Pro Amms 2009

Every summer in Chicago fans could gather to IIT and witness the Chicago Pro Amms. Here fans can witness there favorite local basketball greats past, present, and future play in this hot cramped gym and witness exciting games. NBA players, college players, and high school players participate and put on a great show.

Past participants include Michael Jordan, Horace Grant, Isiah Thomas, Tim Hardaway have all played in the Chicago Pro Amms. I remember back in 2001 when both Allen Iverson and Vince Carter played and put on a clinic.

Today Will Bynum, Sherron Collins, Shannon Brown, Imari Sawyer, Tyrone Kent, Antonie Walker, Bobby Simmons, Shawn Marion, Royce Parren, David Bailey, Pargo Brothers are the stars keeping the Pro Amms alive. The best part is when the crowd starts chanting WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT.....Translation: Destroy your opponent.

This summer, Chicago Pro basketball took place at South Suburban College and I did not attend a single game. When the Pro Amms were being held in IIT, there was never a fee but South Suburban College charged a $4 entry fee.

Next summer I hope the Chicago Pro Amms returns to IIT so we can see the likes of Will Bynum, Sherron Collins, Luther & Crandal Head, Derrick Rose, etc. Three of my favorite moments in the Pro Amms were watching Michael Hermon destroy Kendall Gill & Nick Anderson of crossover dribbles. Another was the the first time I witnessed Sherron Collins & Will Bynum destroy any player attepting to play defense.

I challenge Nike, NBA players, Addias to bring the Chicago Pro Amms back.