Ride Along
VICE SPORTS | SERIES
Dr. J Talks Fighting Larry Bird and Playing at Rucker Park
We met up with Julius Erving at All-Star Weekend to discuss the ABA, his infamous fight with Larry Bird and the evolution of dunking from the free throw line.
Director: Kfir Goldberg | Executive Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Eric D. Cohen | Producer: Kfir Goldberg | Co-Producer: Elias Tanner | Series Dir. of Photography: Anthony Arendt | Editor: Arlen Konopaki | Associate Producers: Matthew Hirschhorn, Sean Spencer, Lanna Wang | Director of Content: Will Kiersky
Dr. J Talks Fighting Larry Bird and Playing at Rucker Park
We met up with Julius Erving at All-Star Weekend to discuss the ABA, his infamous fight with Larry Bird and the evolution of dunking from the free throw line.
Director: Kfir Goldberg | Executive Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Eric D. Cohen | Producer: Kfir Goldberg | Co-Producer: Elias Tanner | Series Dir. of Photography: Anthony Arendt | Editor: Arlen Konopaki | Associate Producers: Matthew Hirschhorn, Sean Spencer, Lanna Wang | Director of Content: Will Kiersky
Cam Jordan on his Family Legacy and Losing Will Smith
During Super Bowl Week, we rode along with defensive end Cam Jordan of the New Orleans Saints. He told us about learning from his father, NFL Pro-Bowler Steve Jordan and the death of his friend and fellow Saint Will Smith. Presented by Lexus.
Director: Elias Tanner | Executive Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Eric D. Cohen | Producer: Kfir Goldberg | Co-Producer: Elias Tanner | Series Dir. of Photography: Anthony Arendt | Editor: Arlen Konopaki | Associate Producers: Matthew Hirschhorn, Sean Spencer, Lanna Wang | Director of Content: Will Kiersky
Carlos Hyde Talks Chip Kelly and Ohio State
We met up with Carlos Hyde in Houston to talk shop at the Super Bowl. The 49ers running back discussed transitioning to the NFL (it's not like what you see on TV) and what he wants to do when he reaches the game's greatest stage.
Director: Elias Tanner | Executive Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Eric D. Cohen | Producer: Kfir Goldberg | Co-Producer: Elias Tanner | Series Dir. of Photography: Anthony Arendt | Editor: Arlen Konopaki | Associate Producers: Matthew Hirschhorn, Sean Spencer, Lanna Wang | Director of Content: Will Kiersky
JR Smith On Playing With LeBron and Melo
With tattoos up to his neck, a stint in China under his belt, experience playing with two of the very best, and a possible championship on the way, there are many reasons why JR Smith is probably the most high profile bench player in the NBA. In this RIDE ALONG, he talks about them all.
Director: Michael D. Ratner | Executive Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Eric D. Cohen, Mike Tollin, Mason Gordon, Will Kiersky | Producer: Caitlin Callaway | Co-Producer: Adam Goldberg, Dan Marks | Series Dir. of Photography: Anthony Arendt | Supervising Producer: Dan Bradley | Associate Producer: Matthew Hirschhorn, Kfir Goldberg, Sean Spencer, Danny Barton
Chandler Parsons on the Deandre Drama and the End of Kobe
After signing a contract with Mark Cuban at a Dallas night club, Chandler Parsons became the Mavericks' chief recruiter for Deandre Jordan. That... didn't quite work out. In this Ride Along, Chandler recounts the tug-of-war over his longtime friend, his growth from a petulant and overlooked kid at the University of Florida to a respected NBA veteran, and his thoughts on facing Kobe one last time at the Staples Center.
Director: Michael D. Ratner | Executive Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Eric D. Cohen, Mike Tollin, Mason Gordon, Will Kiersky | Producer: Caitlin Callaway | Co-Producer: Adam Goldberg, Dan Marks | Series Dir. of Photography: Anthony Arendt | Supervising Producer: Dan Bradley | Associate Producer: Matthew Hirschhorn, Kfir Goldberg, Sean Spencer, Danny Barton
Myles Turner on Rookie Hazing and Blocking Lebron
Myles Turner was one of the most impactful rookies of this past NBA season. But that didn't save him from his veteran teammates, who made him fetch breadsticks for the whole Pacers squad before every team flight. In this Ride Along, Myles takes us behind the scenes on his rookie season.
Director: Kfir Goldberg | Executive Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Eric D. Cohen | Producer: Kfir Goldberg | Co-Producer: Elias Tanner | Series Dir. of Photography: Anthony Arendt | Editor: Arlen Konopaki | Associate Producers: Matthew Hirschhorn, Sean Spencer, Lanna Wang | Director of Content: Will Kiersky
Reggie Jackson Unleashes His Best Stan Van Gundy Impersonation
After years of coming off the bench with the Thunder, Reggie Jackson has become a star in Detroit. But he had to go through a somewhat acrimonious split with his former teammates to get there. In this RIDE ALONG, Reggie gives us the inside scoop on the OKC breakup, gives us his best Stan Van Gundy impersonation, and lets us know what life was like growing up in London.
Director: Kfir Goldberg | Executive Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Eric D. Cohen | Producer: Kfir Goldberg | Co-Producer: Elias Tanner | Series Dir. of Photography: Anthony Arendt | Editor: Arlen Konopaki | Associate Producers: Matthew Hirschhorn, Sean Spencer, Lanna Wang | Director of Content: Will Kiersky