Author: Brandon King

“Black Cat” Air Jordan XXXIV coming February 6

Brandon King

The current Air Jordan game shoe, the Air Jordan XXXIV, will also get the “Black Cat” treatment. Like the similarly themed Air Jordan 4, this XXXIV will feature a completely black out aesthetic, only broken up by the 34 logo on the lateral midfoot and “AIR JORDAN” on the medial side. A black midsole with a smoke grey Jumpman supports the upper, while the aesthetic is completed by a black rubber outsole with electric green accents. The ‘Black Cat” Air Jordan 34 is release February 6 at nike.com and select…

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Zion Williiamson’s Air Jordan XXXIV is dropping in March

Brandon King

The sneakers that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson wore in his NBA debut February 22 versus the San Antonio Spurs will be available soon. Dubbed “Bayou Boys” the shoe is inspired by Williamson’s NBA locale and his aggressive playing style. It croc print overlays and shark teeth on the base of the tongue. On the rear croc heel counter reads ” BAYOU” in classic spooky Scooby-Doo font. Black Jumpman branding on the tougue and safety orange branding complete the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a…

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Pelicans’ Jahlil Okafor latest to give up no. 8 jersey

Brandon King

Since the tragic death of NBA all-timer Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash Sunday morning, many tributes have played out across the nba. One of them is players have been wearing one of two numbers, 8 and 24, Bryant sported through his career, or those Jwho have been wearing 8 giving up the number. Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie switched from 8 to 26, while Orlando Magic wing changed from 8 to 31. The latest to give up the number 8 will be New Orleans…

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Melbourne saves season with 77-67 win over Perth Wildcats

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Not only did Melbourne United keep their NBL season alive beating Perth Wildcats 77-67 in the open-air game at Melbourne Arena on Wednesday, but all but handed Sydney Kings top spot in the process. With the Melbourne Arena roof open as part of NBL-Australian Open connection, United skipper Chris Goulding (17 points) and his bench (32 points) proved the match-winners as Melbourne scored a 10-point win to arrest a losing slide and keep their finals hopes alive. Reserve centre Jo Lual-Acuil (15 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks)…

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January 28, 2012 NBA Recap

Brandon King

It has been a tough 72 hours not only in the NBA world but basketball as a whole as it is still reeling from the untimely death of Kobe Bryant. Top Performances Big night for the Bucks’ Khris Middleton, as he scored a career-high 51 points. pt rb ast Khris MiddletonMIL vs. WAS 51 10 6   7-10 3-pt Bradley BealWAS @ MIL 47 0 6   17-18 ft Eric BledsoeMIL vs. WAS 34 6 10   10-10 ft Jrue HolidayNOP @ CLE 28 2 8   3 stl , 4 blk Devin BookerPHO…

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LaMelo Ball has returned to the Uniced States

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Illawarra Hawks NBL Next Star LaMelo Ball has returned home to the US today to continue his rehabilitation and preparation for the 2020 NBA Draft. Ball, 18, had previously been ruled out for the remainder of the 2019-20 Hungry Jack’s NBL season due to a foot injury. He played 12 games for the Hawks and averaged 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game. Illawarra Hawks General Manager, Mat Campbell said: “With only four games remaining this season we understand LaMelo is keen to return home…

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Kobe Bryant: Shock, Awe and Pieces Left to Pick Up

Brandon King

Things were so different just 36 hours ago.  A little over thirty-six hours ago, things for the most part, were right in the basketball world. We were in the midst of celebrating another accomplishment in the career of all-time great Lebron James, who had just passed fellow all-timer Kobe Bryant on the NBA career scoring list, which reinvigorated the Lebron/Kobe debate. The talk of the Association were potential trade talks, what players would round out the All-Star rosters and who would compete in the Slam Dunk competition.  In California, there…

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January 25,2020 NBA Recap

Brandon King

Top Performances pt rb ast Zach LaVineCHI @ CLE 44 10 8    Kyrie IrvingBRK @ DET 45 6 7   10-10 ft K. TownsMIN vs. OKC 37 8 6   2 stl , 2 blk Ben SimmonsPHI vs. LAL 28 10 8   12-15 fg Rudy GobertUTA vs. DAL 22 17 2   5 blk Chris PaulOKC @ MIN 25 4 10   2 stl T. SatoranskýCHI @ CLE 19 6 6   3 stl Derrick RoseDET vs. BRK 27 4 6   2 stl Jarrett AllenBRK @ DET 20 15 1   4 blk Anthony DavisLAL…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Teens are mugged for their sneakers

Brandon King

Police in Rome, New York are looking for two teenage boys who allegedly mugged another teen and stole his sneakers. According to police, the victim stated he was walking home from the YMCA on Thursday night at around 10:48 p.m. At the corner of West Bloomfield and North Washington streets, he was jumped by two males. Police indicated that the youths assaulted the victim and absconded with his sneakers. The victim was left with minor injuries. So far, no arrest have been made. Law enforcement said that the victim knew…

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Florida A&M hangs on to beat Howard 87-83

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: WASHINGTON, D.C. | Rod Melton, Jr. tied a career-high 27 points, including going 10-of-13 from the free-throw line, as the Florida A&M University men’s basketball team held off Howard, 87-83, in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game on Saturday afternoon at Burr Gymnasium.  Florida A&M (6-12 overall, 4-3 MEAC), which matched its season-long win streak with the victory over Howard, led by as many as 18 and watched it disappear in the second half. The Rattlers led 45-27 late in the first half, but the Bison (2-19, 0-6)…

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