Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

“Rage Green” Jordan Zoom Trunner Ultimate available May 1

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Brandon King

Jordan Brand’s atest addition to the Trunner family sports a bright green mesh upper that sports reflective detailing on the rear heel and black Jumpman on the tongue and heel. The same hue borders the eyerow , tongue and collar. On the green midsole a black cage wraps the lateral and medial sides of the foot. The “Rage Green” Jordan Zoom Trunner Ultimate is set to be available May 1 at nike.com and select retail venues. Jordan Zoom Trunner Ultimate Rage Green /Black-Vivid Purple -Volt CJ1495-300 May 1, 2020

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers : Fight leads to robbery

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Brandon King

There was a time when a fistfight was the culmination of a beef, but nowadays it’s merely a stepping stone on the path to things much worse. A fun evening was disturbed when two attendees of a house party in Green Pond, SC engaged in fisticuffs, of which a third man tried to break it up. The man who was attempting to break up the fight was following his cousin home when rear-ended his relative’s vehicle. While the two were were looking over the damage, one of the males from…

Bleacher Report exaggerates for clicks

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 Brandon King

The sensationalism that has been a hallmark of the media has also, unfortunately, long since corrupted the sporting sector of the genre. It has only went into overdrive with the advent of social media. So when Lebron James makes a statement expressing his desire to continue the season and that the NBA execs agree with him, it will make news because of the person saying but what he said as well. Normally this, even with Lebron James saying this, would be second or third-tier in terms of news worthiness, however…

COVIDSAFE Application has support of NBL

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au: The Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League has thrown its support behind the Federal Government’s COVIDSafe app. NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman said: “The Government is a doing a great job to help lead the Australian community back from this terrible virus. “The COVIDSafe app is a very important initiative to help track cases of the virus in Australia and prevent community transmission. “We would encourage all basketball fans to download it and help in the fight against COVID-19 as everything we can do will also help…

Perth’s Bryce Cotton opts out of contract

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Reigning MVP and Grand Final MVP Bryce Cotton has announced that he will test the market as per the terms of the NBL’s agreement with the Players Association. Perth will retain Cotton’s NBL rights should he return to the competition in NBL21. Cotton announced his decision on Instagram.

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Foursome robs apartment of $10,000 of cash and sneakers

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 Brandon King

A Harlem couple had a terrifying experience when they were held at knifepoint by a group of robbers. According to video released by police, shows two women entering the apartment building. Two men who were with them kicked open the apartment door and entered the residence. Once inside the 23-year-old male and 20-year-old female who resided there were threatened with a knife while the robbers proceeded to steal 20 pairs of sneakers that were worth approximately $6,000 and another $4,000 in cash, police said. A fifth accomplice, who was apparently…

An initial look at the “Gym Red” Air Jordan XIV

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Brandon King

This gym red look is one of multiple colorways of the Air Jordan 14 planned to come to retail in 2020. An initial image of the shoe has emerged and it features a red upper , black toe and heel, sock liner , it is nearly identical to the early rendering from zsneakerheadz. The “Gym Red” Air Jordan 14 is scheduled to release June 13 at nike.com and select retail venues and will carry a sticker price of 190 USD. Air Jordan 14 Black/White-Off White-Gym Red 487471-006 $190 June 13,…

Up and close images of the Ben&Jerry’s x Nike Dunk Low SB

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Brandon King

This Nike Dunk Los SB is inspired by the renounced ice cream brand, Ben & Jerry’s. It’s colorful upper takes its aesthetic from the colorful packing of the brand known for the whimsical names of its tasty ice cream. More images of the sneakers have released via zsneakerheadz.

BIG3’s Jermaine Taylor opens up about Achilles injury and wants to inspire others}

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Brandon King

from big3.com: Jermaine Taylor was taken early in last year’s BIG3 draft by the Ball Hogs. A team that needed a do-it-all player that could play and defend multiple positions, Taylor was just that for Rick Barry’s squad. “Besides being one of the most athletic players in the BIG3, he’s really hungry, humble and wanting to prove himself on this stage.” Ball Hogs captain Brian Scalabrine said. Promised a lot of minutes, looking as good as ever, Taylor was ready and felt he’d breakout. Taylor had worked tirelessly to get…

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Police stop thief trying to steal shoes and baseball caps from closed Brooklyn Foot Locker

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Brandon King

A Brooklyn, N.Y. Foot Locker that had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to be a prime target for a would-be sneaker thief. According to police, Donte West, 28, broke into a side door of the store at 8:45 a.m. As officers arrived on the scene , West was loading a Chevrolet Trailblazer with more than three dozen pairs of sneakers and almost 40 baseball caps. Soon thereafter officers caught up and arrested West. He was the subsequently charged with burglary, grand larceny, criminal mischief and criminal possession…