Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: VA Man robbed during sneaker sale

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Brandon King

A Suffolk, Virginia man made the frightening transition from sneaker seller to robbery victim. The victim told police he communicated with and arranged the meeting with the suspect through Facebook Messenger to sell a pair sneakers. At the prearranged location, 11 a.m. Monday morning in the 400 block of Bank Street, the suspect showed a firearm, taking custody of the sneakers before hightailing on foot. The suspect has yet to be identified but he’s described as a black male wearing a mask and a black and bleached hooded sweatshirt. The…

An initial look at the “Taxi” Air Jordan 12 Low Golf

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Brandon King

In the world of the sneaker enthusiasts, it is no secret that the “Taxi” Air Jordan 12 is a shoe that is near the top of list of pined for a retail return. Jordan Brand has been trolling fans of the classic colorway by releasing 2017 “ Chinese New Year, Jordan 12 , which bore more than a passing resemblance to Taxis. They would further insult their Taxi-starved fan base with this year’s “Royalty” , yet another 12 that is almost a dead ringer for the Taxis. This time Jordan…

December 28, 2021 NBA Injury Report

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Malik Ellison G Dec 28 Out Ellison was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Gorgui Dieng C Dec 28 Out Dieng was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Dec 28 Out Bogdanovic was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Delon Wright SG Dec 27 Out Kevin Huerter SG Dec 26 Out Huerter (COVID-19) will not return for Monday’s game…

December 27, 2021 NBA StatCap: Big night for Bulls trio

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got it Done top 5 are pictured pt rb ast James HardenBRK @ LAC 39 8 15 2 stl K. PorziņģisDAL @ POR 34 9 5 2 stl , 2 blk DeMar DeRozanCHI @ ATL 35 5 10 Zach LaVineCHI @ ATL 30 4 9 5-8 3-pt N. VučevićCHI @ ATL 24 17 6 4 blk Ja MorantMEM @ PHO 33 4 4 2 stl Jaylen NowellMIN vs. BOS 29 6 3 6-9 3-pt Terry RozierCHO vs. HOU 27 4 5 7-12 3-pt Devin BookerPHO vs. MEM 30 2…

An in-hand look at the “Infrared” Air Jordan IV

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Brandon King

The “Infrared” Air Jordan IV was one of the myriad of sneakers that Jordan Brand unveiled as part of their 2022 release roster. As a contrast from those stock images from Jordan Brand, in-hand images of this upcoming Air Jordan 4 have emerged that allows fora much better look at the various suedes at the upper and how well they are complimented by black and infrared. The aesthetic is smartly rounded out with a black midsole and three colored rubber outsole. The “Infrared” Air Jordan IV is planned to release…

December 27, 2021 NBA Injury Report

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Delon Wright SG Dec 27 Out Kevin Huerter SG Dec 26 Out Huerter (COVID-19) will not return for Monday’s game against the Bulls, Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Trae Young PG Dec 26 Out Young (COVID-19) will not be cleared in time for Monday’s game against the Bulls, Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Jalen Johnson SF Dec 26 Out Johnson entered the league’s COVID-19 protocols Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. John Collins PF Dec 26 Out Collins entered…

Florida A&M v Illinois game cancelled

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Brandon King

In shade resembling that awful flustercuck that was the year 2020, colleges basketball games are being cancelled. The Florida A&M men’s hoops teams were set to take on the Fighting Illinois of he University of Illinois, but due to COVID-19 issues within the Illini program, the contest was cancelled. Per Famu Athletics, the next game tips off SWAC play Monday January 3, 2022 when the Rattlers head to Daytona to take on the Wildcats of Bethune.

December 26, 2021 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done top 5 are pictured pt rb ast Joel EmbiidPHI @ WAS 36 13 1 10-11 ft Josh HartNOP @ OKC 29 10 4 3 stl S. Gilgeous-AlexanderOKC vs. NOP 31 4 5 3 blk Nikola JokićDEN @ LAC 26 22 8 2 stl , 2 blk Zach LaVineCHI vs. IND 32 4 5 5-9 3-pt Desmond BaneMEM @ SAC 28 4 2 2 stl Caris LeVertIND @ CHI 27 4 9 Keldon JohnsonSAS vs. DET 27 5 1 10-12 fg Kevin LoveCLE vs. TOR 22 9…

“Year of the Tiger” Air Jordan XXXVI

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Brandon King

The Air Jordan XXXVI is the latest silhouette to commemorate a Chinese New Year, With this trip around the sun being the “Year of the Tiger.” Initial images of the shoe has emerged and what is depicted is one that features a gradient , and possibly iridescent, upper that does from warm orange tones to cooler purples and bluish shades at the heel. Yellow-orange branding appears on the tongue and and lateral ankle with large pull tabs at the tongue and rear heel. Underneath said upper resides a black midsole and…

An initial look at the “Honor the Gift”Jordan Who Not Zer0.5

December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 Brandon King

After initially being seen on the feet of one Mr. Russell Westbrook, Jordan Brand has officially have unveiled the “Honor the Gift” Jordan Why Not Zer0.5. The Why Not Zer0.5 continues the precedent of being a clear evolution of its predecessors, a trend that bean with the transition from the Zer0.2 to the Zer0.3. While I am on board with a brand naturally evolving, the risk is run of sets of models running together, as there is little to visually distinguish from each subsequent silhouette. This is a path that…