Allan Houston Brings Legacy to Life in Times Square

Allan Houston held a clinic in Times Square on Aug. 17 as part of the Community Through Hoops basketball activation. Houston, along with a few other coaches, led kids in basketball drills and exercises. 

Houston used the event to spread awareness of FISLL (faith, integrity, sacrifice, leadership and legacy) and encouraged the youth in attendance to live with purpose. At the end of the drills, Houston separated the students into groups. The kids collectively chose an empowering word they hope to use as a foundation and guide. 

“We started with building the fundamentals, the physical skills, but we ended with going internal — building something that mattered,” Houston said. “Words you tell yourself, words that you agree with other people that are going to help them and yourself. We were able to incorporate FISLL as not just words, but in action, bringing words to life.”

Tameek Floyd organized the basketball event through his sports and strategic management company, Three K3ys Inc. The organization supports local youth and business and focuses on mentorship and community building.  

“Coming from underserved communities, low socioeconomic communities, kids like myself don’t get a lot of opportunities,” Moore said. “The fact I could provide this opportunity means the world. I want kids to see people who look like them in these spaces. It means so much to bring someone like Allan out. It shows I must be doing something right. I just want to inspire.”

Moore and Houston share the same goal. 

The Detroit Pistons drafted Houston with the 11th overall pick in the 1993 draft. He signed with the Knicks three years later as a free agent. Houston helped lead chapel services for the Knicks during the 2025-2026 season, playing a pivotal role in New York securing its first NBA title in 53 years. 

“Thirty years ago, I was on a Times Square billboard because the Knicks were recruiting me, and they superimposed my image on there, trying to entice me to come. And now I’m here in the middle of Times Square, 30 years later, pouring in the young people,” Houston said. “There was a great group of coaches and volunteers, and that’s what it’s about.”