Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

A detailed look at next year’s White and Fire Red Air Jordan 5

November 21, 2019November 22, 2019 Brandon King

2020 is the 3oth anniversary of the original release of the Air Jordan 5 and to commemorate that, Jordan Brand is re-re-releasing the white and fire red colorway. The 2020 will do its best to stay true to its 1990 progenitor and will feature a white leather upper with clear mesh on the lateral and medial sides. It will also sport the reflective tongue with red Jumpman and “Nike Air” branding on the heel. This upper sits atop a black midsole with red “teeth” at the lateral forefoot. A combination…

Lonzo Ball to return against Suns

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Brandon King

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball will return to the lineup against the Phoenix Suns. He had missed the previous six games with a groin injury. He will come off the bench.

Damian Lillard and Hassan Whiteside out against Milwaukee

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Brandon King

When the 5-10 Portland Trail Blazers take on the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night, they will do so without Damian Lillard and Hassan Whiteside. Anfernee Simons is listed as probable.

FAMU prepares to take on Bethune-Cookman in 40th Annual Florida Classic

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | The Florida A&M University football team, ranked No. 12 in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) polls, will look to conclude the season on Saturday in the 40th Annual Florida Blue Florida Classic against rival Bethune-Cookman. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. from Camping World Stadium. The game will be broadcasted and streamed live on ESPN News as the crew of Tiffany Greene (play-by-play) and Jay Walker (color analyst), along with Lericia Harris (sideline) will call all the action. The broadcast crew of Keith Miles (play-by-play), Albert Chester…

November 20 , 2019 NBA Recap

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performances pt rb ast Luka DončićDAL vs. GSW 35 10 11 Triple-double DeMar DeRozanSAS @ WAS 31 4 5 13-17 ft G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ ATL 33 11 4 Ben SimmonsPHI vs. NYK 18 7 13 De’Andre HunterATL vs. MIL 27 11 2 Jarrett AllenBRK vs. CHO 22 17 0 2 stl B. BogdanovićUTA @ MIN 30 4 3 6-11 3-pt Duncan RobinsonMIA vs. CLE 29 2 0 9-15 3-pt Trae YoungATL vs. MIL 25 2 8 3 stl P. BeverleyLAC vs. BOS 14 16 7 3…

“Amber Rise” Air Jordan XXX4 coming Thanksgiving Day

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Brandon King

The “Amber Rise” colorway of the Air Jordan XXX4 will release this fall. This colorway does not feature the translucent upper of other Air Jordan XXXIV aesthetics, making use of lateral TPE overlay on the lateral sides and toe. Orange accents also show up through out the upper. The sail midsole atop which the aforementioned upper sits contains the Eclipse Plate. Underneath this is a sail herringbone outsole. The “Amber Rise” Air Jordan XXX4 is scheduled to release November 28 at nike.com and select retail locations. The sticker price is…

“Washed Denim” Air Jordan 6: A better look

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Brandon King

The “Washed Denim” Air Jordan 6 is part of Jordan Brand’s holiday 2019 offerings. As alluded to by its moniker, it features a two-shade denim, jean-inspired upper accented by tan on the tongue, black at the spoiler and laces and red for the lace locks. This upper sits atop a black midsole with a black rubber and milky translucent outsole with a red Jumpman in the center. The “Washed Denim” Air Jordan 6 is scheduled to release December 28 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set…

Women’s Air Jordan 11 SE coming holiday 2020

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Brandon King

This new colorway of the iconic Air Jordan 11 is now part of Jordan Brand’s expanding 2020 holiday lineup. There are no images of the upcoming 11, but it will make use of a black and white color palette. Early predications/speculations are that of a black-based upper ,patent rand and midsole atop a white outsole. The Air Jordan SE WMNS is going to release sometime during October 2020 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price has yet to be announced. Air Jordan 11 SE WMNS Black/White-Black CZ3621-001$TBAOctober 2020…

Women’s “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming October 2020

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 Brandon King

This “Lucky Green” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 1 High OG that will be part of the brand’s 2020 women’s sneaker roster. No images have surfaced yet but it will make use of a lucky green, white, sail and black color palette. The “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG will release in October 2020 at nike.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $170 USD. Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNSLucky Green /White-Sail-BlackDB4612-300$170October 2020 Below is a rendering by @zsneakerheadz of how this…

Kawhi and PG expected to play together for first time tonight

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 Brandon King

The Los Angeles Clippers top two acquisitions, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will apparently take the court together for the first time in the team’s Wednesday night game against the Boston Celtics. George, who was acquired in a massive and surprising trade this offseason, missed the first 11 games of the season as he recovered from shoulder surgery. George revealed to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, that he and Leonard coming together on the Clippers was the culmination of an effort of a few years to join forces. PG said he’d actually…