[Streetball’s
Finest – 2.26.13] – Remembering Tyrone “Alimoe”
EvansInks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls
Images: Various sources
Today marked a very sad day for basketball fans everywhere, as former AND1 Mixtape standout Tyrone “Alimoe” Evans A.K.A. The Black Widow passed away. Initially introduced worldwide in AND1 Mixtape Tour Volume 6, the Harlem-born streetball legend reportedly died due to a seizure, most likely complications from his bout with diabetes (this according to his close friend and another AND1 Mixtape player Aaron “AO” Owens via Instagram).
Nicknamed the Black Widow, the 6’8” Evans was fondly remembered for his
crazy handles despite his lanky frame, as well as his electrifying dunks. Fellow AND1 Mixtape Volume 6 alum, Troy “Escalade” Jackson has also passed away back in
February 2011 (click HERE for related article).
Alimoe’s former AND1 teammates have been
overcome by grief and shock with his sudden passing, and their reactions have
resounded online, via Twitter and Instagram, where they posted images of him
and offered their messages of condolences.
Posted below are some of their reactions.
Baby Shaq
Helicopter
AO
Hot Sauce
Professor
Roscoe
Silk
I’ve posted some Alimoe images and Youtube videos below, and in
behalf of the AND1 Ph family, we offer a quiet moment for one of the most influential
streetball legends in And1 history.
R.I.P. Alimoe. Gone…but not forgotten.
During his heyday, The Black Widow regularly destroyed the competition with
his crazy handles, sick dimes, and flair for the spectacular plays.
Alimoe's ballhandling skills were legendary.
Alimoe provided insights and a dribbling tutorial for
aspiring basketball players, as shown in video below.
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