Author: Brandon King

“Graffiti” LeBron 17: some detailed images

Brandon King

This LeBron 17 is directly inspired by 2006’s “Graffiti” LeBron IV. It sports a white and black Knitposite upper with graffiti graphic wrapping the foot. Like the aforementioned LeBron IVthe top of the collar features a red-trimmed black strap enclosure with a ‘LJ23″ logo and a lion logo underneath on the tongue. White elastic straps traverse the midfoot with black laces and a small red Swoosh rounds out the upper. A Zoom Max bag and red outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Graffiti” Nike LeBron 17 is expected to release at…

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The New Balance 850 is coming in these two color ways

Brandon King

New Balance is set to drop two new color ways of their 850 silhouette- one in “Desert Rose” and a “Mint Chalk.” Both are composed of a tonal combination of mesh, leather and suede. These monochromatic uppers both sit atop white midsole and grey rubber outsole. The release of both of these 850s are imminent at newbalance.com and select retail establishments and will carry a $100 USD sticker price. New Balance 850 Desert Rose/White $100 New Balance 850 Mint Chalk $100

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Florida A&M announces search for new women’s basketball coach

Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M UniversityAthletics will begin a search for a new women’s basketball head coach, as Kevin Lynum will not return, as announced by FAMU Vice President & Director of Athletics, Kortne Gosha. “We thank Kevin and his staff for their hard work and wish them well in all of their future endeavors.” FAMU Athletics will begin a search immediately. #Follow The Rattlers For complete coverage of Florida A&M athletics, please follow the Rattlers on social media at @FAMUAthletics (Twitter), /FAMUAth (Facebook), @famuathletics (Instagram) or visit…

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Making a Difference: OOFOS donates 3,000 pair of shoes to hospitals

Brandon King

Another footwear company has stepped in with their resources to aid in the effort against COVID-19. Boston, Massachusetts-based OOFOS has donated over 3,000 pairs of sneakers to not only hospitals across their home state but across the nation. The most recent donation came last Friday at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts where critical care and intermediate care staff were surprised with new sneakers. “One of the nurses had been walking almost on her heels because her arches were too steep, so she immediately took off the shoes she had…

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36ers name Conner Henry as head coach

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au: The Adelaide 36ers have announced the appointment of Conner Henry as its new Head Coach for the next three years. Conner Henry’s appointment was the culmination of a comprehensive local and international search by the club. He joins the 36ers after previous positions including Assistant Coach of Orlando Magic and Head coach of the NBA D-League’s Fort Wayne Mad Ants where he won a Championship and was awarded Coach of the Year. Conner Henry had a standout career as a player, at the University of California, Santa Barbara,…

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Michael Jordan to donate his share of documentary proceeds to charity

Brandon King

As much as Michael Jordan is revered as the nearly universally recognized greatest player in NBA history, he is also maligned for his stances, or more accurately, his lack thereof on social issues ( even more so in this “woke” era). While MJ has not played an NBA game since 2003, his name is never too far from the spotlight and the recently released first two of a ten part epic on the 1998 Chicago Bulls , The Last Dance, once more has his name as the talk of nearly…

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This Air Jordan XXXIV is coming this summer

Brandon King

This Air Jordan XXXIV is set to release during the summer months. It sports a primarily white upper with silver and black details with a bit of volt visible under the base. This upper sits atop a white midsole, while a translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. This Air Jordan XXXIV is expected to release sometime this summer and will carry a sticker price of $165 USD. Air Jordan XXXIV White/Metallic Silver-Pure Platinum CU3473-100 $165 Summer 2020

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Check out this latest offering of the Adidas Superstar

Brandon King

This Adidas Superstar features a white tumbled leather upper with adidas three stripe branding on the medial and lateral sides composed of the smooth version of the same material. The iconic shell toe, green tongue labeling and rear tab of the same colour with white branding and “SUPERSTAR” in gold on the lateral side completes the look of the upper. The aesthetic is rounded out by a white midsole and white rubber outsole. This Superstar is already available in Asia but an imminent domestic release is expected at adidas.com and…

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This “Regency Purple” Air Jordan XXXIV is now available

Brandon King

This “Regency Purple” colorway is the latest colorway of the 34th edition of the venerated Air Jordan line. It sports regency purple, rage green, persian violet and flash crimson color palette that is splashed across the upper, midsole and outsole in a vibrant aesthetic. The “Regency Purple” Air Jordan XXXIV Low Is currently available at nike.com with a sticker price of $165 USD. Air Jordan XXXIV Low Regency Purple/Rage Green/Persian Violet-Flash Crimson CZ7747-500 $165

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“Splash Zone” Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 coming later in April

Brandon King

This Why Not Zer0.3 is the sequel to the “Super Soaker” PEof the Why Not Zer0.2. The white base of the upper is overlaid various tones of greens and orange reminiscent of the classic water guns. Other details include a “no batteries required” and an “RW” logo on the informal deubré. A white midsole with an orange rigidity plate and a clear outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Splash Zone” Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 is scheduled to release April 23 at nike.com and select retail venues and will carry a $170…

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