Lisa was there with her cancer-stricken mother; James was there tending to his niece after she'd been assaulted in a domestic dispute. After being cut, Sykes could've left Indianapolis for good and focused . Despite those hurdles, there Sykes was, still standing years later and using his day off before his first major NBA road trip to inspire the next generation. He's second on Green Bay's all-time scoring list, a mutantly athletic 6-foot-tall NBA prospect trying to will the program to its firstNCAA Tournamentbid since 1996. Trivante Bloodman is a 22-year-old senior guard from Harlem who's barely been able to sleep in the past week. "Loved James Sykes. Those are the things people have no idea what's going on behind closed doors with so many teams.". Moreover, Sykes graduated from there with a degree in Communications. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Keifer Sykes #28 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball while being guarded by Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan. 14, 2022, in Indianapolis. "The sacrifices she made, man. These are things when I used to come home and tell him, Dad, they telling me Im too small, or They not treating me right. So its crazy when I see all of the things Im going through today because Ive been through all of these things before. [1] The film follows Sykes' path from high school to his brush with the NBA. For more than a few college athletes, this is the side of life the public does not see. They want me to stay overseas to make more money for them. Sykes, who these days has NBA scouts frequently traveling to gelid Green Bay, has previously bypassed chances to turn pro early in Europe. Keifer Sykes scanned the gym at Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, watching as grade school children ran around playing basketball the game that's taken him around the world but. You can go to college. Joining his fifth club in 12 months, Keifer Sykes' path to his impressive NBL debut has been the continuation of a globetrotting journey for the Chicago native, who still has a goal to reach the NBA. Keifer Sykes was born on December 30, 1993. Follow IndyStar Pacers beat writer James Boyd on Twitter:@RomeovilleKid. Like Freeman, Johnson's been a father for only a few weeks. "We felt defeated," he said. Bell found out he was going to be a father when he returned to his phone following a workout. He has just one full sibling, James Sykes Jr., and seven more half-siblings: DaVon, Jarvis, Kristie, Jameeka, Rashaunda, Shakeeya and Antwan. He was 55. (Virginia coach) Tony Bennett went to Green Bay and was a legend there, and I think Keifer was the guy thats been next in line as the second or first greatest player to play there. Dayton kicked two players off its roster earlier this season after a dorm-room theft forced Archie Miller's hand. Keifer said that conversation will probably come in the next year or so. Keifer says his first pro basketball check will go toward buying and engraving a tombstone for his father. For me, my pride in him is just on his self-belief and determination.. Waiting. Its a remarkable story, and his story obviously goes back way before the NBA with his rise through Chicago.. Buchanan, who leads URI in assists, played in Tuesday night's game against the Flyers, a vital one for Rhode Island's NCAA tourney at-large chances. More than a decade later, and after making a name for himself overseas, the only box Sykes said he had left to check was to beat the odds his younger self foretold and finally play in an NBA game. She thought he had dropped something or whatever. The biggest help to me is my wife. At the time I didnt know that, but he was affirming my greatness. [12] Sykes was one of eight invitees to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2015 Final Four, where he placed second. In Wardle's eyes -- and having spoken to many coaches on this, many expressed similar sentiment -- here was a kid who was playing for something. It's free school, and I'm getting it, so let's go.". He felt shock, and immediately told his father. Sykes subsequently joined the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and averaged 16.3 points, 8 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. And I guess she thought or they thought I had maybe talked to my agent but I hadn't," Sykes said. He later joined the San Antonio Spurs on 28 September 2015. [16] Nine days later, he was acquired by the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of San Antonio. See, the basketball part, thats easy. That wasn't the case with a 7-footer at Louisiana Tech named Joniah White. After a game at Indiana in 2012, Dawson asked coach Tom Izzo if he could ride with his family from Bloomington to Indianapolis to escape and spend one night with his son. Almost every player interviewed for this story was scared to tell mom. [28], On August 5, 2021, Sykes signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Keifer Sykes was on campus after his freshman season at Wisconsin-Green Bay, taking summer classes and going through workouts, when his phone rang around 7:30 a.m. His older brother, Jarvis Tucker, was on the other end. In college, Keifer Sykes wrote RIP DAD on his socks, and if there's room, he'll write that same message on his sneakers so his father is always with him on the court. "It's fun, though. Breakups, forced relationships, long-distance