Day: May 25, 2021

Kristaps Porzingis fined $50,000 for attending club

Brandon King

Rules for thee and not for me. Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis’ wallet is $50k lighter after he was handed a fine by the NBA when he attended a club on May 23, which is a violation of league rules. From the NBA: NEW YORK, May 25, 2021 –  The National Basketball Association has fined Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis $50,000 for violating the rule prohibiting players from going into any bar, club, lounge, or similar establishment, regardless of the player’s vaccination status, it was announced today by Byron Spruell,…

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“Lakers” Reebok Answer IV on the way

Brandon King

In commemoration of the spectacular performance of Allen Iverson in Game 1 of the 2001, that handed the Lakers their lone loss of that postseason run, and was punctuated by Iverson steeping over Tyronn Lue after hitting a baseline jumper over him Reebok is going to be releasing a Lakers-themed colorway of the Answer IV. It sports a black upper overlaid with purple patent leather, with black patent also showing up on the tongue. Iverson logo appears on the lateral side and rear pull tabs. Below this upper resides a…

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“Sprite” Nike Lebron 8 V2 Low: Official Images

Brandon King

Ten years after its original release, the “Sprite” Nike LeBron 8 Low V2 is primed to make its retail return. Like its 2011 forbear, it will sport a treasure blue upper with volt showing up on the inner, bordering the tongue, bordering the white lateral Swoosh and for the medial branding. Below this upper resides a white midsole, full-length Max-Air bag and treasure blue and volt rubber outsole. Plan to take those Ls when the “Sprite” Lebron V2 Low releases June 2021 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will…

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May 24, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Damian LillardPOR @ DEN 42 4 10   9-16 3-pt Nikola JokićDEN vs. POR 38 8 5   15-20 fg G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. MIA 31 13 6   3 stl Jrue HolidayMIL vs. MIA 11 7 15   2 stl Dewayne DedmonMIA @ MIL 19 9 2 Paul MillsapDEN vs. POR 15 7 3 Goran DragićMIA @ MIL 18 2 4 Bryn ForbesMIL vs. MIA 22 5 0   6-9 3-pt Monte MorrisDEN vs. POR 12 1 7   2 stl M. PorterDEN vs. POR 18 4 1   2…

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This latest Kyrie 7 is coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Kyrie 7 sports a white upper with metallic gold present on the bordering on the lateral and medial Swooshes as well as the heel counter. Black shows up on the lower lace tabs, topmost eyelet and on the rear heel. The Kyrie logo on the tongue features both black and metallic gold, rounding out the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and rubber outsole of the same colour. The release of this Kyrie 7 is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry…

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