About

The Story

Courtside started the way most good things do — with a passion. Marc Israel has been a big fan of the NBA for decades. When he launched the Courtside With Marc podcast, it wasn't content strategy. It was to share his love of the game and to talk to the countless people who make the NBA great.

The conversations turned into a community. The community asked for something to wear. Not merch — something they would actually reach for. Something built with the same passion Marc brings to every episode and every game.

So we built Courtside Threads.

The Product

Every piece is heavyweight premium fleece — denser and more structured than what most brands offer. The kind of weight you feel the moment you pick it up. Designed to last through every season — on and off the court.

Drop One is a limited production run. When it's gone, it's gone. We'd rather make less and make it right.

About Marc

Marc is a native New Yorker, and Houston-based podcast host and NBA fan. Recently featured in the Houston Chronicle for his courtside presence and unfiltered takes, Marc brings decades of basketball knowledge and genuine passion to everything he does.

When he's not recording episodes of Courtside With Marc, you'll find him exactly where you'd expect — courtside.