Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

New Balance The Kawhi coming this spring

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 Brandon King

A yet unseen Kawhi Leonard New Balance silhouette debuted on the feet of the Klaw during the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. According to the newbalancehoops Instagram page, The Kawhi is slated to make its retail debut, in limited quantities, in the spring of 2020. View this post on Instagram The KAWHI. Fall 2020. Limited availability beginning this spring. On court tonight 🖐🏾 @newbalance #WeGotNow A post shared by New Balance Basketball (@newbalancehoops) on Feb 16, 2020 at 3:50pm PST

This Air Jordan 1 is coming in 2021

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 Brandon King

In the sneaker world there is truly a lack of appreciation for the now( I must admit that we contribute to that problem ). Once the the latest acquisition is made, eyes (and feet) are immediately turned to the next set of midsoles. Here it is barely 2 months into 2020 and already there is news of what’s coming in 2021. Which brings us to these Air Jordan 1. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, this Jordan 1 is on the brand’s 2021lineup. At this juncture, there are no images available,…

“Tune Squad” LeBron 17 Low dropping late February

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 Brandon King

Since Space Jam 2, the sequel no one asked for, is one the way, Nike has released a duo of LeBron 17s inspired by the film- a LeBron 17 “Monstars” and 17 low “Tune Squad”. The “Monstars” version dropped on February 13 and the low will make its retail debut February 28 with a sticker price of $170 USD. “Tune Squad” LeBron 17White/White-University Red-Game RoyalCd5007-100$170February 28, 2020

Must win for Melbourne extends their season

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Melbourne United has never quite clicked all of #NBL20, until now, and it took until the very last regular season game for them to beat South East Melbourne Phoenix 109-90 and secure a semi-final berth. Coming off appearing in the past two NBL Grand Finals and adding Shawn Long, Melo Trimble and welcoming back triple championship winner Casey Prather, there were high hopes for Melbourne for this season. But they started off losing three straight, including the season-opener to the Phoenix in the first ever Throwdown, and…

FAMU women’s hoops falls to Delaware State 61-53

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information : DOVER, Del. | The Florida A&M University women’s basketball team pushed Delaware State to the limit Saturday afternoon, but eventually fell to the Hornets, 61-53, in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play at Memorial Hall Gym. Saturday’s setback was the seventh straight loss for Florida A&M (4-19, 2-10 MEAC), while Delaware State improved to 11-12 overall and 7-3 in the MEAC. THE LEADING LADIES Shalaunda Burney-Robinson turned in her seventh double-double of the season, pulling down a career high 21 rebounds to go with her game-high 26…

Another Off-White x Jordan 5 coming in 2020

February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 Brandon King

It appears that Virgil Abloh is not done exercising his apparent vendetta against the Air Jordan 5. With the abomination that was the first Off-White AJ5 barely in the retail rear view mirror, images have surfaced of another Off-White Air Jordan 5. The depicted shoe features a synthetic sail upper, that like the metallic inspired colorway, features the holes in the upper. A thin, silver Jumpman emblazond tongue, “23” on the lower ankle and it appears that “Nike Air” branding from the previous colorway will be found on this one…

Finn Delany and Rob Loe re-sign with Breakers

February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Finn Delany has signed a two-year extension to keep him contracted to the Sky Sport Breakers until the end of the 2022 NBL season while Tall Blacks Centre Rob Loe has agreed terms to stay at the club until 2023. 28-year-old Loe has come back impressively from his serious skull fracture midseason to average a career high 9.6 points and 4.2 rebounds over 20 games. 24-year-old Delany is in the form of his life averaging 12.6 points, at an average of 47 percent from the floor, and…

Turner to work out for Los Angeles Clippers in lieu of buyout

February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 Brandon King

Evan Turner is going to workout for the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday, according to a report for from Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Though Turner is still under contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the club gave him its blessing, as a buyout is in the works. Since being taken with the number two overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft, Turner has played with the 76ers, Pacers, Celtics, Trail Blazers and Hawks and has career averages of 9.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Principal who said Kobe’s death was “karma” allowed to resign

February 14, 2020February 19, 2020 Brandon King

It seems the list of people who have been chomping at the bit to dance on Kobe Bryant’s grave is growing. We previously covered the disgrace of a disgraceful family, Abigail Disney, and her racist and irreprehensible statements shortly after the fatal helicopter crash that took the lives of Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. No-name actress Evan Rachel Wood also had to chime in and spew her hate that would not only appeal to the racists of the world but also that of the hypocritical “me too” crowd.…

Sydney Kings captures regular season NBL crown

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : The Sydney Kings celebrated winning their first NBL regular season championship in 12 years by beating a gritty Illawarra Hawks 98-82 at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday night. The Kings, who achieved the rare feat of leading the competition from go to whoa, will finish the season at least one win ahead of second-placed Perth regardless of the result of the Wildcats’ clash against Adelaide on Saturday. It’s the club’s fifth regular season championship and the first time the Kings (20-8) have topped the NBL standings and…