Three seasons away from ownership can make even the most accomplished veterans feel distant from the spotlight.
For Foemacc, it was simply a matter of timing.
The two-time VBA champion and former scoring leader stepped away from the responsibilities of ownership as real-life commitments took priority. But despite his absence from the owner’s chair, his connection to the VBA never disappeared.
“I’ve really haven’t had the time to be an owner, so I stayed away,” Foemacc said. “But I love VBA and like having the opportunity to play with different players.”
Now, Foemacc is back.
And he’s not returning quietly.
Leading the All-Time Brooklyn Nets, Foemacc has assembled one of the league’s most accomplished rosters, featuring Hall of Famer and four-time champion Vasaji, former Forward of the Year WGN, along with champions E4L and UhhAndreww. The roster immediately drew attention from around the league, with many viewing Brooklyn as one of the favorites to contend for a title.
Rather than shy away from those expectations, Foemacc welcomes them.
“I embrace it for sure,” he said. “IMO my roster right now is enough to win a chip, and that’s our expectation as a team. Also, don’t forget they see my damn name too lol.”
That confidence comes from experience.
Although newer members of the VBA may not remember his championship runs or his days leading the league in scoring, Foemacc understands exactly where he stands in league history.
“Yeah, definitely lol,” he said when asked if newer members have forgotten his accomplishments. “I’m only 24, but I’m an unc in the league for sure.”
Still, Foemacc insists this season isn’t about proving people wrong.
“I wouldn’t really say something to prove but I’m definitely trying to win the chip this season.”
That mindset reflects the approach he has taken throughout his return to ownership. While some owners chase star power, Foemacc places a premium on chemistry and finding players willing to compete regardless of circumstances.
When asked about the biggest challenge of managing a roster full of accomplished veterans, his answer was simple.
“Managing egos,” he said. “But I try to avoid drafting or trading for people with egos. Just try to get players who gonna go out there and fight with whatever team and whoever with them.”
That philosophy played a major role in his decision to select Vasaji with his first-round pick.
“Shit, he was my first-round pick,” Foemacc said. “We go as far as he takes us.”
But for Foemacc, the selection wasn’t just about talent.
“A lot of me picking him first is to do with his ego,” he explained. If people play the right way, he’ll hoop with anybody. Some top players be caring so much about who they play with and act like divas.”
In a season filled with respected owners and emerging newcomers, Foemacc also believes his veteran experience gives him an advantage. Owners such as JV and TreyDemonz have established themselves among the league’s best, while former elite players like Game 6 Glo, ChrisGoated, and Flannels have entered the ownership ranks themselves.
Foemacc respects the competition but believes experience matters.
“I feel like they don’t understand the headache that come with it,” he said. “Making sure you got five for every game, dealing with trade requests, lineup submissions. VBA owner isn’t for the weak.”
That experience has already been tested this season.
According to Foemacc, controversy surrounded his team early on, but unlike less experienced owners, he remained patient.
“I’m an OG man, a real vet,” he said. “Feels like I’m more composed than others. There was a lot of controversy surrounding my team at the beginning of this season, but I don’t panic.”
The confidence extends to the court as well.
Asked what would determine a potential Finals matchup against another top contender, Foemacc didn’t hesitate.
“I feel like we got the best player in the league and the best spot ups in the league with him,” he said. “Don’t feel like our team user wise has a flaw right now.”
For a veteran who has already captured championships as both a player and an owner, the expectations are clear.
There is no redemption story.
There is no comeback narrative.
There is only one goal.
When asked what he wants the story of this season to be when it’s all said and done, Foemacc’s answer was direct.
“The story is simple,” he said. “3rd championship and 2nd as owner for FoexMacc.”
