Feb 16, 2010; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Heat guard Rafer Alston (11) brings the ball up court during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center. The Heat defeated the 76ers 105-78. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-Imagn Images Howard Smith-Imagn Images

Son Of NBA Streetball Legend Now A Top 40 High School Player

Originally posted on Back in the Day NBA on SI
By Shandel Richardson | Last updated Apr 17, 2025 9:08 AM ET

Former NBA player Rafer Alston was known for the many tricks he could perform on the basketball court.

Now, his best magic is creating a son who is a Top 40 high school basketball player. Reese Alston recently helped lead Second Baptist (Houston) to a state title in Texas. He scored 20 points in the championship.

"You continue to grow as player but most importantly as a young man," Rafer Alston posted on Instagram after the victory. "Keep putting in the work. They don't see how hard you work, instead they want to say it's only because you're the son of a former NBA payer. They said I wouldn't last more than 2 years in the league, I played 11 years."

The younger Alston is just a sophomore. According to 247 Sports, he is the No. 39 player in the nation. He has offers from Manhattan and Nevada.

His father was known as one of the best streetball players in the late 1990s. After playing at Fresno State, he joined the famed And1 Tour that was recently featured in a Netflix documentary. Alston , whose nickname is Skip 2 My Lou, was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1998. He also had stints with the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets during his 11-year career.

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This article first appeared on Back in the Day NBA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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