A Muse For Wali Jones
Wali’s birthday falls on Valentine’s Day. But his heart lives in a summer gym, where the fire is still being passed — hand to hand.
Wali’s birthday falls on Valentine’s Day. But his heart lives in a summer gym, where the fire is still being passed — hand to hand.
A story about standing inside someone else’s legacy long before I had words for it—and the moment recognition finally arrived.
How eggs thrown in rivalry became a metaphor for coming together during America’s darkest hour Courtside Family This story was originally published April 10, 2020 and marked the beginning of a special relationship with Wali “Wonder” Jones, my dad’s teammate who has become like an uncle to me. Our conversations about basketball, civil rights, and what… Continue reading Brotherhood Beyond Rivalry: Basketball and Civil Rights in 1968
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