In a groundbreaking fusion of sports and dining, the highly anticipated NBA Courtside Restaurant in Toronto has opened its doors to basketball enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Located along the Toronto waterfront, it has quickly become a cultural landmark, immersing guests in the captivating journey of NBA players while celebrating the vibrant world of black and urban culture. Drawing inspiration from the league and its profound influence on popular culture, the restaurant creates an immersive environment that reflects the stages of an NBA player’s path from dreamer to champion. Every corner tells a story, with captivating artwork and décor…
Author: Ronny Musikitele
Canada’s rising basketball stars suited up at the second ProCAN Invitational over the weekend for a chance at going pro. The invitational provided a platform for graduating Canadian athletes to exhibit their basketball talent to an array of basketball decision makers, including coaches, executives, agents, managers, media personnel, and more. The event featured the first-ever Canadian women’s game alongside the men’s game, and it was a resounding success. Look no further than the ProCan Invitational Two for a firsthand look at the rise of Canadian basketball. The invitational began with a full day of basketball, where players had the chance…
The Toronto Raptors have fired Nick Nurse. After another disappointing season, the team decided to part ways with their all-time winningest coach and the only man to lead them to a championship. Here’s why Ronny Musikitele says it was too soon. Despite his exceptional accomplishments and status as one of NBA’s top coaches, receiving the Coach of the Year award in 2020 and leading the team to their first championship in 2019, Nick Nurse was let go. Although many championship teams have gone through ups and downs, some coaches have remained in their seats. Given Nurse’s accomplishments and the obstacles…
In his Ice Queens film review, Ronny Musikitele says the film is a fitting tribute to the contributions of Black women in Hockey. After the critical acclaim he received for his documentary Soul on Ice: Past, Present, and Future, which revealed the unsung achievements of Black hockey players throughout history, fans of Kwame Damon Mason can look forward to yet another uplifting documentary about ice hockey, this one focusing on the contributions of Black women. The story behind why the film was made is reason enough to enjoy this documentary. Mason was touring cities on behalf of the NHL to…
