 just look at Julian Newman, same story😂

[@thedon897]

@Reggie regardless you don’t make the league for just playin street ball😂

[@1Eashawty]

Julian is like 5’5 he never had a chance to make it to the nba

[@thedon897]

@real talk and so is the professor 😂 put him against D1 athletes and he’s getting LOCKED DOWN 💀💀

[@marx41mans]

To a scout...He didn't make the NBA because of body size. He is not the "prototypical" NBA Guard size. Compound that with the athleticism of tall NBA guards and he at a disadvantage. You hear the one guy make I.T or JJ Berera comparisons...small guards that make it and last that long in the league are the EXCEPTIONS, not the common. Its no different than guys that are good running backs or receivers, or any other positions in football...there is still a physical size requirement, same as the NBA.

[@mikelucasjr.2804]

nigga regardless he’s ah fucking interviewer he’s supposed to ask him shit like tht

[@dbandrews1987]

These dudes had the best convo while Adam looked goofy the whole time lmao

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

It was dope to finally find out what happened to the mixtape tour

[@matthewworsham4906]

One of the Best I've gotten to watch Adam do!!

[@Ro1Up]

Real Hooper. Bro got on a shooting sleeve in an interview lmao.

[@GAMESTERVISION]

Professor the kinda guy that you'd be cool with him dating your lil sister.

[@killaseason82]

He's 40 bro thats weird

[@killaseason82]

Unless ur a hillbilly

[@HIRISK]

That’s your takeaway? Wtf

[@youngdai9094]

The professor still touching crazy views how many years later gotta commend my guy💯

[@croatiankid6595]

Absolute legend I remember watching those and1 mixtapes