Day: November 16, 2024

PE Corner: Anthony Davis’ LeBron XXIs 

Brandon King

Anthony Davis was one of the plethora of NBA players who began taking the court in Kobe Bryant sneakers, primarily the V and VI Protro, following the tragic and untimely death of the NBA in January 2020. However, since the release of the LeBron XX, the Lakers’ best player has primarily done his on-court work with the last three models from the LeBron series – the XX, XXI, and the XXII.  This PE for the NBA’s current leading scorer sports a ribbed deep turquoise upper adorned on the lateral side…

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Second half surges pushes North Carolina Central past Howard, 26-3

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J’Mari Taylor being J’Mari Taylor, and the Eagles defense being the Eagles defense, helped North Carolina Central University football celebrate Senior Night on Friday in O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium with a 26-3 win over Howard.  With the win in front of a live ESPNU audience, the Eagles improved to 7-3 overall and 3-1 in MEAC play. Howard opened the scoring in the closing seconds of the first quarter following a 36-yard field goal from Dylan West, putting the Bison up 3-0. But the Eagles answered in the closing minutes of the half, going 71…

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An initial look at the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

The very successful collaborative relationship between fashion brand A Ma Maniére and Jordan Brand continues with this upcoming Air Jordan 3. Initial images of this joint Air Jordan 3 have emerged and what is depicted is a 3 sporting a white, tumbled leather upper with black suede present at the toe and wrapping the heel. The same black suede appears at the collar and also underlaid at the midfoot.  A Ma Maniére branding appears atop the tongue completes while “Nike Air” branding appearing on the rear heel tab.  Underneath the…

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PE Corner: LeBron James wore this LeBron XXII against the Pistons

Brandon King

LeBron James took this colorway of his new LeBron XXII to the hardwood in a recent game against the Detroit Pistons. This eye-catching iteration of the XXII sports a vibrant royal blue upper peppered with volt embroidered patterns. Volt also shows up on the piping that forms the lateral Swoosh and separates the orange from the blue portion of the upper. The same color also appears on the LeBron signature on the heel as well as the branding on the tongue.  An additional Swoosh can be seen on the lateral…

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