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Catching up with the one and only God Shammgod on his 40th birthday

God Shammgod. A name that rang bells in neighborhoods nationwide. Kids wanted to imitate his legendary crossover move, but not many were able to execute it the way he could.

From playing pickup games in New York to thriving at Providence College, Shammgod -- known as Shammgod Wells in high school -- built a legacy for himself in the world of basketball. He even became a trendsetter overseas, where he spent several years after playing one season in the NBA for the Washington Wizards. To this day, NBA luminaries say he had one of the best handles they've ever seen.