He has been a force on the basketball court for over 20 years and Navi Sekhon is showing no signs of slowing down.

Sekhon already enjoys legendary status at Delta secondary where he led the Pacers to an Agrodome appearance in 1993 and owns all kinds of team scoring records, including 61 points in a single game. He also has earned a similar reputation at Western Canada's premier outdoor summer tournament.

Sekhon earned all-star honours in helping the X-Falcons earn their third title in four years at the 25th annual Dolphin Park Classic in Richmond. The tournament attracts the top university and college talent in the province and even teams from the Seattle area. At 35 and a father of two, Sekhon continues to prove he can more than play with opponents who are typically 10 to 15 years his junior.

"I started playing in 1998 and it's been great," smiled the Burnaby firefighter who has put on plenty of muscle compared to the lanky 6-foot-4 kid who was lethal from three-point range during his days as a Pacer. "There is always great talent here and everyone knows this is the place to play in the summer."

Sekhon's involvement in the tournament goes beyond the court as he is also a member of the organization committee that has faced its share of challenges in recent years. The tournament simply became too big for its original home at a tiny neighbourhood park on Dolphin Avenue and was asked by the City of Richmond to re-locate. The Thompson Community Centre stepped to the plate and a second outdoor court allowed for a women's division to be added this year.

However, organizers are now pondering another move to South Arm Park in 2011 where an outdoor court is being constructed.

"That's the rumour," said Sekhon, who was recognized as one of the 25 most influential people in Dolphin's rich history. "We would just like more of an intimate setting with more trees. There's just not enough shade here."

Sekhon has developed a special chemistry with silky smooth point guard Randy Nohr who collected his third tournament MVP award. Their chemistry goes beyond the court has Sekhon happens to be married to Nohr's cousin.

"I know it throws a lot of people off when we say we are related," laughed the 33-year-old Nohr, a former CIS national tournament MVP who continues to play at a high level for the B.C. Titans. "We spend a lot of time together as families and we bring out the best of each other on the basketball court."

The pair are lethal with the transition game which is such a big part of the X-Falcons success.

"I know when he gets the ball, what he wants me to do," added Sekhon. "I just know where he is going to throw it. It's just a natural thing having played with him for so long now.

"I think everyone is getting sick and tired of seeing Randy Nohr and Navi Sekhon (on the awards list)."