Al Vann proudly admitted Connie Hawkins posterized him.
Owned like a badge of honor.
“He had a beautiful smile as he dunked on you,” said the former New York City council member of District 36 in Brooklyn.
Barclays Center’s Suite A 17-18 on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn was filled corner to corner with family, friends, admirers and appreciators like Vann proudly paying homage to their very own.
The Hawk.
“We were blessed, we were blessed that Connie walked among us,” said Brooklyn native and former college coach, Ray Haskins.