Author: Brandon King

An initial look at the “Electro Orange” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The “Electro Orange” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 1 High OG that will make its debut later in 2021. It sports a white leather upper overlaid with black at the toe and the eyebrows. Underlaying the white at collar is electro orange leather, while black shows up on the lateral and medial Swooshes, as well as the Wings logo. Below the aforementioned upper is a white midsole and an electro orange midsole. The “Electro Orange” Air Jordan 1 High OG is , for now, planned to make…

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March 11, 2021 NBA Recap

Brandon King

Who Got it Done pt rb ast J. ValančiūnasMEM vs. WAS 29 20 3   4 blk DeMar DeRozanSAS @ DAL 30 0 11   4 stl K. PorziņģisDAL vs. SAS 28 14 1 Ja MorantMEM vs. WAS 21 6 10 R. WestbrookWAS @ MEM 20 5 10   3 stl Luka DončićDAL vs. SAS 22 12 12   Triple-double Bradley BealWAS @ MEM 21 3 5   3 stl Desmond BaneMEM vs. WAS 20 4 1   5-8 3-pt Rudy GaySAS @ DAL 13 9 1   3 stl Deni AvdijaWAS @ MEM 13 6 1…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Thieves break in Seattle sneaker boutique

Brandon King

Seattle sneaker and fashion boutique Likelihood was the target of a recent break-in. According to the Seattle Police Departmenton Tuesday, February 2 at approximately 10 p.m. , they responded to a call that the shop’s window had been smashed in by a rock. The SPD also stated that two employees were assaulted trying to prevent the break-in and one witness indicated the thieves flashed a gun as they fought to escape. The crooks sped away in a Chevy Impala that was found nearby smashed into a tree. Police took one…

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These Michael Jordan game-worn kicks sold for over half a million dollars

Brandon King

A recent game-worn pair of Air Jordan 1s recently sold at auction for an astounding $529,770. However what differentiates this pair from other Jordan worn game shoes is not the on-court exploits that took place in the sneakers but rather the interesting backstory. According to MEARS Auctions, back in the mid 1980’s UNC was recruiting one of the top high school basketball players in the nation. Then TarHeels head coach, the legendary Dean Smith, arranged a meeting between the prospect’s grandmother and Michael Jordan at a Bulls game. Jordan extolled…

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“Triple White” Nike Air Max Genome on the way

Brandon King

This “Triple White” aesthetic is the latest offering of Nike’s Air Max Genome. Its white upper is constructed of a combination of perorared leather, mesh and synthetics., with the monochromatism only broken up by solver branding on the heel and medial ankles. Below this upper resides a white midsole, a full-length Air Max unit and a light grey rubber outsole. The “Triple White” Air Max Genome is expected to make its retail debut in the not-too-distant future at nike.com and select retail venues ; they will carry a $170 USD…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Sneaker sale turns into robbery

Brandon King

Falls Township, PA is the latest stage fore this edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers. Here in the Philadelphia suburb, a recent sneaker sale resulted in robbery. According to court papers, the Falls Township police indicated that officers responded to a call at the Village of Penbrook Apartments on March 4 at approximately 4 pm. The call was ended by the caller who then called back and relayed they had been robbed. The caller and the man who was with him told police they arrived at the aforementioned…

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This Blazer Low is on the way soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Blazer Low sports a white leather upper overlaid with suede at the toe and lateral forefoot.Navy denim adorns the lateral and medial sides as well as the rear heel, with red showing up on the inner. Residing below this upper is a white midsole and light blue rubber outsole.. The release of the Mike Blazer Low is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail locations. They will carry a $85 USD sticker price. Nike Blazer Low DJ6201-100 $85 2021

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This reflexology-themed Air Jordan XXXV Low is on the way

Brandon King

Many a career of a professional athlete has ben cut short, not a traumatic injury or an erosion of skills but rather due to podiatric issues. This upcoming Air Jordan XXXV low is inspired by reflexology, which , as defined by the May Clinic, is the application of pressure to specific area on the feet ( or hands). The multi-coloured aesthetic of this XXXV Low is derived from that of a zone therapy chart and sports a mesh base overlaid by a multitude of various hues, along with some reflective…

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Jackson State defeats Alabama State 79-54

Brandon King

from bamastatesports : FINAL STATS (.PDF) Alabama State fell in the season finale on the road to Jackson State, dropping a 79-54 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) contest Saturday night. The loss brought an end to the careers of four seniors including Brandon Battle, DJ Heath, Kevion Stewartand Mike Stone – all of whom were on the floor when the final horn sounded. Battle led Alabama State with 14 points and 13 doubles, recording a double-double in his final game, while LaTrell Tate added 10 off the bench for Alabama State who finished the night shooting 36.2 (17-for-47)…

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“Summer Jade” New Balance 327

Brandon King

This New Balance 327 sports a gradient nylon upper overlaid with black suede. A large New Balance “N” logo adorns the lateral sides along with turquoise “NB” branding on the on the tongues. Below this upper resides a dark grey midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Summer Jade” New Balance 327 is already available overseas, a domestic release is anticipated soon at newbalance.com. New Balance 327 Summer Jade/Black MS327SA $100 March 6, 2021 (overseas) TBA (domestically)

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