Entertainer's Basketball Classic is a basketball tournament held at Rucker Park in New York City. It was founded by Greg Marius in 1982. [1] In 1986, the original Rucker Park Tournament became the Entertainers Basketball Classic. [2] Participants of the tournament include NBA professionals such as Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Julius Erving, [2] Kyrie Irving, [3] as well NCAA elite players from schools like Syracuse University. [4]
Additionally, entertainers who have attended the event include musician Cam'ron, [5] Jay-Z, Fat Joe [6] Denzel Washington, Bill Clinton, Snoop Dogg, Bill Cosby, and David Stern. The event is often sponsored by companies like Reebok, [5] MTV, [6] and And1. [7] The MSG, ESPN, [2] and NBA often broadcast games from their channels. [6]
Entertainer's Basketball Classic is a basketball tournament held at Rucker Park in New York City. It was founded by Greg Marius in 1982. [1] In 1986, the original Rucker Park Tournament became the Entertainers Basketball Classic. [2] Participants of the tournament include NBA professionals such as Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Julius Erving, [2] Kyrie Irving, [3] as well NCAA elite players from schools like Syracuse University. [4]
Additionally, entertainers who have attended the event include musician Cam'ron, [5] Jay-Z, Fat Joe [6] Denzel Washington, Bill Clinton, Snoop Dogg, Bill Cosby, and David Stern. The event is often sponsored by companies like Reebok, [5] MTV, [6] and And1. [7] The MSG, ESPN, [2] and NBA often broadcast games from their channels. [6]