Sebastian Telfair on Growing Up in Brookyn Projects, Friends Killed, Becoming #1 Player (Part 1)

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Sebastion Telfair, a New York basketball legend, had a candid conversation on VladTV about his unique upbringing and subsequent rise to basketball fame. Telfair grew up in Coney Island, Brooklyn, with both parents. His father, a Vietnam War veteran, struggled with PTSD following his service. Coming from a big family, Telfair clarified that he has fourteen siblings, not ten, that spans across his mother and father's relationships and includes notable names like Stephon Marbury (cousin). The star player also talked about growing up in New York during the nineties, which he described as rough, but said he didn't consider his childhood rough. Telfair began playing basketball at age 9 and quickly became a rising star, later going on to play in the NBA.

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Why you always have to refer to yourself aka Mr me too.

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AN THAT'S WHAT IT IS about Vlad

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[@rblack4211]

Say what you about Sebastian…..he is THE FIRST POINT GUARD EVER DRAFTED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. He set the trend for guys like Lou Williams, Monta Ellis, etc. He made mistakes like every person does in life…but he had a legendary high school career and lasted 10 years in the NBA. Not bad for a Coney Island kid. Salute 🫡.

[@bravey456]

And he shouldn’t have been drafted im saying that now in hindsight dude wasn’t good lol he was small and couldn’t shoot Lou Williams said him and monta went to the League cause they said if he got drafted we definitely can get drafted

[@phillybul215]

@@bravey456he was another overrated NYC PG that can’t shoot only can dribble…he got exposed by Shaun Livingston

[@bravey456]

@@phillybul215 Livingston hoed him bassy had the worst career of those that made the league in that loaded 2004 class

[@eib3137]

​@@bravey456nah he wasn't good he was phenomenal. This dude won MVP at ABCD camp in 8th grade. I personally think his biggest mistake was not going to Louisville. With all the mistakes and issues he still had a ten year career and was able to show flashes of the dominant guard he should've been in the league.

[@cuttycut2324]

He didn't set no trend by being drafted.....the GM that drafted him set the trend.

[@IamRandyJ]

Man it’s great seeing Sebastian Telfair 🔥🔥 Through The Fire is one of the greatest sports documentaries ever‼️ LEGEND 🫡🤝🏿

[@timmydigital]

Straight Up!

[@Mikefantasia22]

Agreed! Telfair should dine those years with Louisville

[@nicktru93]

Facts that documentary was special 👌🏼

[@deboii100]

Mane I remember this dude I watched his career for a Long time! When I was kid he was my motivation for wanting to play in the NBA he never reached his full potential and that kinda hurted a lil bit but shouts out to the brother tho man he most definitely made history 💯💯💪🏽

[@bizonc]

He didn’t reach his full potential and I think it’s more difficult than people realize at that NBA level. Hope he’s doing well.

[@SupeDupeTV]

Watched Through The Fire documentary on espn while we was in high school. Was really rooting for him to do good in the league

[@drestathagangsta8880]

Alot of us were.

[@TRIPP98]

“Give me 31 that’s my block” at 10 years old that kid was already as solid as they come.

[@natebaker2107]

New York City legend!! I appreciate the grey brim true New Yorker shit! Glad to him alive and well

[@thetony8959]

Me and son from the same hood. We had classes together. Ate blts together lol. This is big for Abraham Lincoln HS & Coney Island. Shoutout Big Brooklyn.

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Lincoln stand up !!

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@@user-yd8gi3fz8f facts

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@@user-yd8gi3fz8f big fax

[@mackavelimillz]

Through the Fire is one of the best documentaries I ever watched in life!!!! Had me running the stairs to get in shape lol

[@kjo2130]

Man Telfair was a straight up prodigy

[@ishanray]

He’s matured a lot since he was on breakfast club before jail. Glad to see it.

