Paint The Park: AND1 Sponsors New Basketball Courts in Compton
Compton, California–Streetball culture returned to South Park during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend thanks to AND1, who hosted a high-energy community celebration that honored the legacy of the game. The activation featured the unveiling of renovated basketball courts painted with custom murals by local artist Mike Norice.
The visual transformation of the courts reflected AND1’s ongoing legacy of engaging local youth through sports, while bringing streetball culture into the global spotlight since the early 2000s Mixtape Tour era.
The transformation of South Park in Compton is part of AND1’s broader “Paint The Park” initiative, a program focused on restoring neighborhood courts across the country and reinforcing the brand’s long-standing connection to grassroots basketball.
“South Park is one of the forgotten parks that a lot of funding and programs get looked over,” shared artist Mike Norice. “This will be the start of bringing that back to South Park, so we can have different tournaments and basketball games.”
Fans got to see legendary streetball stars from the OG Mixtape Tour, including The Professor, Hot Sauce, AO, Shane the Dribbler, and Pharmacist, as well as rising stars Leaky Roof and White Iverson. NBA veteran and BIG3 champion Lance Stephenson Jr. kept the energy alive as host, connecting streetball legends with the local community.
Read More: Home Court Advantage: AND1 To Unveil Refurbished Park for Oakland Youth as NBA Tips Off
Beyond basketball, the celebration featured surprise performances from Junebug and Hip-Hop Harry, music from DJ Trauma, and support from local small businesses including Angelino Pizza and Happy Ice, who provided free food for attendees. Merch giveaways and family-friendly entertainment helped create an atmosphere that blended sport, music, and youth — a formula that has historically fueled some of the most impactful community movements in Los Angeles.
The event was attended by local youth and community members. One attendee named DJ shared that he was released from prison recently after serving 17 years, and he highlighted the importance of AND1 coming to Compton during NBA All-Star Weekend.
“I grew up around here this is South Memorial Park and this is a big event for us, we never have anything up here. In Compton we don’t have movie theaters or malls, so sports is big for us,” said DJ. “So for AND1 to come up here and show their love, it’s appreciated.”
The return of streetball energy to Compton during one of the biggest weekends in professional basketball was more than symbolic. It reflected the importance of grassroots culture that helped shape global basketball style, sneaker trends, and inspire generations of players from neighborhood parks to professional arenas.
