World Basketball Festival Complete Recap

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A few weeks ago, I flew out to New York City for the unprecedented World Basketball Festival put on by Nike, Jordan and Converse. It was an unbelievable event that featured tons of basketball games and other unique things to keep all the like-minded hoops people entertained.

Look below for a complete recap of all the WBF happenings.

Thursday, August 12th included a scrimmage between a split Team USA squad followed by by a Jay-Z concert.

Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul all made an appearance at Rucker Park on Friday.

Later in the day on Friday, the Puerto Rico National Team faced Brazil, which pitted NBA players from Puerto Rico Carlos Arroyo and JJ Bareja against Brazil’s Anderson Varejao.

Saturday Kobe showed up at Rucker Park to work with kids at the Chainlink Fundamentals Clinic.

Also during the WBF we talked to Kevin Durant, Rajon Rondo and Coach K.

Saturday Team USA scrimmaged China at Madison Square Garden.

Sunday Team USA played an exhibition match against France at Madison Square Garden. Puerto Rico defeated China 92-76 in the late game.

Here are the final highlights from the entire weekend, including the kid that stole the ball from Chris Paul.