For decades, the Compo Beach basketball courts have attracted players of all ages and abilities.
Fathers teaching their daughters to shoot. High school varsity athletes and wannabes. Guys whose glory days are in the rear view mirror.
The other day, this crew — Cornelius, Srihan, Amir, Jacob and the rest — took over one of the courts. In their late teens and 20s, they organize games via group chats. Ben Meyer snapped some of the action.
They’re not the Knicks. But they’re not half bad at all.
And — here’s the most important thing — they have a ball.
(Photos/Ben Meyer)
Great photos! I hope the players can get copies!!