Jay "Real Game" Boogie
From Hoopedia
Slam Magazine called him the King of Cali Streetball. The kid from California with the sick handle has played on the And1 tour, played against the best in the country every summer at UCLA as a Magic Johnson All Star, played in the CBA, NBA summer league and the D-League. He's shared the court with NBA players like Paul Pierce, Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, Sam Cassell and Derek Fisher. He's also played overseas in the Bolivian League, where he was named MVP and earned the nickname The Roadrunner for his speed and quickness with the ball. The 6-foot point guard is like that and his game has a flair comparable to the ballers from New York City. And you know the LA native was down with the Showtime LA Lakers of the 80's, but we'll let him tell it.
"My name is Jay 'Real Game' Boogie Brantley and I'm old enough to remember when basketball was a team sport and when Showtime ruled the league," says the South Central, Los Angeles native. "Magic Johnson and the Showtime Lakers during the 80s era of NBA basketball were my basketball idols when I was younger. I liked their fast-break, run-and-gun style of play. I try to replicate that same style on the court today."
The name Jay Boogie was given to him because people always said that he looked like he was dancing on the court or boogin' down. His quickness and speed allow him to blow by opposing players and get to the basket easily. Spectators are often left speechless and amazed by his ball handling skills and tricks. But now with his focus on bringing back "real basketball" to the forefront of streetball where and not the all-flash-and-no-substance style of play that's become the norm on the blacktop, Jay has opted to extend his nickname to Jay "Real Game" Boogie.
"My game is flashy, but at the same time has substance to it," Jay says. "I model my game after the Showtime Lakers' style of play, where it is enterÂtaining for the crowd while still using fundamentals. I learned by playing in the parks and at various courts at the beach – legendary streetball court Venice Beach is one of them."
"The events always have an up-tempo style but we play with discipline and honor. Its not like a video game," Jay says. "For those that can recall the good ol' days of the NBA, we play exactly how the Lakers played in the 80s. Of course, I'm the MJ of the team."
In 2002, Macleem Sports Wear soon partnered with Jay and began working diligently on getting California streetball the respect and acknowledgment it deserves. Even though Macleem is a New York based company, they are firm believers that game recognizes game no matter where you're from.