[@LIIIIIFE]

BASSY HAD PRIME JAY-Z ATTENDING HIS HIGH SCHOOL BASEKTBALL GAMES. BEFORE IT WAS COOL TO BE AT HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAMES

[@RDJenki1]

Vlad aint 💩 as a person, but damn he gets some great interviews that you didn’t even think of but realize you needed this whole time.

[@freesmokeeee7722]

So why ain’t he shit cuz people come on his platform and tell on themselves and that’s why yall think he’s a fed

[@chavat9251]

You don't even know him and you talking shit but you still here giving him views 😂what a clown 🤡

[@everythingbyjohn]

Facts bro grew up on this dude man.

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Do you know vlad personally? No? Ok

[@AloysG]

@@xavierwilliams4119I don’t need to know R Kelly to kno he’s a piece of shit, actions speak for u greatly

[@hellac6]

Big fan of this dude, had huge game in a small frame. Wild story, glad to see him out and hope he’s using this story to motivate the youth.

[@Detrimental313]

I always like Sebastian Telfair as an athlete he’s seems like a genuine person. I’m sorry to hear about his mother and his brother passing a few years ago R.I.P. To them 🙏🏾

[@jordanwhitehead1251]

Which brother? Was it the one in the documentary who was his assistant coach?

[@wavymcfly]

I played against him in High School, damn talented.

[@bosschedda_]

What school u went to bro ?

[@richardtorres9814]

I was on Jvee & seen him play against our Veristy team.... It was special how talented he was Extremely Quick

[@wavymcfly]

@@bosschedda_ Cardozo high school Queens NY

[@brianguthrie3803]

He played 11 in the NBA and an additional 4 overseas. That’s not a bad career he built some generational wealth for his bloodline and that’s what it’s about… he is a success because of that.

[@bizonc]

Exactly! Very few are repeat all stars. He had full career and built generational wealth as you said. Props to him. More to life. Very successful

[@richardl5545]

CONEY ISLAND STAND UP. LIVING LEGEND

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

My boy bassy Coney Island legend his cousin Stephon marbury put on For ci on so many levels his pops official that’s why Sebastian love hammers

[@brucelee3223]

I'm bought his 2004 basketball DVD about his life when it came out.

[@breezyfbaby7373]

Coney Island Legend

[@rapbenny]

Through the fire still the hardest basketball documentary

[@leokizzo3515]

Through the fire documentary is one of the best sports documentaries of all time

[@spliffjones3655]

Facts

[@everythingbyjohn]

Bro I’m telling u Smfh grew up on that dvd man

[@PrinceAkeem612]

This man was a legend growing up in the hood I would watch Through the Fire Everytime I had a game or went to the gym to hoop just for motivation !! This was before we had Zion or Lamelo on KZbin 😂 we had Sebastian 👍🏽

[@galedribble9535]

My ex’s father was a Vietnam vet. Was plagued by agent orange The government never took care of him just like many others who went through that same thing

[@bobbytatum84]

Unfortunately, they are finally taking care of Vietnam Vets with the PACT ACT.

[@antonio80594]

Yeah my uncle ended up dying from the effects of Agent Orange in 2006.

[@galedribble9535]

@@antonio80594 my condolences bro…me ex’s pops died in 2013

[@bencintron2368]

Why would any person of color join this racist country military talk about Stockholm syndrome

[@user-wn4vl6tr3d]

Lost my father to an illness caused by Agent Orange in 2021.

[@davidcoombs9282]

Love his older brother Dan. RIP to his mother as well Mrs Erica. She is Stephon Marbury first cousin

[@DarvinhandsinthepocketHam]

I used to have the through the fire doc from Sebastian telfair. That shit was dope

[@drestathagangsta8880]

You can watch it on KZbin still.

[@MrUnpredictable187]

The 90s was the aftermath of the 80s that’s the best way to put it💯

[@michaelrodriguez7380]

He was one of my favorite players growing up.

