Aquille "Crimestopper" Carr is Trying to Make the NBA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2014
- You've probably seen his high school tape. The 5'6 high school phenom, with ball handling skills that remind you of Steve Nash, and court vision that makes you think of Chris Paul. It was all supposed to go as planned for Aquille "Crimestopper" Carr. He would go to Seton Hall, become a star, turn into a lottery pick, and the rest would be history. Instead, right after high school he took his talents to China, where he lasted 5 months. Now, Carr is determined to erase the stigma surrounding small basketball players, and it ready to finish what he started and finally make a NBA roster.
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Damn. His agent look like he just woke up & said today I'm an agent & went to party city for some smart glasses
Hahaha
Hahaha
+Rick Rijuana Productions Well, when your "agent" says: "I look at this a really a HOBBY!" Hmmmm.....um jus sayin!
Hahahaha
+Rick Rijuana Productions lol and the two dudes standing next to him wearing a suit look like his homies.
I would never hire an agent who says "this is just my hobby" lol
right
Ben Jackson and dreamed at yelling at ‘his’ player. And roi comment doesn’t help either. Probably isn’t even a real agent just added for effect. 😂
well when you're a 5'6" basketball player with no resume that's about all you'll be able to find
Sounds like the worst agent
Lol the agents a fuckin hat
"It's always been my dream to yell at my player." WTF? What a dbag.
Gary Clutch Clark Oh, you caught that too, hunh? Just as long as his monkey runs in circles the way he wants him to. The reality is you're an agent- Don't you work for him? You invest in him at this phase at your own risk. When they don't have a name like this guy, they gamble at the hope of taking a bottom rung client that will blow up. If they lose dough they just lose it. And the reality of it is that Carr has always been talented, but he's not tall enough. Let's be real Mugsy was not a dominating player in the NBA. He was a novelty. In order to stand up against the avg guard or p. guard he's needs a minimum of 5'9 to 5'10 height. Otherwise you need open passing plays, 3 pointers, or lane penetration. MY FAVORITE 3 LETTERS ARE ROI.....SMH FUCKTARD. No way that prick could ever be my agent.
Finn Fisher Ok, not negating athleticism , look at Nate Robinson, extremely athletic but not an overall dominant point guard that is able to do more than create plays. He can't really double as a shooting guard. There are tons of players that are athletic that do not provide optimal value on the court.
pats4lifebb Goddamn, you are a fucking stalker weirdo.
Gary Clutch Clark love you too bae ;)
his agents look like high school kids who decided to put suits on.
This man get his agent off of craigslist
Or at the corner store...
makes sense he from Baltimore 😂
so now we know who can play kendrick in the kendrick lamar movie
That was the best idea I've ever heard of
Ctfffu
The sad part is that he would have been an outstanding college player. He should have at least attempted to go to college and get his degree. He would have been in a much better position now. When will these kids learn. There are only 450+ NBA jobs, and the odds on a under 6 ft player making it is not good especially at 5'6". Many GMs are not willing to risk their jobs on an undersized player. Education is the way out. It is so sad he will be like the thousands of other talented young men who never made it.
Totally agree. I played college basketball but I knew early on that I need a fall back. And that was finishing my degree. And I did. Now, I'm a senior manager in a brokerage firm. Education was my way out of poverty.
darwin orendain san ka naglaro ng college basketball?
HeyHowsMyDriving PCU 1996 to 1999
Nemesis Enforcer that's so true man
he is playing in the NBL Canada Now And it seems to be looking good for him !
those clowns dressed in suits pretending to be agents... lmao
He's part of the Rockets D-League Team he's very close to his dream congratulations to him!!
The small player stigma was barely addressed
Gabriel Ferraz wasnt adressed
Small players the best
Its funny how the description says on the second sentence: ball handling skills that remind you of Steve Nash, and court vision that makes you think of Chris Paul. No hate but isn't the other way around. Steve Nash= Vision and Chris Paul= Ball handling
Yea, whoever wrote that only knew 2 point guards probably.
ryanbxxxx probably rite?
