Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

Kyrie and DeMar have moment before Nets/Spurs game

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 Brandon King

The Brooklyn Nets and the San Antonio Spurs met Monday night and Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan has been playing with a heavy heart, as his stepfather passes on February 19. Before the game tipped off Nets star guard Kyrie Irving showed DeRozan love in a truly touching moment. Losing a parent is one of the most difficult things a person will deal with in life, forming a void that can never be filled, regardless of the passage of time. There will be some rough days ahead for DeRozan but if…

Atlanta Hawks break off Head Coach Lloyd Pierce

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 Brandon King

The Atlanta Hawks have fired head coach Lloyd Pierce just 34 games into the season. Hawks Head of Basketball Operations and General Manager Travis Schlenk had this to say in a statement: “We would like to thank Lloyd for his work and commitment to not only the Hawks organization but the city of Atlanta. He and his wife, Melissa, are tremendous people who have made a positive impact throughout the city. We have high expectations for our team on the court and we believe by making this change now that…

February 28, 2021 NBA Recap

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done Career night for Charlotte’s PJ. Washington Another big game for Bradley Beal Devin Booker hangs 43 on the Timberwolves pt rb ast P.J. WashingtonCHO @ SAC 42 9 2 5-8 3-pt Bradley BealWAS @ BOS 46 7 2 11-12 ft Devin BookerPHO @ MIN 43 5 5 12-13 ft G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. LAC 36 14 5 4 blk John CollinsATL @ MIA 34 10 1 3 blk Buddy HieldSAC vs. CHO 30 2 7 8-15 3-pt Harrison BarnesSAC vs. CHO 28 6 6 Julius RandleNYK @…

The “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 6 has a release date

March 1, 2021March 9, 2021 Brandon King

As was previously reported, the “Midnight Navy”Air Jordan is finally making its return to retail for the first time since its original 2000 release. At the time of that report there was no indication of a release date, other than whenever it was it would occur at some point during the 2021 Holiday season. News , via zsneakerheadz, has emerged that this colourway will make its return on Black Friday, November 26, 2021 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 6…

“Candy Land” Reebok Question Mid coming late March

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 Brandon King

Hasbro and Reebok Classics have joined forces to give life to this special-edition Question Mid inspired by the family board game, Candy Land. It sports a pink and purple polka dotted toe cap. The tongue body is inspired by the game’s grassy hills, while the top of the tongue feature the “Candy Land” logo. On the rear heel is a waffle cone like pattern; the midfoot panel directs to the Rainbow Trail. The medial side reads “An Allen Iverson Shoe ” , which is an homage to the phrase “A…

“Acorn ” Air Force 1 Low returning in the spring

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 Brandon King

nineteen years after its original release, the “Acorn” Air Force 1 is planned for a return to retail. The upcoming version is to be an exact replication of its 2002 progenitor , featuring a light creme coloured canvas upper overlaid with natural hued leather. Acorn shows up on the tongue, laces and inner lining. Below this upper resides a while midsole and acorn rubber outsole. The “Acorn” Nike Air Force 1 Low is planned to hit select Japanese store shelves April 29. As it currently stands, there has been no…

Victor Oladipo rejects extension from Rockets

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 Brandon King

From Jenna Ciccotelli of B/R: Victor Oladipo reportedly turned down the opportunity to remain with the Houston Rockets after this season. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the guard passed on a two-year, $45.2 million max contract extension. Oladipo is in the last year of a four-year, $85 million deal that he signed with the Indiana Pacers, from whom he was dealt in the four-team deal that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets in January. Oladipo is seeking a longer-term deal, which the Rockets can still offer him, per Wojnarowski. The league’s collective bargaining agreement requires that the team…

February 27, 2021 NBA Recap

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Who Got It Done Joel Embiid puts up 42 in loss against Cavs DeRozan drops 32 Bradley Beal torches Wolves for 34 pt rb ast Joel EmbiidPHI vs. CLE 42 13 6 14-16 ft DeMar DeRozanSAS vs. NOP 32 1 11 10-12 ft Nikola JokićDEN @ OKC 19 11 13 Triple-double Bradley BealWAS vs. MIN 34 8 6 N. VučevićORL vs. UTA 34 8 4 5-7 3-pt D. MitchellUTA @ ORL 31 4 6 5-8 3-pt Luka DončićDAL @ BRK 27 6 7 2 stl Julius RandleNYK vs. IND 28…

Animal Print Women’s Air Jordan 11 coming this holiday season

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 Brandon King

This abomination masquerading as an Air Jordan 11 is part of the brand’s holiday 2021 release plans. At this early juncture there are no images available but it is known that it will sports a black, sail, red and white colour palette. Apparently is will also feature an animal print motif ( think the “Animal Instinct Air Jordan 3). The animal print variety of the Air Jordan 11 is planned to release during the 2021 holiday season. At this point, no pricing information has been disclosed. Air Jordan 11 Black/Red-Sail-White…

February 26, 2021 NBA Recap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Jimmy ButlerMIA vs. UTA 33 10 8 LeBron JamesLAL vs. POR 28 11 7 4 stl , 3 blk Kawhi LeonardLAC @ MEM 30 9 7 11-11 ft Kemba WalkerBOS vs. IND 32 3 6 Stephen CurryGSW vs. CHO 29 4 9 10-10 ft Kyle LowryTOR vs. HOU 20 11 10 Triple-double Damian LillardPOR @ LAL 35 3 7 Norman PowellTOR vs. HOU 30 3 1 Kelly Oubre Jr.GSW vs. CHO 27 6 3 D. SabonisIND @ BOS 24 6 9 Yesterday’s Scores…