Roc Nation Producing Docuseries on Classic Rucker Streetball Tournament (Exclusive)

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Roc Nation, EverWonder Studios and 3 Legends Productions are teaming up to produce a documentary series about the Entertainer’s Basketball Classic, the infamous streetball tournament in Harlem also known as the Rucker.

The film will include never-before-seen footage and will highlight the beating heart of basketball culture, the stars of the historic era and the connection between Hollywood, hip-hop and Harlem.

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“The Rucker is an integral part of basketball culture. I’m honored to have been a part of its legacy. We’re looking forward to sharing the history in a way that’s never been done before,” says Juan Perez, executive producer and president of Roc Nation Sports.

Adds executive producer Dorian “Black” Graham: “As individuals who lived the culture that was revolutionized by the EBC, we knew that Juan Perez and Roc Nation were the only ones who would be as passionate about telling this story as we are. We’re thrilled to bring this series to life and showcase the expansive impact of The Rucker.”

The basketball tournament, which takes places in Harlem’s Rucker Park, was launched in the early ‘80s by Greg Marius and became a white-hot event, with rappers like Jay-Z and Fat Joe sponsoring teams and NBA legends like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Allen Iverson and Kevin Durant playing on the court.

Juan Perez, president of Roc Nation Sports and Lori York, executive vp, film and TV, Roc Nation, are executive producers for Roc Nation; Mike Antinoro is executive producer for EverWonder; and Al “Cash” Avant, Robert “Gusto” Wells and Dorian “Black” Graham are executive producers for 3 Legends Productions.

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