Where the concrete met our passion,
that’s where it started.
No indoor courts.
Just concrete—hard, cracked, and lopsided.
In the middle of the hood, The monkey bars, bike rims,
milk crates, where our baskets.
where sirens sang and chain nets clanged,
that’s where we played.
1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 5-on-5, horse,
"I'm magic, you're bird", thirty three/twenty one…
whatever we played, we made it a serious
high-level game.
No refs, no videographers for highlights.
Just passion for the game.
Imagination turned that concrete into our arena.
We created a culture. It's time to re-start,
"Begin Again!
WELCOME
At ConKrete Playground, we build moments that live forever. From the court to the crowd, we tell raw stories, celebrate the grind, and connect culture through the heartbeat of those who grew the game.
The Playground
The scout
Southeast’s Finest Makes Her Mark 💫Liatu King has officially signed a hardship deal with the Los Angeles Sparks, becoming the latest hooper from Southeast D.C. to touch the league! 🙌🏽 Born and raised in the heart of the city, a proud product of Johnson Jr. Middle School, Liatu is the first girl I ever coached—and now she’s a pro.
From tough courts in Congress Heights to this WNBA moment, her journey is everything Conkrete Playground stands for: grit, growth, and greatness. 💪🏽 She joins UCONN Assistant Coach Jamelle Elliott as another legend from our same neighborhood and school, proving that Southeast doesn't just produce talent—we produce greatness.
In this week’s edition of The Scout, Conkrete Playground breaks down the game of NBA All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, one of the most instinctive and refined guards in basketball.
Short Stories as they trend. Moves, on and off the court
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