The infamous party series “Club Selecao” (which would later give its name to a new shoe model) is born. Co-ed bathrooms, Brazilian models and the toughest door this side of Fort Knox.

Sneaker Don Bobitto Garcia designs the CG Bounce Edition. Hype.

Fu, Niels, Petros, Armin & Coach Ralph found the KICKZ Academy, which takes two dozen teenagers to the greek island of Crete once a year – to drill basketball fundamentals and have a good time.

We host a Steve Francis and Damon Jones party, clinic and signing session in Munich. They like Maybachs, cigars and a wholottaotherstuff.