THE MECCA PODCAST

The MECCA: NY Movers & Shakers - Jon Lopez

This episode of #themeccapodcast our Mark Williams sat down with Jon Lopez of Jon Lopez Photography, an experienced sports, editorial, and commercial photographer who has partnered Nike, the NBA, and Jordan Brand as well as Kicks USA, and K1X in addition to working very closely with Bobbito "Kool Bob Love" Garcia on many of international projects. Throughout the informal yet informative conversation, Jon spoke to his humble beginnings as a “street ball” photographer from Lower east Side of Manhattan to working several FIBA events including the Olympics as well as using his gift as a visual storyteller to influence the culture of basketball thought out the world. filmed and edited by: AUDREY BLACKMORE JON LOPEZ (jonlopez13 - IG / jonlopezone3 - twitter)

The MECCA: NYC Movers & Shakers - Justin Jacobson

This episode of #themeccapodcast our Mark Williams sat down with lawyer who works with many participants with many gaming leagues and esports expert Justin Jacobson. Covering a myriad of topics surrounding the Esports (BILLION DOLLAR) Eco-System. Check out Mark's conversation with famed lawyer Justin Jacobson.

The MECCA Podcast: Charles Lee

This episode of #themeccapodcast our Mark Williams sat down with former Division 1 Assistant Coach (Bucknell University) and current NBA Assistant Coach (Milwaukee Bucks) where they spoke about Coach Lee’s past as Patriot League Player and professional career as a four (4) year professional, Charles gave insight to his travels to the NBA, the DMV as a whole, his "love" with wine, and the NYC basketball scene. Check out Charles Lee directed by: DAJAH BARCLIFT filmed by: JELANI WILLIAMS & DAVID MARSHALL produced by: AUDREY BLACKMORE

The MECCA: NYC Movers & Shakers - Gary Charles

This episode of #themeccapodcast our Mark Williams sat down with with grassroots legend Gary Charles of The Las Vegas Big Time Basketball Tournament to discuss his past, the current state of NY basketball, his uber exciting summer time basketball tournament in the Las Vegas Desert, his relationship with Sonny Vaccaro and his mentorship of a young Kobe Bryant. Check out NY's very own GARY CHARLES TIMESTAMP: ▶️ 1:15 - 10:34 • Zendon Hamilton, Lamar Odom, Speedy Claxton, & Duane Woodward ▶️ 10:36 - 27:14 • Panthers, Riverside, Gauchos and Broncos ▶️ 27:16 - 29:40 • NY Swag ▶️ 33:50 - 41:06 • the MECCA ▶️ 42:34 - 51-08 • The Sonny Effect ▶️ 51:10-59:37 • Kobe Bryant I ▶️ 1:00:03 - 1:38:10 • Big Time Tourney (Emoni Bates, BJ Boston, Jalen Green, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs) ▶️ 1:39:00 - 1:51:00 Gatekeepers, Grassroots Trash Talk + Greatest Team Ever, Kobe Bryant II directed by: Dajah Barclift (@love_nd_bball - IG) filmed by: JHailey Roberts (@haileyroberts_4 - IG) produced by: Audrey Blackmore (@auddybaee - IG )

The MECCA: NYC Movers & Shakers - Royal Ivey

This episode of #themeccapodcast our Mark Williams sat down with Queens' native Royal Ivey an Assistant Coach of the NY Knicks. As a ten (10) year NBA veteran, Royal gave insight to his travels to the NBA, the current crop of NYC players in the NBA compared to when he entered the ASSOCIATION, the lack of purposeful training within the training profession, the NCAA, his non profit plans, the University of Texas and his job with his hometown NEW YORK KNICKS. Check out NY's very own ROYAL IVEY (+ fact check we missed Kyle O’Quinn, Taj Gibson and Mo Harkless as NYC players currently in the NBA... And prior to Moses Brown, Jalen Lecque, and Justin Wright Foreman making 2019/2020 opening day rosters) directed by: Dajah Barclift (@love_nd_bball - IG) filmed by: Jelani Williams (@jelaniw_ - IG) produced by: Mo Richardson (@mo__20 - IG / @mo_20 - TWITTER)