relationships, fractures between families, money -- these are stresses that, comparatively, make basketball seem so simple. However, no valid sources have yet revealed his annual pay in numbers. This is a man who fondly recalls buying a $134 ring from Walmart the night before he proposed. The sacrifices she made, man. Until she did. Earlier that day, Sykes was at Marshall High School in Chicago, his alma mater, about a 25-minute drive from Proviso East, giving away coats and hope. If it happens, he'll count that moment, along with the one he experienced Friday, as two big wins for his hometown. Harrington praised Sykes for his resiliency throughout his triumphant but often tough career. when he's on the foul line. [17], On November 13, Sykes made his professional debut in a 10482 win over the Texas Legends, recording eight points, one rebound, six assists and three steals in 17 minutes off the bench. Sykes said he also shared a moment over the phone Thursday night with fellow Chicago native and former high school and collegeteammate Alfonzo McKinnie, who now playsfor the Bulls. According to Pacers teammate and Wisconsin native Tyrese Haliburton, Sykes is a GB legend, and fellow teammate Malcolm Brogdon had the chance to see that legend in the making during college. For his senior season, Sykes had high expectations as he was placed on the Bob Cousy Award Watch List (later becoming a Cousy Award Finalist), the Wooden Award Watch List, and the Naismith Award Watch List during the preseason. And when Michigan State's got a road game, he'll ask Johnny or Devonte, "Is that my dad playing?". Rhode Island and Nevada. Just to see him get that opportunity and be out here playing, Im so excited for him. pic.twitter.com/iZU0TTtaHa, James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) January 15, 2022. Even when I got here, (Boucek) just following me on Instagram and Twitter, and telling me alwaysto continue to chip away at it.". "He's earned it really starting in the summer just with his approach, his work ethic, his level of improvement, which has been gradual and consistent. Neither player entered the game, and McKinnie has since been waived, but that night McKinnie was just proud to exchange matching No. Chicago. They're cautionary stories but uplifting ones, too. His camp is having trouble getting them admitted into the road arenas. Lisa runs an out-of-home daycare operation. The 28-year-old doesnt remember the last conversation he had with his dad because he never expected it to be the final one. "We were a stage for him to perform on. Flash to Feb. 12, 2015, and Freeman's sleeping in the chair next to Kylee, awaiting his miracle. More: After hitting $1 million shot, Keifer Sykes signed with Pacers to be closer to home, Its only one team that wins out of 64, so the chances are whatever, Sykes said. They went through predraft workouts together in 2015.Thats where my respect (for him) came from. Suddenly he was holding ice chips and helping her breathe through the birth. That was crazy, but the craziest part is that if we had made it to the championship (in Australia), I wouldve missed the deadline to submit (for TBT).. He also became nervous regarding his recruitment. I was charging it. His son, My'Shawn, was born March 30, 2010. He averaged 11.2 points and 3.3 assists per game. However, they waived him on 21 October of the same year, after three preseason games. He has just one full sibling, James Sykes Jr., and seven more half-siblings: DaVon, Jarvis, Kristie, Jameeka,. It's very important to Keifer that KJ does not forget -- or rather, can easily remember -- who Keifer's father was. A few births have been by choice, but obviously many occur by accident. After Saturday games, White drives east through the dark trails and over the Mississippi border to spend his Sundays with Joniah Jr. Memphis' Kedren Johnson can relate. He's got a goofy personality and caring heart but also boasts a paternal side that's as sanguine as it is dedicated. "One time I asked him, and he didn't know. And in addition to that, you've got a demographic of kids without fathers, maybe more irresponsible, who don't understand things at a young age and make mistakes earlier.". When Sykes joined the Phoenix, Mitchell put him back at his natural position, point guard. Sykes' relationship with his son is the connection he carries from the one he had with his father, that connection he still feels, but one that inevitably dims with the passage of time. I had a translator the whole time, so I never knew what my coach said, and I never really knew what my teammates said either.. But since Sykes' family felt he was already being overlooked due to his stature, they decided to send him an hour across town to Marshall on the West Side, where his dream of being a basketball star had a better chance of flourishing. It's been an emotional journey for Freeman, who went out and bought a few pregnancy tests last summer, and then cried and hugged Kylee as they discovered they'd be parents. Some schools turned down interview requests. And these (five games) that he's played, he's played tremendously. He kept it from her as long as possible; the "entire school" knew about it, but she didn't. Sykes and the mother of his child broke up when he was 17, when he left for college. The two began dating and created a family out of wedlock. NBA News. Sykes made his second and third career starts against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden and Nets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan. 4 and 5, scoring 22 and 18 points, respectively, with Mitchell and Co. cheering from Australia. He has not revealed his current relationship or marital status. 