Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

Check out this latest New Balance 237

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Brandon King

This colourway of the New Balance 237 is for the ladies. It sports a combination upper of leather, mesh and suede spread across turquoise, orange, yellow and purple hues. Large “N” logos adorn the lateral and medial sides with other New Balance branding seen on the tongue and heel. Below this upper resides a white and purple midsole and a black rubber outsole. This women’s New Balance 237 is currently available at newbalance.com; they will carry a 75 USD sticker price. New Balance 237 VintageOrange/Team Teal WS237PK1 $75 2021

May 25, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Kawhi LeonardLAC vs. DAL 41 6 4 2 stl Anthony DavisLAL @ PHO 34 10 7 18-21 ft Kevin DurantBRK vs. BOS 26 8 5 4 blk Luka DončićDAL @ LAC 39 7 7 Joe HarrisBRK vs. BOS 25 4 3 7-10 3-pt LeBron JamesLAL @ PHO 23 4 9 2 stl Paul GeorgeLAC vs. DAL 28 12 6 T. HardawayDAL @ LAC 28 1 5 6-8 3-pt Deandre AytonPHO vs. LAL 22 10 1 11-13 fg Devin BookerPHO vs. LAL 31 1…

Kristaps Porzingis fined $50,000 for attending club

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Brandon King

Rules for thee and not for me. Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis’ wallet is $50k lighter after he was handed a fine by the NBA when he attended a club on May 23, which is a violation of league rules. From the NBA: NEW YORK, May 25, 2021 – The National Basketball Association has fined Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis $50,000 for violating the rule prohibiting players from going into any bar, club, lounge, or similar establishment, regardless of the player’s vaccination status, it was announced today by Byron Spruell,…

Jayson Tatum unveils the Air Jordan XXXVI

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Brandon King

For Game 2 of their opening round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets ( which at the time of this writing is not going too well for Boston), Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum unveiled the Air Jordan XXXVI to the world. Check out the up close image below.

“Lakers” Reebok Answer IV on the way

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Brandon King

In commemoration of the spectacular performance of Allen Iverson in Game 1 of the 2001, that handed the Lakers their lone loss of that postseason run, and was punctuated by Iverson steeping over Tyronn Lue after hitting a baseline jumper over him Reebok is going to be releasing a Lakers-themed colorway of the Answer IV. It sports a black upper overlaid with purple patent leather, with black patent also showing up on the tongue. Iverson logo appears on the lateral side and rear pull tabs. Below this upper resides a…

“Sprite” Nike Lebron 8 V2 Low: Official Images

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Brandon King

Ten years after its original release, the “Sprite” Nike LeBron 8 Low V2 is primed to make its retail return. Like its 2011 forbear, it will sport a treasure blue upper with volt showing up on the inner, bordering the tongue, bordering the white lateral Swoosh and for the medial branding. Below this upper resides a white midsole, full-length Max-Air bag and treasure blue and volt rubber outsole. Plan to take those Ls when the “Sprite” Lebron V2 Low releases June 2021 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will…

May 24, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Damian LillardPOR @ DEN 42 4 10 9-16 3-pt Nikola JokićDEN vs. POR 38 8 5 15-20 fg G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. MIA 31 13 6 3 stl Jrue HolidayMIL vs. MIA 11 7 15 2 stl Dewayne DedmonMIA @ MIL 19 9 2 Paul MillsapDEN vs. POR 15 7 3 Goran DragićMIA @ MIL 18 2 4 Bryn ForbesMIL vs. MIA 22 5 0 6-9 3-pt Monte MorrisDEN vs. POR 12 1 7 2 stl M. PorterDEN vs. POR 18 4 1 2…

This latest Kyrie 7 is coming soon

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming Kyrie 7 sports a white upper with metallic gold present on the bordering on the lateral and medial Swooshes as well as the heel counter. Black shows up on the lower lace tabs, topmost eyelet and on the rear heel. The Kyrie logo on the tongue features both black and metallic gold, rounding out the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and rubber outsole of the same colour. The release of this Kyrie 7 is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry…

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Man robbed while trying to sell sneakers

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 Brandon King

According to police in Dothan, Alabama a man who was looking to sell a pair of Air Jordan found himself the victim of a robbery. Lieutenant Scott Owens of the DPD said the victim met with 19-year-old Kevin Devontay Smith and juvenile teenager in the south side Wal-Mart parking lot to conduct the transaction for the sneakers. “Instead, the victim was met by a firearm and robbed of his money, which was $320,” Owens said. “Both suspects were identified through surveillance video and witnesses on the scene.” Smith and the…

Former Spartan b-baller Keith Appling arrested in connection to fatal shooting

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 Brandon King

Fans of Michigan State and college basketball will remember the name Keith Appling. He was a standout for the Spartans in his time with the program from 2010-14 . Things may have taken a turn for the worse in the 29-year-old’s life as he was arrested this weekend in connection to a deadly shooting in Detroit. He was taken into custody Monday by Michigan State Police , approximately 50 miles west of Detroit in Chelsea, Michigan. In the course of the arrest a firearm was recovered. Appling was named a…