[@brandonhooper37]

He had a certain look. No homo

[@tyriqthepharaoh1285]

It's Great To See Him Free...

[@pfizz490]

Love how he shouted out the Vets in the beginning.. solid dude especially being the son of a Vietnam Vet.. I cringed when Vlad gave props because I’ve never heard him give veterans any attention even when he was interviewing Andre Rison about his Dad..

[@brianturner4760]

I still remember his documentary He was up Adidas shoe deal and all Straight out of high school

[@KAZ109]

Man I loved watching him play . I probably still have the slam magazine with him and Lebron on the cover

[@TonyPajamas24]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thechillspot675]

Sebastian got 1 hell of a story 😂 this about to be good lol

[@dlo2334]

Was so disappointed that he didn’t go to Louisville

[@JosephPacinoStone]

Through the fire a classic documentary

[@sosadauno]

this nigga a legend ion gaf af what nobody say on my soul !

[@simpdown1404]

Coney Island was wild crazy back in the days iykyk

[@ColinCaptures]

Wow was not expecting this one! You the goat Vlad

[@terrancej329]

Over the weekend I jus watched through the wire again crazy this jus came out

[@sugashaq9885]

Bassy always been a real one.

[@lev887]

I've always admired the journey this young warrior has taken, despite all of the obstacles in his path. Very inspirational. Much continued success with the rest of your life king Sebastian...

[@kenzomountain-oq8wk]

Salute Bashy. Played with you in Most Precious Blood. You been gifted. Peace!

[@ricardored207]

A family of ballers from the same rough ass hood of CONEY ISLAND…. I remember seeing Stephon outside of NATHAN’S on some humble shit,with his people’s eating food they ordered‼️ The 90’s was rough but definitely a great time to be alive and survive in NYC‼️

[@popeofnyc]

Looking forward to this one 💯

[@Domo-yo4pz]

Been a fan of him since his 10th grade year...

[@JohnKing-jz9zb]

Thank u vlad for having different guest unlike art of dialogue who every interview is about Tupac and it’s getting played out hearing the same corny stories all the time

[@Cyril_P.]

Wow. Nice one Vlad🙌🏾

[@Cronellishways]

Definitely remember this guy, he was a beast.

[@johngoodwin279]

Wasn’t expecting to see Bash today💯✊🏾

[@Chvyz]

Through the Fire was such a dope ass doc

[@kevmo2990]

going to enjoy this one

[@gracejones6434]

Bassy says shout out to the veterans. Respect brother. Salute!! 🫡

[@kendalledwards6330]

Real legend watched through the fire everyday when I was 7 man was 5:10 and went lottery out of high school and played 10+ years in the league how can people say that’s a bust

[@donovanmarcus289]

Can't wait for this one!

[@brainsmith8890]

Coney Island legend

[@kyronmoore3603]

This is gonna be a nice one!!!!

[@Lenasevilla-yb4ei]

Hey bashy. I grew up with him in Coney Island.😊 so happy to see him

[@nicolassims9609]

Glad to see him out

[@Eatm3]

This the one vlad!

[@BigKat85]

This the one I been waiting on.

[@monoloworld]

Through the fire was amazing bassy when he got drafted and his peoples was crying shit was emotional cause he’s from the hood.

[@enzigenes]

Dude life can be a movie. Frfr

[@spliffjones3655]

Damn good shit Vlad

[@geraldbroadnax2992]

Shout out to the Vets. Thanks Sebastian for acknowledging that.

[@donpthag]

i remember him and this interview is captivating. cant stop watching it... he had the ball on a string like nobody else but i feel like he was in the middle of a lot of NYC chatter and noise thats why he never reached his full potential. But for where he started from to where he made it to was/is a major accomplishment.

[@LIIIIIFE]

GREATEST BASKETBALL DOCUMENTARY SINCE HOOP DREAMS

[@Apollo-jy1jw]

Basi was and still is a legend in Brooklyn, stand up!