+Carl
LMAO
Chris Paul has both, so no this isn't right.
His agent has no clue what he's doing lmfao this kid could of been a star in collage
+Kevin Heenan jr i'm pretty sure his mom already made him a star in his picture collage.
+Patrick Aye! Ah see watchu did there hahaha
my g ...its college....
Kevin Heenan exactly lol
His agents were smoking something, why put Aquille straight into the draft? He barely played in the D league.
Nigga should've went to college for atleast a yr then get drafted.. ik you got a daughter but still he could've been making millions
Kejuan Lawson couldn’t get into college
95% of comments dissing Carr’s agent.😩😩
There's a bigger stigma around knuckle head basketball players than small players. He blew it by not going to college. Now he needs a pro mentor if he's ever going to be a true professional.
Vice sports will rival anything that ESPN puts out.
This shows you that some agents are just out there to make money off young innocent kids, they know dang too well this young man doesn't stand a chance of making it to the NBA without a couple of college basketball seasons under his belt...its a shame how this young man even portrayed himself, the blings, tattoos...and even his inability to speak correct grammar will definitely be a turn-off for most NBA GM's....No question the kid has talent but going to college could have made all the difference
yeah exactly, when I heard he declared for the draft i was like "BRO...WHAT?" dude couldn't even finish a season in the D-League, no wayyy he could get drafted, ESPECIALLY this draft which was so strong! he set himself up for failure, he was just holding onto hope
inability to speak correct grammar? You mean speak correctly for a average white person. Grammar is for writing, not speaking. That would be diction... white people, want to force everyone to conform to them.
What's that fire ass instrumental that plays in the beginning?
What's the opening track?
10/22/2015 im still waiting for Aquille Carr to see him in NBA playing.
Just take care of your kids, thats all that matters.
not much about "the stigma of small basketball players." I appreciate VICE looking at basketball stories that are not the headlines, it's beautiful to see, but this was a bit misleading of a title and content.
name of the first beat?
Who knows the names or track listing to this video
Aye does anybody know the name of the beat at the beginning please ? At all ?
VICE Sports what is the intro song pls?
What's the name of the jazz song that plays around 7:00? It's so nice.
UmYeeaahh Lux DeVille - smoke break
GARFIELD ANTOINE Lux Deville got the instrumental from elsewhere. But with those music credits Vice gave at the end I have no clue who it was.
Cooley96
I SUPPOSE SO BUT I KNOW DEVILLE HAS A BANDCAMP PROFILE WHERE HE IS SELLING IT FOR 1$
Man he should have went to play in College and made a name for himself there. He is skilled enough to be relevant and thus scouts might consider him for a late 1st or early 2nd round draft pick. His HS legacy won't mean shit in the pros... but if he had made himself known in the collegiate level.. People might have taken a chance at him.
He let the white boy put poison in his head. Talked him out of getting a higher education. That right there tells me Aquiline isn't smart as he seems.
This fool should’ve got a degree
I hope he sees these comments and wake his ass up. It's still not too late for him to go to a college, get drafted, earn some money, and give his family a better life. He IS a special player and I don't wanna see him ends up being Lenny Cooke 2.0.
His agents look like they wearing halloween costumes
he had his daughter in 2012 or 2011 now she like 10 and this was 7 years dang time goes fast i am back watching
His daughter got beautiful eyes.
whats The name or beat of the first soundtrack?
his agent seems so phony
I read the same vibe you did bro. Facts
Y’all don’t understand that it’s easy asf to be a sports agent 😂 it gets hard when u want to be successful at it look him up he’s a big time NBA agent now😂
"The charges were dismissed so to me it's like it didn't happen"
Psychopath
Yeah that's not a healthy way to look at the situation
+JBG You conveniently neglected the fact that he said, "because it never did". asswipe
Congratulations Hugo, u have no ability to read subtext
+JBG Congratulations you have the prejudice to comment and condemn someone on something you know absolutely nothing about. dickwad.
