Author: Brandon King

“Queen Conch” Nike LeBron XXI coming this month

Brandon King

Inspired by the Queen Conch, this LeBron XXI is slated to debut later this month. Its ember glow upper resembles that of the texture of a sea shell. A campfire orange-bordered Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side with triple-colored such branding on the medial side. LeBron’s signature appears on the tongue, which the underside of a flap on the rear heel reads “EST. !984” . the year of LeBron’s birth. Underneath resides a specked midsole and solid rubber outsole. The “”Queen Conch” Nike LeBron XXI is currently available…

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15 February 2024 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Player Spotlight – Klay Thompson Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his 2012 rookie campaign and last night against the Utah Jazz he looked like, well, the Klay Thomspon we remember. In his 28 minutes of action, Klay went off for 35 points on 13-22 from the floor, including 7-13 from downtown in the Warriors’ 140-137 defeat of the Utah Jazz. Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK…

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13 February 2024 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Deni Avdija WAS @ NOP L 39:54 13 24 .542 6 10 .600 11 13 .846 5 10 15 3 0 1 3 2 43 +14 36.1 2 Kyrie Irving DAL SAS W 32:55 15 22 .682 4 9 .444 0 0 1 8 9 7 2 1 1 1 34 +17 33.9 3 Zion Williamson NOP WAS W 34:02…

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Update: One dead up to 15 injured at Chiefs parade

Brandon King

title image via KTAR News A day for celebration has been desecrated by tragedy. Earlier Wednesday afternoon at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, the celebratory atmosphere turned into one of terror as shots rang out near the end of the parade route, sending spectators scrambling for safety. Up to 15 people were injured and, unfortunately, one person lost their life in the shooting. At a news conference, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves discussed the aftermath of today’s event. “I’m angry at what happened today. The people who…

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Multiple people shot at Kansas City championship parade

Brandon King

Why can’t we have nice things? What was supposed to be celebratory event has been marred the activities of knuckleheads? Shots rang out near the end of Kansas Chiefs’ championship parade. According to a fire official, eight to ten people were injured. A police news release stated two individuals had been detained. On the platform formerly known as Twitter, Kansas City police said that child reunification stations” were set up at the main entrance to Union Station, and at 2301 Main St. Police also tweeted that “We still have several…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 14 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Onyeka Okongwu PF Feb 14 Day-To-Day Feb 13: Okongwu (toe) posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during Monday’s 136-126 loss to the Bulls. Okongwu exited in the final minutes of the fourth quarter due to a toe injury, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. AJ Griffin F Feb 14 Day-To-Day Feb 12: Griffin has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Chicago due to an…

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13 February 2024 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Top Performers Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Domantas Sabonis SAC @ PHO L 38:58 14 22 .636 0 2 .000 7 8 .875 9 9 18 12 1 3 1 4 35 +5 42.7 2 Jayson Tatum BOS @ BRK W 38:59 14 26 .538 5 11 .455 8 8 1.000 0 14 14 5 2 1 2 3 41 +21 35.6 3 Anthony Edwards MIN @ POR…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops take it on the chin at Tennessee Tech, 80-64

Brandon King

Earlier this season, on January 18, Tennessee Tech came to the Gentry Center and left with an 86-81 victory. Tuesday night the Lady Tigers visited the Elben Center and, like their matchup earlier in the season were served another defeat, 80-64 in a nearly wire-to-wire manner. The Golden Eagles’ offense was clicking, shooting 57% (29-51) and 50% (7-14) from downtown on the evening.  The Lady Tigers lead early at 1-0 on an Eboni Williams free throw. That lead lasted a mere eight seconds, as a three-pointer from Maaliya Owens put…

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Jayson Tatum shows another Tatum 2 PE

Brandon King

The continuation of the signature line of Boston Celtics star player Jayson Tatum is the Jordan Tatum 2. In a recent game, the sneaker’s namesake sported an exclusive colorway of the new silhouette. Black speckles are spread across the canvas of the volt and green upper. Volt can be seen on Tatum and Jumpman branding on the tongue and rear heel respectively, with black also standing in at the inner, tongue , rear heel and sides. A volt midsole and matching rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. Unfortunately at this juncture,…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t: 13 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Onyeka Okongwu PF Feb 14 Day-To-Day Feb 13: Okongwu (toe) posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during Monday’s 136-126 loss to the Bulls. Okongwu exited in the final minutes of the fourth quarter due to a toe injury, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. AJ Griffin F Feb 14 Day-To-Day Feb 12: Griffin has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Chicago due to an…

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