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🥊 A SYMBOL OF GRIT. A CITY BUILT ON HEART. A MISSION THAT NEVER STOPS! 🥊

In the heart of the City of Brotherly Love, the legendary Rocky Balboa statue stands as a powerful reminder that greatness is built through perseverance, dedication, and the courage to keep pushing forward.

That same spirit was on full display as East Point Parks & Recreation and Cultural Affairs Director Shellord Pinkett III and Assistant Director Dwan Anderson attended the NRPA 2026 Conference in Philadelphia!

From the steps of Rocky to the future of recreation, our leadership team is committed to bringing back new ideas, innovative strategies, and inspiration to continue serving the East Point community.

Because at East Point Parks & Recreation, we believe every child, every family, and every neighborhood deserves a champion!

🥊 We don’t just build programs. We build champions, strengthen communities, and create opportunities.

East Point Parks & Recreation & Cultural Affairs — The Best Rec in the World!

#EastPointParksAndRec #NRPA2026 #RockyBalboa #CityOfBrotherlyLove #ParksAndRecreation EastPointGA CommunityChampions TheBestRecInTheWorld

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🏀🌟 FROM Woodward Academy TO THE NBA. 🌟🏀

The League at East Point was honored to welcome one of our own, Will Richard, for an exclusive postgame interview.

A hometown talent, Will made his name at Woodward Academy, where he became one of Georgia’s top high school players before taking his game to the college ranks. His journey led him to the University of Florida, where he helped lead the Gators to a National Championship, cementing his place in college basketball history. Now, he’s living the dream as a member of the Golden State Warriors.

After taking in the action, Will sat down with us to talk about the atmosphere, the level of competition, and what makes The League at East Point such a special place for basketball.

When players who have reached the highest level come back home and show love, it means something.

🎥 Check out the full interview and hear what one of East Point’s finest had to say.

The city keeps producing.
The culture keeps growing.
#SayLess

#TheLeagueAtEastPoint #EastPoint #WillRichard #GoldenStateWarriors WoodwardAcademy FloridaGators NationalChampion HometownHero GeorgiaBasketball SayLess

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🏀🔥 WHEN THE NBA COMES TO THE LEAGUE… PEOPLE TAKE NOTICE. 🔥🏀

Week 4 brought a special guest to The League at East Point as veteran NBA official Jonathan Sterling stepped onto our court to officiate a few games and experience the energy for himself.

With nine NBA seasons, more than 350 regular-season NBA games, NBA All-Star Weekend assignments, six years in the NBA G League (including the G League Finals), plus experience in the WNBA and as a FIBA official, Sterling has worked basketball at the highest levels of the game. (NBA CMS)

After the final whistle, he sat down with us to share his thoughts on the atmosphere, the competition, and why The League at East Point continues to earn respect from some of the biggest names in basketball.

🎥 Check out the full interview and hear what an NBA veteran official had to say about one of the toughest and most competitive leagues in the city.

The standard is different.
The energy is different.
#SayLess

#TheLeagueAtEastPoint #EastPoint #Basketball #NBAOfficial JonathanSterling Hoops RespectTheGame Week4 SayLess

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THE NEXT CHAPTER‼️

#eastpoint #parksandrec #unc #nba #bestrec🌍

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Draft Day‼️

MORE THAN A RECREATION CENTER

#bestrec🌍 #nba #lottery #fyp #reel

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“Behind every great player is someone who never missed a game. ❤️

In this clip, Caleb Wilson reflects on the impact of his father—being there every step of the journey, offering advice, support, and guidance from the rec center to the national stage.

And in a full-circle moment during a Slam Magazine photo shoot, Caleb was surprised to learn that the lead photographer @zachwolfe is now a volunteer coach at East Point Rec.

A reminder that no matter how far you go, the people and places that helped shape you are never far behind.

From East Point to the NBA Draft stage. The story is bigger than basketball.

#BuiltHere #EastPointRec #CalebWilson #NBADraft #TheJourney

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Before the bright lights. Before the rankings. Before the NBA Draft.

There was a father who never missed a step and a young kid from East Point trying to find his way.
In this exclusive sit-down, Caleb Wilson reflects on the unwavering support of his dad and the moment basketball became more than just a game—it became the dream.
From the courts of East Point to the doorstep of the NBA. This is where the journey started.

Full interview drops after the NBA Draft. Stay tuned. 🏀❤️

#BuiltHere #EastPointProud #CalebWilson #NBADraft #bestrec🌍

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It's better to live one day as a lion than a dozen years as a sheep‼️🫡 @thesyarinotsorryshow 🏀

🎥 @tq_mixes

League: @theleagueep

Hoopers: @jlewww.5 @syaridakid @rydoitall @tj_showtime4 @bigguccijizzle @the_black_dos_equis__mbc @onlyonetae__

Coach: @bode1st_ulast

Duffle bag by @hehellrell

#Reels #discover #hoops #highlights #basketball

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I got kicked out of my sons field day. Was I tripping tho?

#explorepage #fyp #basketball #viralreels #fieldday

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Finale vibes were DIFFERENT 🔥🏀

The bracket play championship at The League of East Point came down to the wire as Back Outside Boys faced off against Westside Wizards in a straight grind-out battle.

This one was a chess match all night.No lead bigger than 7. Every bucket answered. Every stop earned.

Then came the turning point — a quick 3-point barrage that cracked the tension wide open. 🎯And when it mattered most? Clutch free throws. Ice in their veins down the stretch.

That was the difference.

B.O.B held their composure, closed it out, and punched their ticket to the 2026 Spring League.

Pressure makes diamonds… Back Outside Boys shined. 💎

#LeagueOfEastPoint #fyp #reel #bestrec🌎#highlights

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🔥 BRACKET PLAY FINALE HIGHLIGHTS 🔥

The energy was DIFFERENT at The League at East Point as the Sac City Blazers put on another dominating performance against the GA Knights to close out bracket play in style.

From the opening tip, the Blazers’ high-powered offense was on full display — fast breaks, deep shots, relentless pressure, and nonstop intensity. Every possession sent a message. Every bucket turned up the volume. 💪🏾🔥

If this is a preview of what’s coming, the 2026 Men’s Spring League starting March 15 better be ready. The Blazers aren’t just winning — they’re setting the tone.

To the returning teams… consider this a loud and clear warning.

#SacCityBlazers #BracketPlayFinale #fyp #TheLeagueAtEastPoint #reel

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🔥 OVERTIME. THRILLER. IN EAST POINT. 🔥

Game 2 of the League at East Point Play-In Tournament was EVERYTHING you could ask for in a win-or-go-home battle. 💯

The stakes? Survive and advance.
The energy? ELECTRIC.
The result? Instant classic.

For 40 straight minutes, the Georgia Knights and the ATL Defenders went shot for shot in a game that never had more than a breath of separation. Every possession mattered. Every stop was crucial. Every bucket felt like the dagger.

But 40 minutes wasn’t enough.

After regulation couldn’t settle it, both squads battled through an extra 3 minutes of overtime to decide who would keep their season alive. Tension was high. Fans on their feet. Heartbeats racing.

And when the smoke cleared…

⚔️ The Georgia Knights stood tall.

They punched their ticket and proved when the pressure is highest, they rise. 💪🏽

That’s bracket play basketball. That’s win-or-go-home. That’s EAST POINT.

#LeagueAtEastPoint #PlayInTournament #OvertimeThriller #GeorgiaKnights #ATLDefenders WinOrGoHome

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