1:08; See All. They saw my vision of playing in the NBA and we executed it.. "More basketball players have the opportunity to have sex with more girls. Keifer Sykes' 3-pointer wins TBT for Boeheim's Army. Whereas Dawson did not have a prominent father, Sykes' relationship with his was irrepressible. 10:51am: The Pacers intend to waive guard Brad Wanamaker and sign another guard, Keifer Sykes, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter). "It was a surreal moment," Bell said of watching his son be born. Sykes, Dawson and Gathers all have teammates who are dads. Keifer Sykes plays professional basketball in Turkey, not Los Angeles or New York. The two-time Horizon League Player of the Year scores a career-best 36 against UIC, helping the Phoenix win 72-67. We playing my hometown team, it was just my birthday (Dec. 30), everybody is excited like, 'You finally (got) the call up.' 12:00 am ET, Branden Dawson celebrates by cutting down the net after Michigan State won the East Regional Final of the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. section: | slug: paternal-fraternity-the-overlooked-reality-behind-so-many-college-athletes-daily-lives-as-fathers | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | This June will mark a decade since Keifer Sykes father died, 10 years of carrying on without his biggest fan. Keifer frequently shows his son photos to remind him. Because a lot of people dont even know the half of what it took for me to be here. Wardle answered his phone that afternoon to hear the mother of his talented newcomer crying on the other line. Magee is now enrolled at Grand Canyon University. "For me,itwas just me getting my first bucket. "She heard a thump, which was him falling over, but she didn't think nothing of it. The contract became guaranteed. [8] In a 6966 loss to Wisconsin, Sykes scored 32 points, including a highlight dunk in the first possession of the game. Having not yet committed to Michigan State, the stress of choosing a college only added to Dawson's ongoing personal strain. He relies on the motto, "More God," meaning that whenever he's faced with adversity, he'll trust God even more and remain the course. The biggest phone call. "I wouldn't say that it was planned but I definitely wouldn't say it was an accident," Gathers said of Bria's pregnancy, the climax of which included Rico taking four trips in one day to a Danny & Clyde's po'boy joint while Bria was in labor. Another is dealing with a touch-and-go situation in regard to an abortion decision. In that week, Sykes averaged 28.7 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game while shooting 53.6% from the field, 50% from three, and leading the Phoenix to a 30 record. It's scary how fast he is at it. One night, when a super . At one point, a boy asked the Indiana Pacers guard to follow him on Instagram. You cant eat before somebody whos older than you, you gotta bow, you cant drink alcohol in front of older people; it was just a full-blown different culture. "I know she's probably gonna cry (when I talk to her) because it's bringing tears to my eyes right now," Sykes said, his voice cracking. I told my family, 'I think the basket is moving or something,'"Sykes said, laughing. Although Sykes has not brought details of his wife in light, he is a father to his son Hugo and daughter Zarah. Come August, Keifer will be three months removed from college. Where was Keifer Sykes born? Keifer prides his relationship with his son as an extension of what he had with his dad. So she was downstairs cooking, and their room was upstairs, so when she went upstairs, that's when she saw that he was passed out. And if you got children, I got your childrens back because youre doing something positive.. I went to basketball for free college. Thats my dream, but I know the odds of going to the NBA, so Ill just use basketball to get as far as I can.. Anderson is banking on landing a pro contract overseas this spring or summer. Sykes was waived by the Pacers on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The death of Sykes father painfully added to that. 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One team has a father who's a leading scorer with a child who attends every home game but did not want to bring extra attention to the player or the program. In thesix years of his professional career, Sykes has played for various leagues worldwide, including the NBA and NBA G League. I was an All-Star, we won the regular-season (league) title and postseason title, but over there its so cutthroat, Sykes said. "Those of us that know his story, (it's) very compelling, and this is a culmination of a lot of work and a big dream.". What he didn't know was that he wouldn't be a part of it. Even when I was younger, he would just always affirm my greatness, Sykes said. When he's running around, jumping, having fun, I can't do nothing but laugh. Inconvenient, opportunistic, stressful, hopeful, problematic, irritating, invigorating, a blessing all at once. Keifer Sykes is an American athlete and professional basketball player. Keifer Sykes was born in Chicago, Illinois. Since