Author: Brandon King

FS1 host slams “tone deaf” LeBron James

Brandon King

“I am at a point in my career I don’t lose sleep over that ‘how did me and Luka’… there’s eight other guys on the floor.” It seems when to LeBron, reveling in the adulation, it’s a solo act; however accepting blame and accountabilty, it is always an ensemble.  For many years this has been LeBron’s modus operandi, as he has always sought to avoid blame at nearly all costs; its as if he sees personal basketball as a scarlet letter and he refuses to be Hester Pryne.  This act…

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Michael Jordan to join NBA on NBC as special contributor

Brandon King

The NBA will make its long awaited return to NBA coverage next season, unfortunately at the cost of NBA on TNT, who has done an excellent job of covering the Association. NBC made a major announcement Monday morning that Michael Jordan will be brought into the NBA on NBC fold as a special contributor.  Those of us who are of a certain age remember fondly, the NBA on NBC’s coverage ( how many of you have the theme song playing in your head as you read this?) and there is…

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Enjoy these images of the “White Cement” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

Most recently seen in 2016, the “White Cement” Air Jordan IV is one of several highly anticipated returns sprinkled throughout 2025.  The 2025 iteration is purportedly a more accurate recreation of its 1989 progentor, as it will boast a shape and build in an attempt to recreate the look and feel of the classic colorway.  They sport a white leather upper with netting adorning the sides as well as appearing on the tongue.  Tech grey with black speckling appears on the “Wings” as well as on the “NIKE AIR”-branded rear…

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A look at the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 5 is the latest embodiment of the ongoing collaborative relationship between A Ma Manière and Jordan Brand.  They feature a clean white leather upper with semi-milky netting on the sides and tongue. Robustly embroidered “NIKE AIR” and “23” appear on the rear heel and lower lateral heel, respectively, while A Ma Manière and Michael Jordan’s signature appear separately behind the tongue. A semi-translucent lack lock can be seen, while a Jumpman is perched in its usual location atop the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a…

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Take a look at these l look latest images of the “Grape” Air Jordan V

Brandon King

This summer the “Grape” Air Jordan V is slated to make their highly anticipated return. The 2025 release with mark the fourth time they have come to retail since their original 1990 releases, with drops in 2006, 2013 and the much maligned lace-less “Fresh Prince” iteration in 2018.  For many the 2025 version will wash out the bad taste left in the collective sneaker enthusiasts mouth over the aforementioned “Fresh Prince” version. A new detailed set of images have come to light that show off seevwal angles of the returning…

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Dalton Knect is enjoying himself in the offseason 

Brandon King

Dalton Knect had an eventful rookie campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Knecht got an up close and personal view of the LeBron/Klutch Sports and was even part of midseason trade with the Charlotte Hornets centered around Hornets big man Mark Williams that rescinded, forcing an awkward return to the Lakers.  After a 50–32 season under podcaster-turned-first-year head coach JJ Redick, the No. 3 seed Lakers were sent packing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs 4-1 at the hands of the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves. Like his…

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Norfolk State’s Joe Bryant Jr. Named Greek Elite League MVP

Brandon King

Basketball success continues to be a companion of Joe Bryant Jr, even after leaving the friendly confines of Norfolk State University.  This week, the former Spartan great was named MVP of the Greek A2 Elite Basketball League.  In his first season with Psychikou Basketball Club, Bryant led the league in scoring, putting up 20.1 points per contest, with  season high 39 coming against Mykonou, while adding 4.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He led the team to a 18-12  record and a fourth place finish in the 16-team.  Last season, Bryant Jr…

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The best look yet of the 2025 “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro 

Brandon King

The “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro is making its very anticipated retail return later this month. Out in front of their release we get a look at ths sneaker, via tanztz, which features visual aspects from a multitude of colors of the Kobe IX Elite. poop           View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by ALL IN LIVE (@allinlivee) As it currently stands, the “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro is set…

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“CHBL” Nike Kobe IV Protro: Official Images 

Brandon King

This Kobe IV was made in homage to the Chinese High School Basketball League. They sport yellow upper that fades to a lighter shade of the hue toward the collar and wrapping the heel. Black Swooshes adorn the sides, with black also standing in for the Kobe sign on the external heel counter, as well as the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  Kobe’s numbers “8” and “24” are stamped on each respective rear heel, while “Touch the Line,” which is a callback to a time in which Kobe was…

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Check out these latest images of the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

The “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 is set to make their anticipated debut later this year. A new set of images have emerged of this returning and well-received colorway via jaythesneakerguy that allows for up close and multple angles of the sneaker.  They sport a white, ribbed tumbled leather overlaid with french blue mudguards on the lateral and medial sides. Perched atop the tongue is a french blue Jumpman, while “TWO3” runs down the center of the aforementioned tongue. The rear pull tab is topped with a Jumpman and also…

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