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NBA Incoming Rookie Isaiah Todd’s Foundation Forged By Mom’s Street Hustle And Heart

Isaiah Todd credits his mother, Marlene, for his drive to succeed, but their journey began long before him. She was arguably the biggest female drug dealer in the Baltimore projects during the 1990s. Now, she’s the rock behind Isaiah’s versatility on and off the court — from the top high school player to a G…

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Isaiah Todd credits his mother, Marlene, for his drive to succeed, but their journey began long before him. She was arguably the biggest female drug dealer in the Baltimore projects during the 1990s. Now, she’s the rock behind Isaiah’s versatility on and off the court — from the top high school player to a G League trendsetter and NBA draft prospect. Check out CloseUp360’s special documentary “Isaiah & Marlene: From Baltimore Streets to NBA Dreams.”

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  1. Simon Ma

    July 28, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    Damn, how is this not have more views?

  2. MadDog_Playz

    July 28, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    His house like 3 times the size of mine nigga ain’t make it out no streets

  3. DEZMOND WILLIAMS

    July 28, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    This the best ballislife video ever recorded 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  4. An thony

    July 28, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    27:36 he look giannis

  5. nick bell

    July 28, 2021 at 2:10 pm

    movie!!!

  6. Corey Peterkin

    July 28, 2021 at 2:11 pm

    This family deserves everything in the world. The new I.T. man. I Love it 💯🦾💙Great job as a parent Marlene..Single parent at that…

  7. Jon Zietz

    July 28, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    It was an honor working on this production. We’re all rooting for you, Zay!

  8. Ian Flaster

    July 28, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    It was amazing to be able to help tell this story! Whatever team takes you tomorrow will be luck to have you, Zay.

  9. Ricardo Manderson

    July 28, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Isaiah is going to show the NBA that not only does he belong, but that he can be one of the best that ever did it!

  10. 11thWoods

    July 28, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    His mentality is different.. I think he’s gonna be the steal of the draft. Not sure why all the mocks have him so low, but maybe they know something we all don’t.

  11. Darryl SPIDERWEBB Webster

    July 28, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    thats the best trainer in the game Stephon Mcqueen !!!!

  12. mrblake09

    July 28, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    remember when jalen johnson yammed on this guy!?!?

    • sadig ali

      July 29, 2021 at 2:24 am

      Lmao

  13. Quatavius Thompson

    July 28, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    Constructive criticism to ball is life , chill with the soundtrack, it kills parts of the video….

  14. Felecia Lane

    July 28, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    Isaiah!! We (The Lanes) had the pleasure of meeting you and my boys played with you at Madison with Coach Derrick. Make sure you keep GOOD people around you and the haters away…b/c people will hate. Always keep a good head on your shoulders, stay humble, and you will go far. Proud of you guy. The sky truly is the limit. Stay blessed!!

  15. BayouBaby

    July 28, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    Nice story Good luck kid you got it

  16. Joshipoo #10

    July 28, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    This the type of people that we need. I’m glad she can publicly proclaim that God is everything.

    • S

      July 28, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      Exactly man ppl be so scared to talk about the lord

  17. Charda Scofield

    July 28, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    He deserves everything coming to him 🙌🏾 he’s definitely going to make it. Good job Ms. Marlene

  18. Kay 3

    July 28, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    Used to go to school with him… wish nothing but the best for bro💯

  19. Omowàle Zaquir

    July 28, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    I hope he achieves his dreams but… I’m from east Baltimore (Greenmount) and for any drug dealer to say they didn’t do anyone wrong is 🧢. No, you didn’t force anyone to use your product, but you made it readily available to capitalize off of others weakness. I’m glad she turned her life around, but we gotta stop acting like the drug game hasn’t decimated our community.

    I’ll be watching for Isaiah, wishing him nothing but the best.

  20. Tallguytvv

    July 28, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    bunz

  21. ricky medina

    July 28, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    It would have been nice to see him in a maize and Blue uniform but g league ignite got him better prepared for the NBA lifestyle

  22. Tavarus Young

    July 28, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🎆🎆🎆🎆

  23. Tavarus Young

    July 28, 2021 at 10:02 pm

    Continue writing this story so the world 🌎 can see your Love ❤️ for this Game & your Family. You’re hard work and desire makes this so amazing

  24. Darnell Thomas

    July 29, 2021 at 12:35 am

    Real talk how could anyone down vote this phenomenal story about a woman coming from the bottom and having the blessing of a son, who is going to shake up the world!!! Keep grinding y’all!!!

  25. Amarion Williams

    July 29, 2021 at 1:25 am

    His mom 😍🤣

  26. windycity 8258

    July 29, 2021 at 8:20 am

    Another mama’s boy. Smh

  27. Drako TheBoss

    July 29, 2021 at 8:29 am

    This is real 🙏🏾💯

  28. Patric

    July 29, 2021 at 10:42 am

    Great video. Thanks for this!

  29. KD SWAGGER

    July 29, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    Great documentary on Isaiah Todd and his family. I wish them all the very best!

  30. junior gar

    July 29, 2021 at 11:24 pm

    Welcome to the BUCKS!

  31. Lillian Angelina

    July 29, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    DATME:
    —p—o—r—n——s—e—x————۞
    CHOOSE YOUR DREAM GIRL

    !💖🖤❤️#今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです!#この日のライブ配信は、#かならりやばかったですね!#1万人を超える人が見ていたも
    ん(#笑)#やっぱり人参最高!#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした
    #今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです!
    #この日のライブ配信は、
    #かならりやばかったですね!
    #1万人を超える人が見ていたもん( #笑)
    #やっぱり人参最高!
    #まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした #垃圾

  32. HURR1CAN E

    July 30, 2021 at 12:30 am

    Big 410 yea dummi

  33. Weensie Girl

    July 30, 2021 at 6:47 am

    Congratulations Lil Cuz!

  34. Chris Bays

    July 30, 2021 at 9:39 am

    If anyone has ever seen The Wire, these are the towers always being talked about… they actually reenact the towers coming down.

  35. Chris Bays

    July 30, 2021 at 9:40 am

    “I love helping people” you literally dealt drugs to your community… that’s the exact opposite of helping people..

  36. Alex M

    July 30, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    Welcome to DC

  37. Lisa Drones

    July 30, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    I am so happy for Isaiah and Marlene. He finally made ot there 💘

  38. Bot Bot

    July 31, 2021 at 2:09 am

    His momma a O.G 😂 on God she cool and I ain’t even met ha in person 🤦

  39. SetTrender

    July 31, 2021 at 3:00 am

    Baltimore >>

  40. SetTrender

    July 31, 2021 at 3:02 am

    Baltimore shit💯

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