I grew up on Avenue C, and Tompkins Square Park was my park. That was where I played ball every day. I lived in that park. – Ramon Rodriguez
I played college basketball in West Virginia for two years, and then I graduated from NYU with a sports management degree because I realized the NBA’s not going to happen. – Ramon Rodriguez
I interned for the Knicks for one year doing community relations, but I absolutely hated it. It was a desk job, and the team was not good at all, and I didn’t realize how much that correlated to the office. It was just gray, gloomy days. – Ramon Rodriguez
A friend told me about a Nike competition, where they give you one minute to do tricks with a basketball. I wasn’t going to go, but they were giving away free sneakers. I ended up coming in second place. – Ramon Rodriguez
Growing up in New York City, my car culture is minimal. I rode on the train, the bus. I walked; I rode my bike, and when I was younger, I rode my skateboard. – Ramon Rodriguez
I spent a lot of time with the LAPD. I spent six weeks training, weapons training, ride-alongs, surveillance, interviewing them, in all different departments and divisions. – Ramon Rodriguez
The camera never lies, man. I’ve learned that. If you allow it, it will see right through you, which is kind of cool. – Ramon Rodriguez
To be honest, a lot of ride-alongs are not that great. There might be one or two calls on the radio – not a lot – depending on what time you go. – Ramon Rodriguez
On the streets, hanging out with the fellows, there are things you learn that no book can teach you. – Ramon Rodriguez
