January 21, 2026 - Sneaker Shop Talk

Aaron Gordon challenges Zach LaVine to run it back

January 21, 2026 Staff

It is hard to believe that it has been a decade since Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine turned the 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest into one for the ages as each continued wow the crowd with one jaw dropping dunk after another. the contest is still talked about to this very day, not only because of the incredible display of the two standout participants but because of the result, which is mired in controversy. Many people who saw the contest, believe it should have ended in a tie or that Gordon should…

LeBron and Nike face criticism over MLK shoe

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Staff

Holidays in the sporting world are an opportunity for players and teams to get in on the celebration by wearing special jerseys, and in the case of the NBA, sneakers. Christmas, Easter, and St. Patrick’s Day all see players break out special, unique colorways. MLK Day is no different, as we have seen shoes commemorating the day and the icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, grace NBA hardwoods for many years. For MLK Day 2026, LeBron James broke out a special colorway of the LeBron 23, as he has done on many occasions. This year’s…