Haaa that didn't take long to go full sjw. Like u know anything more about it. How long until you fulfill Godwin's law. Cretan
And LOL at that management team. Those guys look like clowns of the earth. What are they -- 20 years old? Talking about Return on Investment. Real managers wouldn't say that. Of course they care about Return on Investment. That goes without saying. He's just trying to sound like a big shot. Little twerp never signed a deal in his life.
song played towards the end?
Where he at Right Now???? Boy was Nice!!
what is the name of the song in the begginiing of the video?
Yo Vice, Wats the update on Aquille? the plan B?
whats the intro track?
WHAT IS THE FIRST/INTRO BEAT/SONG?
Go to college! You'll get more playing time plus experience higher level games to improve yourself. Scholarships dude! In the long run it well work out. You just gotta work harder!
Jay Maize It's too late, once you declare for the draft or play professionally overseas, or play professionally in the D-league you will forever be in eligible for college. That ship has sailed. His window of collegiate basketball opportunity has closed. Stick a fork in it, it's done! Get my drift.
Rob Bielitz Dame really. Talented kid. Hope he finds way soon. He's got it. Stay positive
He was playing at the jcc I live on MARYLAND and belong there. Dang
At 0:13 I thought that was somebody with his you know what out...
If greg oden still playing in the NBA this guy should be too.
That beat in the beginning is tough
I played at that elementary school beside the court wit my coach
Mogsy bouges was 5' 3, Spud Webb was 5' 7, Nate Robinson is 5' 10 or 5' 11. Hmmm.... He can play in the NBA there is no question! Its all about attitude young man. I want to see him in the league and I know he can be good!! Just keep working and keep your attitude up, your still relatively young so being 20, 21 getting to the league is no problem you just have to get there soldier! so soldier on and keep fighting for your shot!
He's in the d league good enough
Nate Robinson is 5 foot 9
Size makes u slower, a baller has handles, a shot and athleticism, height and vertical might help but cant be compared to raw athletes and talent
And when he gets there, I hope, he needs to learn how to save and keep his money intact. Stay away from the shenanigans that will put you to bankruptcy.
Watched him play twice here in Saint John! The dudes a beast!
I want to a follow up on this
He's acting like he made it already... He should of went to college grab some loans and grab a tutor. That money he put in will come back to him once he gets drafted but I guess we'll never know. Oh and that form is messed up he needs to get stronger with he's right hand he using that thumb to shoot..
When you let people in your ear, your head starts to get big. That fake agent gassed him up. He was just waiting on a payout.
VIce does it like no one else thankyou
THAT BASKETBALL COURT OFF OF SINCLAIR LANE BE PACKED IN THE SUMMER
What underarmours where those at 0:08
Sad he didnt make the draft. He deserves to be in the NBA
not really.... he's really not good enough
Che-Wei Yi Watch his hoop mixtape
Reggie Jackson do you really think a hoopmixtape makes you good... there are plenty of players- JP Tokoto is the first one that pops into my head- that tear it up in mixtapes and aren't good enough to make it into the nba. Tokoto isn't even good in college.. try again buddy
Che-Wei Yi He would of made it to the nba if he went to college.He have nba talent watch him in the d-league he averaged 10 points in 14 minute .I bet you if he was 6 foot he would've the first pick in the draft no questions asked.
he can't shoot.. his fg percentage is less than 40% and his free throw is under 70%. he's not nba talent or skill, regardless of his height
I always see him down the court when I'm down there.
I hope he makes it to the NBA. It would be a good look for the city . Baltimore 410
You awesome aquille, you an inspiration and motivation
I remember hearing about this kid a few years back. He was getting a lot of Division I offers. It's too bad he didn't do a year or two at Seaton Hall. Not everybody can do High School straight to NBA. Even if he has the athleticism and scoring potential, it's not enough. He couple years in Division I could've got him ready for the draft. You gotta think long-term. You can't go running to China the moment somebody waves money in your face.
