What we have here is a classic case of brotherly love
June 24, 2009, 11:00 PM
By: Ryan Leyba
The last name Cantrell may ring a bell, but you're probably used to pairing it with the name Destin. In the past year or so, rookie ripper Destin Cantrell has been turning heads with his amazingly smooth style and beyond-huge trick extension and as a result, he's has racked up a solid "list" of a-list sponsors. With backing from Osiris, Alpinestars, Rockwell, Sullen, Dragon, FMF, Ogio and more, it's easy to see that Destin is on his way to becoming a top-level pro. But sometimes riding ability can only take you so far and in this case, it's pretty safe to say that Destin is a bit better off thanks to his brother/manager Jon.
Like any good bro should be, Jon is super-proud of Destin — but he takes it one step further by acting as his manager. Jon negotiates Destin's sponsor contracts, handles his media relations and makes sure his calendar stays filled with high-paying gigs. And if that wasn't enough to keep him busy, Jon has recently been appointed to Team Manager at So Cal clothing company, Sullen.
Since Jon is starting to be "seen in the scene" more than a young Hollywood socialite on Sunset Blvd., I figure we should get to know him a bit better by playing the infamous "Hello my name is" game — or as they say in Latin America, Hola mi nombre es. Whatcha got gringo?
Will Topete
Is it me or does Jon Cantrell look like Rob Dyrdek in this photo? Well, one thing is for sure, he definitely looks like his lil bro Destin... or does Destin look like him? I forgot how that works.
Hello my name is...
Jon Cantrell, Sullen Clothing Team Manager
A.K.A.
FMX Jon
The reason that you're reading about me is...
Because you clicked on this story, Thanks!
Right now I'm working on...
The Sullen Clothing website, doing this interview for Ryan Leyba and lookin' around on FreestyleMTX.com.
But I'd rather be...
All I do is work — I'm a work-a-holic. Every day I'm Hustlin'.
More after the jump
My most prized possessions are...
My mom Kathy, dad Lance, bro Destin and my girl Jill.
But I'd give it all away for...
Nothing at all, well maybe a Rolls Royce Phantom. (laughs) Just kidding!
The first thing I do in the morning is...
Check the crackberry for emails.
Jon Cantrell
From left to right: Destin Cantrell, Jon Cantrell and Sullen owner Jeremy Hanna chilling in the Sullen warehouse.
The last thing I do at night is...
Close the computer and say goodnight to the lady.
My momma always said...
Life is like a box a chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.
The worst job I ever had was...
I haven't had any bad ones yet. Been pretty stoked with the ones I've had. I've learned so much.
I love it when people...
Respect what I've done for my bro's career, as well as my own.
I can't stand when people...
Talk behind my back. If you've got something to say then say it to me!
My favorite FMX rider is...
My brother Destin Cantrell!
I am what I drive, which is...
A Ford Pinto with an ice cream paint job. No, for real though, I've got a Ford F-150 and a '08 Yamaha YZF250.
My iPod is filled with...
Lil Wayne.
My favorite place in the world is...
Probably Miami, Vegas, or the Sullen and Osiris warehouses.
Will Topete
A face only a mother could love...
The last time I swore I'd never drink was after a night of...
Drinking lots of Patron shots with the Sullen boys in Huntington Beach. I was hurting the entire next day. I'm not a big drinker, that's for sure.
If you see me walking down the street say...
What up!? Where'd you get those sweet Osiris kicks, Sullen T, and that huge Rockwell piece on your wrist?
My most notable run-in with the law was when...
I haven't had any and hopefully never will.
If I had to say sorry it would be because...
I work too much and can't be everywhere all the time.
I get agro when...
There are drunken loud chicks around — God they bug me.
My future looks...
Pretty good so far, I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.
And before I leave I'd like to give a shout out to...
My bro Destin, Jeremy and the Sullen family, all the Sullen athletes, Ryan Hagy, Rich and the Rockwell family, Brit and Mark from Arsenal MX, Taters from Balls Deep boxers, and last but not least, my girl Jill and my parents — love you guys. Rest in peace Jeremy Lusk!
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