leaving the university after his senior year, Sykes has played in the NBA G-League, over seas, back to the G-League, and finally was presented an opportunity seven years after his college. (In this case, an ex-girlfriend of Kiefer's told her.) Keifer Jerail Sykes (born December 30, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League. KJ doesn't know just yet how his grandfather died -- or even what death is, or that people disappear from the world in abrupt and unfair ways. Moments after making the million-dollar shot, it was reported by multiple outlets that Sykes signed with the Pacers, bookending a truly remarkable day. We come from poverty. Follow IndyStar Pacers beat writer James Boyd on Twitter: @RomeovilleKid. One of his brothers had called him before Wardle could break the news. Keifer Sykes, Indiana Pacers As a small guard playing in a big city, Sykes was consistently underappreciated and underranked. In the 2017-18 season, Sykes played for Ankara DS S.K. The mother, who Kedren has known since middle school, lives in Johnson's hometown of Lewisburg, Tennessee. Lisa Sykes said she cried nonstop when she initially saw the video, and she cried again while sitting in a back room at Proviso East with Keifer across the hall speaking to dozens of children she had just handed pizza to. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'biographyhost_com-banner-1','ezslot_5',132,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-biographyhost_com-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'biographyhost_com-banner-1','ezslot_6',132,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-biographyhost_com-banner-1-0_1');.banner-1-multi-132{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. Mississippi State is the prime example. Sykes said he had to rely on nonverbal communication skills to get on the same page as his counterparts, and after developing chemistry and playing well, it still wasnt enough. Wardle describes it as the hardest situation of his career, far beyond anything he faced during the summer of 2013, when accusations of verbal mistreatment from former Green Bay players threatened his job. "I can't wait to get the list of all the players they had ranked ahead of me. Sykes was still at Wisconsin Green-Bay when the shooting happened and came to visit Harrington shortly afterward. He so reminds me of Keifer.". On July 21, 2016, he was selected by Anyang KGC in the second round of the 2016 KBL draft.[20]. "When I got there, I was nervous, and it was kind of surreal," he said. The little guy is now doing better and just turned three months old. They think, 'that's what I eat, so that's what the baby should eat.' Keifer Jerail Sykes (born December 30, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League. Sometimes when he's here and he's with KJ, I'm like, 'Oh my god,he's just like him'. There's more to life than basketball. Supported by his mother, Keifer Sykes finally saw his lifelong dream come to fruition last year. Gathers recalls now the way he won her over -- by attending her 16th birthday party and jokingly signing a basketball for her as a present. "It's always been this way, really, but off the record, it's demographics, number one, and popularity of basketball players today," one coach said. But it came down to the last shot, and fortunately I was able to hit it and win us some money. For now, the per diem pays for diapers. There are dads playing at Minnesota and UNC Wilmington. My mom's going crazy, and my dad was taking heat. ins.style.display='block';ins.style.minWidth=container.attributes.ezaw.value+'px';ins.style.width='100%';ins.style.height=container.attributes.ezah.value+'px';container.appendChild(ins);(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId,'stat_source_id',44);window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId,'adsensetype',1);var lo=new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent);lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId+'-asloaded'),{attributes:true}); In Chicago, Illinois, USA, the NBA G League player Sykes wasbornon 30 December 1993. Don't do what I did.'". Sykes said he nearly "gave up on everything" after his father's death, but he kept going through countless sleepless nights to carry on James Sykes' legacy. "You can hear him in the stands. Sykes is featured in the 2018 documentary film Chi-Town, produced and directed by Nick Budabin. Keifer Sykes | | NBA.com Keifer Sykes PPG 5.6 RPG 1.4 APG 1.9 HEIGHT 5'11" (1.80m) WEIGHT 167lb (76kg) COUNTRY USA LAST ATTENDED Wisconsin-Green Bay BIRTHDATE December 30, 1993 DRAFT. When I was like, Oh, Im small, he was like, Nah, you can go to the NBA. Its really not about the NBA, Sykes says. "It's not easy, for me, but the best thing I have going on for me right now is my wife," Gathers said. He is at Green Bay because that staff impressed his father. I didn't learn that until Igotto college.". Without an iota of resentment in his voice, the Michigan State star answers: three years. So, he packed his bags and headed overseas, not to the more popular foreign leagues in Europe or China, but to South Korea. Sykes father, James, died of a heart attack June 6, 2012. Sykes, who went undrafted in 2015, signed a two-year contract with the Pacers last month after a strong season with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA G League. 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