Author: Brandon King

“Mambacita” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming May 1 on SNKRS Early Access

Brandon King

I had a suspicion that somehow Nike would louse up the ”Mambacita” Kobe VI Protro release. I thought they would likely get “Doernbechered” , meaning a shoe meant to benefit a good cause would largely be absorbed by resellers, the price inflated to an astronomical level, not only tarnishing the purpose of the release but effectively locking out many of the true enthusiasts of that shoe. It seems that by the decision to release the ”Mambacita” via Exclusive Access on the SNKRS app, a platform already synonymous with leaving sneakerheads…

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April 28, 2022 NBA Playoff StatCap: CP3 is perfect, Suns, Mavericks and Sixers advance

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Chris Paul Chris Paul absolutely perfect from the floor, and we are not talking 3/3 or 4/4; Paul nailed all 14 of his field goal attempts and all four of his free throws, which was good for 33 points to help Phoenix defeat a very game and competitive New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 to advance to the second round, where they will meet up with the Dallas Mavericks. The 14/14 marks the most consecutive field goals made in a playoff game since this particular metric…

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“Team Red” Nike Dunk Low coming May 12

Brandon King

This iteration is one of a plethora of colorways of the classic Nike Dunk that will see retail releases throughout 2022. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with team red leather at the toe, eyrows and wrapping the heel. Team red Swooshes have their home on the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue present on the laces, tongue branding and rear heel overlay, that features embroidered branding, Underneath resides a white midsole and a team red rubber outsole. The “Team Red”Nike Dunk Low is , as…

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“Gym Red” Nike Dunk Low Next Nature coming May 12

Brandon King

The Dunk Low Next nature represents Nike’s effort to produce a silhouette that maintains the attributes of the classic silhouette but at a reduced detriment on the environment. This women’s exclusive Dunk Low sports a white leather upper overlaid with that of gym red at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Gym red Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also present on the laces, tongue branding and small rear heel overlay, which is home to an embroidered “NIKE”. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white…

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NBA Fines Jimmy Butler and Miami Heat

Brandon King

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat’s bank accounts will both be $15,000 lighter after both were fined by NBA. The Association made the announcement Thursday afternoon the reasons for the fines was for Butlr making an obscene gesture and the organization was hit for posting the incident on social media. With 1:43 to go in the second quarter in Game 5 against the Hawks in their opening round playoff series Max Strus hit a three-pointer that put the Heat up 47-40. Butler, who did not play in the game, celebrated…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 28, 2022 NBA Playoff Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Ben Simmons PG Apr 24 Out Simmons is listed as out for Monday’s Game 4 against the Celtics, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Joe Harris SF Mar 21 Out Harris (ankle) underwent successful left ankle ligament surgery Monday and…

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April 28, 2022 NBA Playoff StatCap: Warriors and Bucks advance

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Giannis Antetokounmpo made sure there was no hope for a Chicago Bulls comeback, scoring 33 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the Bucks 116-100 mercy killing of the Chicago Bulls to end their series. Giannis averaged 28.6 points, 13.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists in the opening round. The Bucks will face the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc…

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Albany State baseball prepares for last road trip of season

Brandon King

The Albany State baseball team is heading to Jacksonville, Florida for a weekend three-game series against the Tigers of Edward waters College. The Golden Rams (25-11, 24-5 SIAC) are coming into a game fresh off being knocked around 19-9 by Georgia Southwestern at home on Tuesday, while Edward Waters ( 23-22 , 9-12 SIAC) enters the series fresh off a three-game sweep of Benedict last week . The series commences Thursday, April 28, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST.

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Albany State drops home game to GA Southwestern, 19-9

Brandon King

The Albany State baseball team could not end their home season on a high note, as they were defeated by the Hurricanes of Georgia Southwestern, 19-9. Albany State found themselves in a hole right away, as the Hurricanes got right to work in the first inning. Tyler Skelton got things with an RBI double that plated Miles Hartsfield, putting the Hurricanes up 1-0. Later in the inning, Reid Ragsdale drew a bases-loaded walk that brought home Skelton and put GA SW up 2-0. Garrett Bradley drew another walk that scored…

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Check out these latest images of the “Dark Iris” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

The “Dark Iris” Air Jordan 3 is a new colorway of the 3 planned to debut lhis summer. The soon-to-release colorway sports a white leather upper overlaid with elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Dark iris is present at the upper and lower eyelets , bordering the black Jumpman on the tongue and at the collar.. In addition to the aforementioned tongue Jumpman, black is also present at the inner and Jumpman branding on the rear heel. underneath resides a white midsole with a dark iris section…

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