The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - Jalen Rose & God Shammgod on Fab Five & NIL, Kobe Bryant, Rucker Park & ‘Meal Ticket’ doc
Mar 3, 2026
Jalen Rose, former Fab Five star turned media personality, shares college basketball culture and NIL takes. God Shammgod, streetball legend and inventor of the 'Shammgod' move, recalls Rucker Park, coaching, and training a young Kobe Bryant. They riff on 90s hip‑hop, playground lore, and debates about basketball greats in lively, conversational stories.
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How The Shamgod Move Became A Cultural Trademark
- The Shamgod move became cultural shorthand and a basketball trademark beyond its inventor's court origins.
- God Shammgod traced it from watching Sherwin Anderson and a slipped ball in 1997 to kids learning it as reflex and NBA players adopting it.
Shammgod's Origin Story From A Slipped Ball To A Name
- God Shammgod recounted the exact origin of his move from watching local players and a slipped ball in the 1997 NCAA tournament.
- He described learning from tapes, confronting the player (who was actually Nate Archibald), practicing in the park, and then kids labeling the move 'the Shamgod.'
Make People Understand Before Claiming Misunderstanding
- When communicating controversial ideas, try to make people understand rather than claim 'misunderstood' and walk away.
- God Shammgod advised Kyrie-style dialogue: speak clearly and help others grasp your intent to avoid needless conflict.