I know your comment is old, but you're absolutely correct. Short guys need to attend college so that scouts can see what they're able to do in a team setting with a legit system. Can he run a team? Can he defend well? Can he move without the ball? Can he shoot? Ect. Most little guys who dominate in highschool average around 30 points, but aren't always demanded to develop higher basketball IQs. No team is going to put a 5'6 player at shooting guard, especially if he's not a great shooter off the catch. With that being said, Carr had the talent to make an NBA roster and should not have asked to be released from the NBA G league team he was on. He wasn't playing bad and even began to come into his own. Just needed to be patient and allow them to develop him. I don't want to speak on his off the court downfall because I don't know, but it seems like the wrong people were in his ear, especially in an area like Baltimore. You have people in those environments who didn't accomplish things and were possibly close to him because they wanted to benefit from his success, rather than finding their own path. He needed to hang around Muggsy Bogues and soak up his knowledge.
he needs more extension on his follow throughs.
Where is aquile Carr from
I remember his hoopmixtapes, man this is sad to see
ayy he's playing in the baltimore jcc gym
Ya'll keep acting like he was a sure bet to play in the NBA... he will most likely never sniff a roster.
and who do you play for?
Just know seeing this video. Wonder where he is now?
In jail
Should've just went to college for one year then enter into the nba draft, if he played anything remotely close to how he did in HS the buzz would've been crazy around his name and easily be a first round pick, I understand the money situation but one year of sacrifice for the endless possibilities that would've happened when he was drafted, there wouldn't be any issue's money wise for him and his family.
i strongly agree.. if you kill in college get the buzz along with more education your good.. but from the interview lets be clear my little soldier is gone need that education.. to many black athletes get money only when playing ball and become broke do to lack of education and money management.. hope the best for the little guy.. leave these females alone if you cant keep from touching them it aint that serious because if ya ass get locked aint no seeing the daughter or ball
He would not have got any playing time. Plus he has to feed his daughter. Overseas was the ideal solution.
Period point blank it looks like the fam is helping with his little one so I would continue on with college and ball.. but once again my man probably isn't into the books as much as the ball.. I would love to see him go pro though but you godda have it in class as well as on the court
***** He probably felt pressured to be honest. His parents may nor have forced him to make money right away. But they were probably throwing hints and subliminals that he should help out.
***** College would have been great for him. He could have not only had a far better chance of making the NBA; but also his maturity and take on life would have changed for the better. Whatever the situation, glad he isn't out there selling drugs or gangbanging so that is automatically a positive.
His next step should be playing for Ball Up,he already has the perfect name(CrimeStopper),the skills and hype around him,it"ll be a real good look.
Had 10 minutes to watch a video on my break at work. I saw this video and thought, hey, that looks cool. How do little players make it and what do they have to face?Unfortunately the video had absolutely nothing to do with the 'stigmas of a short basketball player' cheers for the time waste.
What happen to him?
I Think it will come with time he is playing in the NBL Canada there lots of past NBA Players in that league so he is still playing skilled basket ball as there league keeps growing each year
That's what's up! I'm happy to hear that about this young man. I hope you the best too!
No he is playing in the NBAD league.
He got so many years to be look at by the NBA
What college does for little guards is allow them to show they can play against bigger players on a high level... More than any thing Aquille needed to show he learned how to run a team... He is closer to Earl Boykins than any other guard that people attempt to compare him to... I hate how people turned on this kid, he has made mistakes but he can play. He is an NBA athlete, but he has to focus himself and humble himself to work in the things he needs to be a pro and not a show... God bless him and I pray he makes it... and if you happen to read this yourself, I would like to help you with your jump shot form as well as a few other things. Good luck young nigga!!
Aquille is such a talent to bad he ain’t in the league.
