Author: Brandon King

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers : Thieves use car as battering ram in sneaker store robbery

Brandon King

A car was used as a battering ram in a brazen late December robbery of a Fresno, California sneaker store. Surveillance video captured at least five thieves scurrying about after they used a vehicle to smash through the front of Drip2Drip.  “A lot of individuals got off,” owner Roman Gonzales said. “They came in with the intent to steal a lot of inventory.” Despite their numbers, It appears the damage the crooks did to the store far exceeded the value of the I’ll Gotten goods. Mr. Gonzalez estimated the damage…

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“Black Satin” Nike Air Force 1 Low coming this spring

Brandon King

If you want to engage in black force energy with an added bit of panache, then these women’s s-specific Air Force 1 Lows may be for you. They sport a black satin upper overlaid with leather of the same hue at the eyebrows. The sides are adorned with black, satin Swooshes, with the branding on the tongue and rear heel providing the only visual variety, save the pink laces.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides the traditional black rubber outsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Black Satin” Nike Air Force 1…

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“Navy” Nike SB x Nike Air Jordan 4 coming March 2025

Brandon King

This upcoming collaborative iteration of the Air Jordan 4 follows in the outsoles of the very well-received “Pine Green” colorway. Bringing the classic silhouette to the board from the court, they sport a white leather upper overlaid with light grey suede at the toe. White netting occupies the sides and tongue, while navy can be seen on the end of the lace tabs as well as the rear heel. On the tongue a red Jumpman and “Flight” branding, with a NIKE SB branding making an appearance on the aforementioned rear…

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Black” Air Jordan 4 Net coming this month

Brandon King

This take on the Air Jordan 4 seems more of a reimagining than several Jordans who carried that moniker. It takes a a feature that has been an integral aspect of the IV’s design, the netting, and transforms its into the prominent visual aspect of the classic silhouette. The supple black leather upper gives way to the aforementioned netting, which now covers the top portion of the upper, including the tongue.  Stamped Jumpman and “Flight” are seen on the leather tongue with additional Jumpman branding on the rear heel, while…

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PE Corner: An Initial Look at the “Florida Gators” Air Jordan 4 

Brandon King

We recently highlighted the “Howard Bison” Air Jordan 4 and images of another Team Exclusive Air Jordan 4, this one for the Florida Gators.  Recently given to the hoops team. They sport a vibrant blue suede upper with golden Jumpman branding perched atop the tongue and present at the rear heel. A branded dubraes is at the bottom of the lacing system, while a Gator-branded golden hangtag rounds out the upper.  Underneath resides a deep blue midsole and a light blue rubber outsole.  Unless you are a part of the…

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Kevin Durant’s 2K ratings over the years

Brandon King

Kevin Durant has been part of the NBA 2K universe since 2008, debuting as a wiry rookie out of Texas who was rated as an 80. Durant was also rated in the 80s in both 2K9 and 10, scoring an 83 and 82 respectively before climbing into the 90’s for the first time as a 91 in 2K11. Since then KD has never been rated lower than a 91 with ratings of 92 in 2K12, 94 in 2K13, and 2K14, which was his MVP season. Over the subsequent ten seasons…

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Kevin Durant takes blame for Raptors loss

Brandon King

Sunday the Toronto Raptors defeated the Phoenix Suns 127-109, handing the Suns their eighth loss in their last ten games. Kevin Durant was unusually quiet, scoring just 15 points and grabbing 4 rebounds, however, the defense of Scottie Barnes had a lot to do with Durant’s tough night at the office, as he harassed the normally efficient Durant into just 5-15 from the floor. Durant put the loss squarely on his shoulders after the game, saying, “Tonight, if I had made more shots, we probably would have won. I got to force it and probably run…

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North Carolina A&T’s Jahnathan Lamothe named CAA Co-Player of the Week

Brandon King

For his recent hardwood exploits North Carolina A&T guard Jahnathan Lamothe was named CAA Co-Player of the Week. The sophomore guard averaged 24.0 points, 9 rebounds, and .5 steals per game as he helped the Aggies go 2-0 last week, notching their first consecutive wins back-to-back wins over The Citadel and Morgan State in November.  Against Campbell Lamothe scored 25 points, including a key three-pointer that put the Aggies back in the lead with under a minute to go that helped NCAT defeat the Camels, 53-50.  The Baltimore, MD native…

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Psychic Blue” Nike Air Force 1 SK8 coming summer 2025

Brandon King

The iconic Air Force 1 Low has been updated with skaters in mind, but they are not part of the brand’s SB line.  It sports a premium white leather foundational layer overlaid with photon dust suede at the toe, eye rows, and wrapping the rear foot. Psychic blue can be seen at the inner and the branding on the tongue. The same hue also takes care of the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides.  Underneath resides the standard Air Force 1 midsole with “AIR” seen in psychic blue,…

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“Light Crimson” Nike Dunk Low coming this spring 

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the classic Nike Dunk Low is part of the brand’s Next Nature series, which utilizes environmentally friendly materials in its builds.  It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that light crimson at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankles, and wrapping the heels.  The sides are adorned with coconut milk Swooshes, with the same hue also showing up on the branding on the tongue as well as the embroidered “NIKE” atop the rear heel. Light crimson also shows up at the inner and laces. …

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