[@travisroberts8310]

Bassy Brooklyn legend 🐐

[@Mikefantasia22]

Man this could be legendary. Telfair made a generation reakize some people need those 4 college years

[@judgefaction]

Wow i remember the hype for telfair especially growing up in brooklyn smh life is humbling

[@Natescoop8800]

Biggest hype beast ...ultra overrated

[@JamesHudson-hl2pf]

“LIFE IS HUMBLING”!!!!!

[@Topcommentgawd]

@@Natescoop8800still a legend in one of the most popular cities in america and you are a nobody

[@malontedavis304]

BA Gone Forever Be A Legend 🎡🎡🎡🎡 Shout outs to my 31st and Surf Niggas

[@jaimetorres2794]

Genuine vibes... 🙏🏽

[@shentavionemoore]

Bassy! Where TF you been??? I remember watching Through the Fire as a little kid & then go hoop right after!

[@redpillstepdad]

i remember when he committed to play for Louisville and Rick Pintino. saw his HS highlights at Lincoln i believe.

[@bobbytatum84]

Should've gone there for at least a year.

[@moneymaker4417]

Yep Rick wasted that pick and Rondo wanted it

[@drestathagangsta8880]

​@@bobbytatum84Telfair did an interview with Slam Magazine back in 2013 saying he wishes he would've gone to Louisville for a year or two.

[@Mazimoney2]

I’m from Coney Island Bass is one of the greats lyrics ever do it on and off the court to this day. Salute bass

[@dos2461]

Top 5th grader in the country is WILD! buddy was nice. Def a legend

[@WhatIsaysGoes]

Bassy!!!!!! One of my favorite bball players ever!!!!

[@darealphantom]

Love Sebastian I watched his doc and wanted him to win in the NBA and be an all time great it didn’t happen but he made it to the league

[@thoro4star]

Lincoln HS stand up!

[@youadubthebrand1041]

Brooklyn Legend 🔥🔥🔥

[@WawaMarvel]

I forgot the year, was right when he was making noise on the league and signing that big money, i ran into this guy in queens and bk multiple times in that year. Qns blvd, kings plaza, etc. the last time we saw each other that year, we were walking down the street towards each other. We looked at each other and just laughed and head nod. It was like how in the world do we keep walking by each other so often as big as ny is 🤣

[@carltonrudolph]

had to be weird lol

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Great look for Sebastian Telfair to tell his story on Vlad TV.

[@WiseProfitz]

Him and his cousin Marbury were nice 🔥

[@polofrost5078]

This heat

[@yoo-mx4pv]

Vlad helping the homie with sum bred since he been out . Good looking glad

[@Domooo6]

Dawg i used to watch his documentary everyday wen i was a kid 😭

[@Mastermindmarquis]

This Bassy A NYK Legend For Sure Coney Island 🐐

[@thehiphopfactory]

Grew up across the street from Bash, played on the same team at ps 329. Always been nice at ball.

[@Steven-ik6xx]

Bassy is a fucking legend to whoever loves hoop. Through the fire was inspiring and had me wanting to be just like him.

[@EddiXP]

Through the Fire was an amazing tape back in the day! Everyone thought he was gonna be one of the greatest ever.

[@johnnyboy7256]

Damn! Vlad just might be the hardest working man on KZbin

[@ramelbrown2098]

Living Legend 💯💯

[@jarodmcmichael9944]

My cousin Sebastian! Shout Out to you Family!!!

[@jonnydong6892]

Wasn’t expecting this one fr

[@cresv422]

Rashad mcants shouted him out today on Gil’s arena 🔥

[@rbcdobe]

This shud be a good one

[@kelvinboyd4847]

Man he a brother had ups and downs but glad he ok ..

[@yoo-mx4pv]

Where's the full?

[@coreyjordan2745]

This should be a very interesting interview. Wow