Strangely enough, this edition of NBA Street is older than some of the kids, but they enjoyed it nevertheless. After it was explained to them that players like Rajon Rondo and LeBron James weren't around back in 2001, they asked where some of their favorite players were, like Kevin Garnett (Timberwolves), Ray Allen (Bucks) and Allen Iverson (76ers).
The tournament featured eight teams, one for each of the kids who wanted to play. Our tournament featured the Celtics, Lakers, Suns, Spurs, Heat, 76ers, Magic and Bucks, meaning that the kids were controlling current players like Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce as well as legends like Dikembe Mutombo and David Robinson.
After about an hour and a half of playing, we had our finals set: Abdullah, playing as the Milwaukee Bucks, was going up against Adonay, playing as the Orlando Magic.
Above: The Activity Room looks on during one of the games of the tournament.
The final game was a back-and-forth affair, as Adonay jumped out to an early lead before falling behind. The Magic, led by Grant Hill, stormed back and took a late lead. But Abdullah's squad wasn't deterred, and, led by current Celtic Ray Allen, the Bucks stormed back and won the game by just two points, 24-22. (Games in NBA Street go up to 21, but you must win by 2 points...so technically this one went to a sort of "overtime.")
Congratulations to Abdullah, Adonay and the rest of the kids who participated. Chances are that even the ones who weren't champs this time will get their shot at revenge in the near future.
Below: Activity Room footage of tense moments during the end of the championship game.
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