Who Is natty_for_now? Meet North Bay’s Viral Basketball Star

In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Kate sits down with John, better known online as natty _for_now, the local creator who has become a familiar face around North Bay with a basketball in hand and a balance board nearby.

John shares how picking up a basketball again after decades away from the game turned into a new fitness routine, a creative outlet, and an unexpected social media following.

He talks about finding an audience on TikTok, being recognized around the city, connecting with younger fans, and why he isn’t afraid to show the misses along with the makes.

00:00 Meet natty_for_now

04:47 How Basketball Changed Everything

12:27 The Balance Board Routine

18:00 The Story Behind the Name

29:35 A Love Letter to North Bay