“Black Cat” Air Jordan XXXIV coming February 6

The current Air Jordan game shoe, the Air Jordan XXXIV, will also get the “Black Cat” treatment. Like the similarly themed Air Jordan 4, this XXXIV will feature a completely black out aesthetic, only broken up by the 34 logo on the lateral midfoot and “AIR JORDAN” on the medial side. A black midsole with a smoke grey Jumpman supports the upper, while the aesthetic is completed by a black rubber outsole with electric green accents. The ‘Black Cat” Air Jordan 34 is release February 6 at nike.com and select…

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Zion Williiamson’s Air Jordan XXXIV is dropping in March

The sneakers that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson wore in his NBA debut February 22 versus the San Antonio Spurs will be available soon. Dubbed “Bayou Boys” the shoe is inspired by Williamson’s NBA locale and his aggressive playing style. It croc print overlays and shark teeth on the base of the tongue. On the rear croc heel counter reads ” BAYOU” in classic spooky Scooby-Doo font. Black Jumpman branding on the tougue and safety orange branding complete the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a…

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Pelicans’ Jahlil Okafor latest to give up no. 8 jersey

Since the tragic death of NBA all-timer Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash Sunday morning, many tributes have played out across the nba. One of them is players have been wearing one of two numbers, 8 and 24, Bryant sported through his career, or those Jwho have been wearing 8 giving up the number. Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie switched from 8 to 26, while Orlando Magic wing changed from 8 to 31. The latest to give up the number 8 will be New Orleans…

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Melbourne saves season with 77-67 win over Perth Wildcats

From nbl.com.au : Not only did Melbourne United keep their NBL season alive beating Perth Wildcats 77-67 in the open-air game at Melbourne Arena on Wednesday, but all but handed Sydney Kings top spot in the process. With the Melbourne Arena roof open as part of NBL-Australian Open connection, United skipper Chris Goulding (17 points) and his bench (32 points) proved the match-winners as Melbourne scored a 10-point win to arrest a losing slide and keep their finals hopes alive. Reserve centre Jo Lual-Acuil (15 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks)…

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January 28, 2012 NBA Recap

It has been a tough 72 hours not only in the NBA world but basketball as a whole as it is still reeling from the untimely death of Kobe Bryant. Top Performances Big night for the Bucks’ Khris Middleton, as he scored a career-high 51 points. pt rb ast Khris MiddletonMIL vs. WAS 51 10 6   7-10 3-pt Bradley BealWAS @ MIL 47 0 6   17-18 ft Eric BledsoeMIL vs. WAS 34 6 10   10-10 ft Jrue HolidayNOP @ CLE 28 2 8   3 stl , 4 blk Devin BookerPHO…

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LaMelo Ball has returned to the Uniced States

From nbl.com.au : Illawarra Hawks NBL Next Star LaMelo Ball has returned home to the US today to continue his rehabilitation and preparation for the 2020 NBA Draft. Ball, 18, had previously been ruled out for the remainder of the 2019-20 Hungry Jack’s NBL season due to a foot injury. He played 12 games for the Hawks and averaged 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game. Illawarra Hawks General Manager, Mat Campbell said: “With only four games remaining this season we understand LaMelo is keen to return home…

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