Converse Band of Ballers

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Converse Band of Ballers
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Country of originUnited States
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Original network MTV2 (2011-present)
Original releaseAugust 22, 2011 (2011-08-22)

Converse Band of Ballers is a celebrity 3-on-3 basketball tournament on MTV2. The tournament features some of the biggest names in hip-hop and music. Teams compete for a chance to win the "Golden Speaker Trophy". The 2011 Converse Band of Ballers was hosted by MTV News correspondent Sway, with play-by-play commentary by Bobbito Garcia, and music provided by DJ D-Nice. Challengers for the 2011 title were teams assembled by YMCMB, Matt & Kim, Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang and 2-time defending champion Jim Jones. [1]

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