Should've done 2 years at Seton Hall and shown he could excel at a D1 level..would have definitely helped his draft stock..only chance he had and blew it
that kid has potential to put up alot of points. He may not put up as many as some of the other bigger more experienced legends of the game everyone jumps to conclusions about, but he can def get around pro players and score. If you can play in the d leagues you can survive out on the court in a pro game. Put him in
Music???
Being from the DMV I remember hearing & reding about him all the time.. Just sucks to see him stagnant right now. Ditch that agent & get with somebody who can really can help you bro.
Sad story. I bet he spent all his overseas money and today he is struggling. If he would have went to college and got a degree, at least he would have more oppurtunities beyond basketball.
Exactly.
Hopefully he stays safe no injuries or nothing and finds his way to the league or something that will put hin in a position the support his family at his highest ability because believe it or not the ball may have to stop bouncing at some point and then you have to be pressing pencils on paper or as in our generation pressing keys or screens on a computer.
I remember my high school years me watching this kid playing basketball. Fucking legend..
So mad I didn't go to Patterson I would have played with him
I got mad respect for dud hope sombody pick him up....
MY OLD NEIGHBORHOOD HA HA I WENT TO BREHMS LANE FOR A HALF A MINUTE I NEVER MET AQUILLE BUT I KNEW HIS UNCLE I WISH YOU THE BEST AQUILLE
just got signed to Houston
He didn't go to college because he had a daughter.. So he goes and plays ball overseas???
Nick Edberg I was laughing at that when I first heard it too, but then realized he got paid while playing overseas and would've been an indentured servant if he went the college route
You dumb af
No. He decided to not take the $750,000 offered over seas out of high school because of his daughter. So went to the G-League to stay local and not go to Seton Hall University. Had he went to Seton Hall he would’ve made the pros or had he accepted the $750K overseas he would’ve made the league as well.
Let the Crimestopper play in the NBA!!
Don't put your trust in people who can't even put on a tie when they come to see you practice, I guess this is why he playing ball over seas. He said he went this route for his daughter, but she still staying in the hood. If he was thinking about his future he would have went to college, got better, got a degree then see what happens. Now if he was going to be drafted out of high school, then I could see pursuing basketball first, but he was not. There is money to be made over seas, I just hope that he gets to spend time with his daughter, because she will need her father.
putting Baltimore on already💯💯‼
I really thing Aquille should just play at a nice team overseas and actually develop his point guard skills. Pick and rolls, setting teammates up, etc.
Patrick Beverley really became a solid point guard after his overseas experience. Now the Houston Rockets are really benefiting.
A lot of players want to play in the D-league just in case they get called up the the NBA, but that only happens a few times in a season. You get way more game time experience at overseas.
Dam man that's hard......but as a dad I would have been told my son I lived here on earth for a while now ur opportunity is here let me pass on my own and you son make me proud ! Get a contract !
Keep your head up Carr!
“I’ve always wanted to sit & yell at my player” sounds crazy. I see why his future got twisted.. trusting these type ppl
Lol I came into the comments section looking to see if anyone had something to say about the agent. Once again TH-cam, you delivered
But seriously what a fucking moron that agent is? And how dumb do u go to be to sign with him? Smh poor kid fucking his life more for quick cash
I remember meetin n watchin this dude drop buckets n kick my old highschool's ass n i thought he would break out into the league but things happen im glad he tryna get it right.
He had a chance to squash the assault charge, take some responsibility for that time in his life, move on, better himself- it's definitely possible without admitting guilt on youtube...but instead he ignores it and pretends it's nothing. He wouldn't have gotten community service for something "that never happened"
Made it 💪🏽😃
Size doesn't matter just because he's small doesn't mean he can't guard bigger player the good thing about him is e never gives up and let his game talk
He's a good player like many other but just seemed to throw it away. He shouldve pushed toward the NBA draft and stayed focused on that cause now hes gonna work a factory job letting down college for his daughter when he couldve went and gotten drafted...