In this episode, Doug talks with former Providence star and NBA forward Jamel Thomas on his rough Coney Island upbringing, not playing hoops until later in his childhood, transitioning into a stable environment in Rockaway, starring at the famed Lincoln High School, his relationship with Steph Marbury, their legendarily stacked AAU teams, why he chose Providence, and how he got other stars like God Shammgod to join him. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts!

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