In the latest of What the F Did He Say, we are featuring Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN talking head pulled up. The Road Trippin Podcast and one of the topics of discussion was his role on the 2012 Finals run of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He seems to have an inflated sense of his impact, saying : “The Oklahoma City Thunder never went to the NBA Finals until Kendrick Perkins arrived on that team.” Perkins said he locked up some guy “Dirk Nowinski” however another Mavericks player, Nowitzki, picked up…
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Is LeBron James Really Hurt? MCL Concerns Rise After Dance Clip Surfaces
Following the Lakers’ 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs, a Grade 2 MCL sprain, which has a recovery time of 3-5 weeks, was blamed as the cause for the elimination. The injury, which allegedly happened in a third-quarter collision with Donte DiVincenzo, was presented to the world by LeBron media fanboy, ESPN’s Dave McMeniman as the reason that James and the Lakers were bounced in the postseason’s opening round. James, ever the ham, was seen hobbling after the…
Read MoreStupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Teen Robbed at Gunpoint for Sneakers
Police in New Britain Township Police are on the hunt for a suspect who stole a pair of sneakers but then exacerbated the situation by also threatening to shoot a group of people. According to authorities, at approximately 7:35 pm on Monday, May 5 when three individuals sitting on a curb were approached by a pair of individuals unknown to them. Police say that one of the pair allegedly stole a pair of sneakers from one of the victims. Upon the victims attempting to intervene and recover the kicks, one…
Read MoreFirst Look: “EYBL” Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro Player Exclusive for 2025 Season
This Kobe IX Low was made for the basketballers of the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL). They sport a racer blue knit upper with metallic silver Swooshes adorning the sides. Perched atop the black, iridescent tongue is a Kobe signature and Kobe logo, while at the rear heel are 9 alternating turquoise and peach hashes. Backing the tongue is a series of numbers, which includes “07.18.2022”, which is the day that Kobe played at Rucker Park and was dubbed “Lord of the Rings.” Underneath resides a white midsole and black…
Read MoreUnboxing the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14: A Detailed Look at the 2025 Retro Release
The “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 is, while an anticipated return somewhat overshadowed by other releases that have been considered more noteworthy. As time marches closer to their June 11 re-release date, we have been treated to an unboxing video via zsneakerheadz. Check it out below.
Read MoreNike Kobe VI Protro ‘Statue of Liberty’ Worn by Jalen Brunson Set for Holiday 2025 Release
In our most recent segment of PE Corner, we highlighted the “ Statue of Liberty” player-exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro, which Jalen Brunson wore in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The subjects PE Corner normally remain in the realm of Player Exclusive footwear, a space that is largely inaccesible to the to the rank and file sneaker enthisiast. However in a atyoical turn of events, these will see a retail release. This upcoming Kobe VI Protro features a Hyper Turquoise upper with Metallic Copper accents, paying…
Read MoreFirst Look: Air Jordan 11 ‘Rare Air’ Drops October 2025 with Bold Royal Blue & Fire Red Accents-
The “Rare Air” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 11 that is paart of a robust year for the 11, with seven planned releases in 2025. They sport a white leather upper overlaid with a navy patent leather rand. A red Jumpman can be seen on the lateral ankle, along with “23” on the rear heel. An additional red Jumpman resides at the center of a “JUMPMAN JORDAN” sash that traverses the tongue, while “JORDAN” is spelled down the lace loops on the lateral and medial sides. Underneath…
Read MorePE Corner: Jalen Brunson Debuts Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Statue of Liberty’ PE in East Finals
During Game 2 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson debuted a striking new Player Exclusive (PE) sneaker: the Nike Kobe 6 Protro, dubbed the“Statue of Liberty.” They sport a turquoise snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with bronze Swooshes. Bronze also shows up at the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the external heel counter, the later also being home to a Kobe signature. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a turquoise midsole and marbled rubber outsole. As was the case in…
Read More“Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 coming in 2026
According to reporting from the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “Black/University” Air Jordan 14 is making a return in 2026 for the first time since its original 2006 release. At this early juncture there are no available images but what should be presented is an all-black ribbed nubuck upper with university blue and silver taking care of the branding scattered throughout said upper. A black and university blue midsole and a black rubber outsole round out the aesthetic. They are expected to return in the Spring of 2026. The images below are…
Read MoreOfficial Look: Nike Kobe 4 Protro ‘CHBL’ Honors China’s High School Basketball Legacy
The “CHBL” Nike Kobe IV Protro was made in homage to the Chinese High School Basketball League and its players who don’t take shortcuts. This morning Nike officially unveiled this upcoming colorway of the Kobe IV Protro in a video posted to their various social media outlets. As it currently stands, these are planned to debut this summer at Nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 190 USD sticker price. Nike Kobe IV Protro Lightening/ Black/Soft Yellow/Dusty CactusIH0587-700$190Summer 2025 Images via Nike Basketball
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