Jason Wallace

NICKNAME:
Mess

I’M FROM:
Brooklyn

WORK AFFILIATION:
Digital Marketing Manager @ Foot Locker Inc.

DEFINING CAREER MOMENT:
Winning the Slam Dunk Contest at the Nike People’s Jam at NBA All-Star 2001

I GOT MY START WHEN:
I grew from 5’10 – 6’4 over the summer when I turned 14. Suddenly, basketball became appealing.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:
To be a sports marketer.

BEFORE IT’S ALL SAID AND DONE, I WANT MY LEGACY TO BE:
One of the greatest players to come out of NYC.

“GO TO” MOVE ON THE BASKETBALL COURT:
Spin-dribble from right to left.

MY MOST MEMORABLE BASKETBALL MOMENT EVER WAS:
Winning the West 4th Dunk Contest after my good friend and former Dunk Champ Conrad McRae passed away.

I FELL IN LOVE WITH BASKETBALL WHEN:
I learned how to dunk on the rooftop gym at Brooklyn Tech.