Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

Adidas D Rose 1 “Forbidden City” : Official Images

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 Brandon King

The D Rose 1, Derrick Rose’s first signature shoe, is making a return to retail in 2020. The upcoming retro is part of the brand’s “Forbidden City” collection which celebrates the 2020 Chinese New Year. The sneaker sports a black upper accented by gold and red; at the inner a floral pattern is found. This upper sits atop a red and white midsole and a white outsole with red sections. The “Forbidden City” Adidas D Rose 1 is releasing January 2020 at adidas.com and select retail venues with a sticker…

Pau Gasol is newest addition to Trail Blazers coaching staff

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Brandon King

Tuesday night Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stots let reporters know that the recently waived Pau Gasol would join the coaching staff after he returns from Spain. Gasol, 39, was waived November 20 to focus more on recovery from the foot surgery he had back in May. This confirmed rumblings that the two-time champion and six-time All-Star would be taking a coaching role with the team.

Chris Haynes’ article on Carmelo Anthony criticism over POTW award

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Brandon King

Here is a fine article from Chris Haynes discussing Carmelo Anthony’s dismissal of his critics. https://sports.yahoo.com/melo-on-player-of-the-week-criticism-ive-come-too-far-to-start-listening-to-that-bull-202526603.html

Marcus Smart out against Heat

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Brandon King

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will not be available for the team’s game against the Miami Heat due to illness, as reported by A. Sherrod Blakely.

This colorway of the Nike Shox Nova is on the way

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Brandon King

The Nike Shox Nova is a women’s exclusive model that utilizes the Shox cushioning system. This upcoming colorway sports and combination upper of black and pink mesh overlaid by orange, pink and black leathers. This upper sits atop a bed of white Shox columns and moderator plate completing the aesthetic. The release of this Shox Nova is imminent at nike.com and select retail locations and nike.com. Nike Shox NovaAT8046-002

Pack with Micheal Jordan’s 1984 Air Ship PE and an Air Jordan 1 Hi ’85 coming

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Brandon King

The Air Ship boasts the distinction of being the shoes Micheal Jordan wore in his first NBA game. It was this shoe, and not the Air Jordan 1, that was famously banned by the NBA. The Air Ship will finally return to retail in a pack alongside a pair of Air Jordan 1 85 Hi. The Air Ship sports a white leather upper with red showing up on the collar and lateral and medial side Swooshes. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and red outsole. The Jordan 1…

December 3, 2019 NBA Recap

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performances Pts Reb Ast James HardenHOU @ SAS 50 9 6 24-24 ft Clint CapelaHOU @ SAS 22 21 2 2 blk Luka DončićDAL @ NOP 33 18 5 10-13 ft Bradley BealWAS vs. ORL 42 6 4 Jimmy ButlerMIA @ TOR 22 13 12 Triple-double Brandon IngramNOP vs. DAL 24 5 6 3 stl Evan FournierORL @ WAS 31 2 3 6-8 3-pt M. HarrellLAC vs. POR 26 9 1 11-13 fg Andre DrummondDET @ CLE 17 14 4 5 stl , 4 blk D.J. AugustinORL @…

Nike ‘Viotech” Dunk Low has a release date

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Brandon King

The multi-hued “Viotech” Nike Dunk Low originally released back in 2003 as a japan co.p exclusive and since then has been a very highly regarded version of the classic Dunk. It has since seen a second retail run in 2013 and it seemed that the stage was being set for another return to shelves for this sneaker and now Nike has confirmed this to be the case. The “Viotech” Nike Dunk Low will release December 10 at nike.com and select retail venues with a sticker price of $120 USD. NIke…

You can get your hands, actually your feet, on these Air Max ’95s

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Brandon King

This Air Max 95 is designed for the time of year when you can see your breath and temperatures can mimic the ages of grade school children. It sports mesh , synthetic panels and leather across its upper and make use of a thunder grey, atmosphere grey, electric green and reflect silver color palette. A grey midsole houses the heel and forefoot Air Max units and the aesthetic is completed by a thunder grey outsole. This Air Maxx 95 is currently available at nike.com with a sticker price of $175…

December 2, 2019 NBA Recap

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performances pt rb ast Rudy GobertUTA @ PHI 27 12 2 3 blk G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. NYK 29 15 3 Eric PaschallGSW @ ATL 24 9 6 J. JacksonMEM vs. IND 31 4 2 2 blk Zach LaVineCHI @ SAC 28 1 3 5-7 3-pt Marvin WilliamsCHO vs. PHO 22 5 3 10-10 ft Richaun HolmesSAC vs. CHI 20 9 1 Solomon HillMEM vs. IND 22 6 2 3 stl Al HorfordPHI vs. UTA 17 8 5 2 blk Khris MiddletonMIL vs. NYK 16 7 3…