Скачать или смотреть What happens when a 66-year-old challenges a NYC streetball legend at The Cage? John Beltzer did!

George the Messiah is a NYC streetball legend—you’ll usually find him taking on challengers at The Cage on West 4th Street. After being off the court for decades, Songs of Love founder John Beltzer decided it was time for a comeback. Known for a pretty decent jump shot back in his teens, John spent the last five years grinding, studying YouTube mechanics, and getting his game back. Finally, he worked up the nerve to take on George in an 8-point 1V1 at The Cage. The outcome? You’ll see in the video—but John’s proud of how it went. This wasn’t just about hoops. The real reason John did it was to shine a light on the Songs of Love Foundation, which has been creating personalized songs for kids battling serious illnesses—and now seniors with dementia—since 1996. Over 46,000 “songs of love” have already been delivered. And as a bonus, this video features the original track “George the Messiah,” created by Songs of Love and powered by Suno as a thank-you to George for stepping up to the challenge.**

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