Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

Deion Sanders’ belongings thought to be stolen during Jackson’s State opening game.

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Brandon King

Jackson State opened up the SWAC spring football with a 53-0 shellacking of Edward Waters College but all was not well in Jackson this Sunday. During the game , some scamp broke into the Jackson State locker room and helped themselves to the coaches personal items, including his watch, wallet and cellular phone. Before slamming his hand down in frustration and aggravation Sanders said, We’re going to find out who did it.” But wait there’s a twist to this story. According to further reporting from Ross Dellenger of SINow the…

Jackson State blanks Edward Waters College 53-0

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Brandon King

From gojsutigers.com: JACKSON, Miss. – The first words written on the first page of significant novel started on Sunday, February 21 and the Jackson State Tigers routed Edwards Waters 53-0 as the program officially started the Deion Sanders era. “We had a blast out there,” said junior linebacker Keonte Hampton, who recorded a team-high seven tackles. “It was fun to get the win with this group guys and this team. We open conference play next week against Mississippi Valley State and excited to open conference play.” “We were really excited to play this football game. It’s…

Check out these images of the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 1 High OG

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Brandon King

The “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 1 High OG is one of the plethora or Air Jordan 1s that are Jordan Brand’s 2021 release docket. The white leather foundational layer of this Air Jordan 1 is overlaid by hyper royal (an interesting name for this hue, as it appears to resemble Carolina blue moreso than a variation of royal). Light smoke grey Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides along with a white Wings logo on the lateral ankle. Below this upper resides a white midsole and a light smoke grey…

An initial look at the “White Oreo” Air Jordan 4

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Brandon King

It seems that Jordan Brand is not without a sense of humour. When the initial colour descriptions were initially revealed- white, tech grey, black and fire red- there was speculation, anticipation and hope that an-earlier-expected return of the “white cement” Air Jordan 4 could be on the horizon. Images of the described shoe have come to light and to the chagrin of many, it is not the beloved “White Cement” colourway, but rather what has been monikered the “White Oreo” Air Jordan 4. It is a reverse of the original…

February 20, 2021 NBA Recap

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Zach LaVineCHI vs. SAC 38 4 3 15-20 fg Terry RozierCHO vs. GSW 36 3 4 8-11 3-pt, buzzer-beater Damian LillardPOR vs. WAS 35 6 12 Kendrick NunnMIA @ LAL 27 5 3 5-6 3-pt M. BagleySAC @ CHI 26 11 2 2 stl Bradley BealWAS @ POR 37 7 3 2 stl R. WestbrookWAS @ POR 27 11 13 Triple-double Kelly Oubre Jr.GSW @ CHO 25 6 1 2 stl Mikal BridgesPHO @ MEM 19 6 1 Enes KanterPOR vs. WAS 19 13…

“Metallic Silver” Nike Air Total Max Uptempo returning

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Brandon King

The “Metallic Silver” is the latest original colourway of the Nike Total Air Max Uptempo that is on the docket to make its retail return. It sports a black nubuck and a white-trimmed metallic silver upper. Black jeweled Swoosh adorn the lateral and medial sides with Nike Basketball branding at the tongue and rear pull tab. Below this upper resides a metallic silver midsole, a full-length Total Air unit and a black rubber outsole. Recently released across the pond, it is anticipated these will see a domestic release sooner rather…

DeMarcus Cousins and Rockets to part ways

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Brandon King

This latest edition of WTF NBA news comes from Houston, where apparently the Rockets and DeMarcus Cousins have agreed on a parting of the ways, according to The Athletic and Stadium’s Ch While the age part is understandable, Cousins is 30 and trying to come back from two devastating injuries, torn Achilles and ACL, that happened in back-to-back years. That ,coupled with the emergence of Christian Wood , made Cousins expendable. It is somewhat head scratching that in a sport where height matters, the Rockets want to get smaller. This…

“Syracuse” Dunk High: Official Images

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Brandon King

The “Syracuse” Dunk High is making its latest retail return in 2021. Like its previous iterations, it will feature a white leather foundational layer overlaid with leather of an orange blaze hue. Swooshes of the same orange adorn the lateral and medial sides with the some colour also showing up on the tongue branding. Below this upper resides a white midsole and orange blaze outsole. The “Syracuse” NIke Dunk High is scheduled to release March 10 at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a $110 USD sticker price.…

Here is when the “Dark Curry” Nike Dunk High will releasing

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming Dunk High sports a velvet brown suede foundation layer overlaid by that of a shaggier dark russet coloured suede. Dark Curry suede Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Below this upper resides a white midsole and a sail rubber outsole. The “Dark Curry” Nike Dunk High is scheduled to release March 5 at select retail establishments . They will carry a $120 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk High Velvet Brown/Dark Russet-Dark Curry-Sail DD1401-200 $120 March 5, 2021

February 19, 2021 NBA Recap

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done Joel Embiid and Jamal Murray both go for 50 Nikola Vučević records triple-double pt rb ast Joel EmbiidPHI vs. CHI 50 17 5 15-17 ft Jamal MurrayDEN @ CLE 50 6 2 8-10 3-pt N. VučevićORL vs. GSW 30 16 10 Triple-double Clint CapelaATL @ BOS 24 15 1 11-14 fg G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. OKC 29 19 8 3 blk Trae YoungATL @ BOS 31 4 11 3 stl Norman PowellTOR @ MIN 31 6 2 6-10 3-pt Kemba WalkerBOS vs. ATL 28 5 6 5-8…