Author: Brandon King

“Voltage Purple” Nike Blazer Mid ‘77 on the way

Brandon King

This “Purple Voltage” is a new colorway of the Nike Blazer ‘77 that is on this summer’s release docket. It sports a white leather upper overlaid with suede at the lateral forefoot and toe box. On the lateral and medial sides are found large voltage purple Swooshes, with the same color also present on the “NIKE” branding on the heel. The aesthetic is completed by a sail midsole and outsole. The release of the “Voltage Purple” Nike Blazer is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues with a sticker price…

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Making A Difference: Brandon Ingram and Goodr distribute food to New Orleans communities

Brandon King

Brandon Ingram and Goodr, a non-profit that profit that specializes in leveraging technology to reduce food waste and end hunger have joined forces to help New Orleans communities in need. Donations made by Ingram allowed Goodr to set up two pop-up locations in two different locations on two different days- Joe Brown Park (May 23) and A.L. Davis Park (May 24). The New Orleans community has been so welcoming to me and my family, and I know many people are having a hard time putting food on the table right…

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“Alternate Bruce Lee” Nike Kobe 5 Protro: Official Images

Brandon King

As the moniker implies, this Kobe 5 Protro is the alternate to the “Bruce Lee” Kobe 5. It sports white and black color blocking at the upper. Red borders the lateral and medial Swooshes and also remains for the claw marks at the forefoot. A black Kobe logo and del sol signature on the heel completes the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole with a black lateral forefoot section and white outsole with heel Kobe logo. The “Alternate Bruce Lee ” is slated to…

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“Bruce Lee” Nike Kobe 5 Protro: Official Images

Brandon King

Inspired by the black and yellow track suit Bruce Lee wore in The Game of Death and the injuries suffered from Han’s claws from their penultimate battle in Enter The Dragon, the “Bruce Lee” Kobe 5 returns in Protro form later this year. The ”Bruce Lee” Nike Kobe 5 Protro is slated to release later this year and will carry a $180 USD sticker price. Kobe 5 Protro Del Sol/Metallic Silver-Comet Red-Black CD4991-700 $180 Summer 2020

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Bryce Cotton re-signs with Perth

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The Perth Wildcats have Bryce Cotton back in the fold. Sunday night on his Instagram, the two-time Grand Final MVP said “Glad to be back for another three seasons.” View this post on Instagram 🎥: @aeroture_aus ..Glad to be back for another 3 seasons ❗️#111forthecity A post shared by C11 BY BRYCE COTTON (@b_cotton11) on May 25, 2020 at 7:47pm PDT “I’m back for the next three seasons and I couldn’t be happier sharing this news. There’s no place like home.” Wildcats head coach Trevor Gleason was pleased, to say…

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Here’s when the “Carmine” Air Jordan 6 is going to release

Brandon King

The “Carmine” colorway of the Air Jordan 6 is on Jordan Brand’s 2021 release docket. This upcoming release will be the Carmine’s third retail run since its 1991 debut, with returns in 2008 in the Countdown Pack alongside the Air Jordan XVII, and a solo appearance in 2014. The 2021 version will be different from the previous retro versions in that it will feature “NIKE Air” on the heels and supposed to be the same collar height as its 1991 progenitor. The “Carmine” Air Jordan 6 is scheduled to release…

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Black and White Reebok Kamikaze II

Brandon King

Though it is 25 years old the Reebok Kamikaze shares the distinction of not only being the most popular of Shawn Kemp’s shoes with the brand but one of the most memorable silhouettes the brand has ever created. Later this year, the Kamikaze II will see a return to retail. It will sport the original black and white coloration of its progenitor spread across an combination leather and nubuck upper. Reebok vector branding is seen on the lateral forefoot , tongue and heel. This upper sits atop a white and…

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Patrick Ewing home from hospital

Brandon King

NBA great and current Georgetown head basketball coach Patrick Ewing has returned home from the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. Ewing’s son and namesake, Patrick Ewing, Jr. made the announcement Monday on Twitter. The elder Ewing revealed Friday evening that he tested positive for the coronavirus. We at sneakershoptalk.com are certainly glad to hear that Ewing is now out of the hospital and wish him a continual and speedy recovery.

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Bogut undecided about basketball future

Brandon King

Andrew Bogut’s basketball future will not include wearing a Sydney Kings, or any other jersey, at least for the time being. Bogut, the 2019 NBL MVP, took to Twitter to explain his current status: Bogut says he is not hanging up his sneakers but has opted against locking himself into a deal at the current time as he surveys the current basketball environment, saying “This by no means is a retirement note, but simply saying any concrete decisions are too hard to be made at this point in time.” Though…

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Lakers themed LeBron 8 coming in late 2020

Brandon King

The LeBron 8 is apparently on Nike Basketball’s release docket later this year and one of the planned releases will have a Lakers vibe. At this juncture, there are images of the upcoming LeBron 8 but what is known is that it will make use of a university gold and court purple colour palette. The “Lakers” LeBron 8 is planned , for now, to release in the later part of 2020 and will likely be available at nike.com and select retail establishments. As it currently stands, a sticker price has…

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