Category: Damian Lillard

A pair of Tigers garner weekly Big South-OVC honors

Brandon King

The Big South-OVC announces their weekly football honorees and two Tennessee State players were among the players selected.  Special Teams Player of the Week | CJ Evans | WR/KR | R-Sr | Mobile, AL After a Howard touchdown trimmed the Tennessee State lead to 20-14, the momentum of the game was up in the air. On the ensuing kickoff, Evans returned it for a 99-yard touchdown that put the Tigers firmly in charge of the game, as it returned the proceeding to a two-score TSU lead at 27-14. In addition…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Major Division Top 7

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Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Poll was rife with movement. With the exception of the top spot, every position in the poll is occupied by a different team than from the previous week. 7.Florida A&M (3-3, 1-1)  After losing to Jackson State in their highly anticipated matchup, 35-21, FAMU tumbles down the standing from its previous no. 3 slot. Florida A&M, up 21-20, was snakebitten by two critical turnovers in the fourth quarter that led to…

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Take an initial look at the Adidas Dame 9

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After years of trudging through the malaise of mediocrity with scores of designs are at best relegated to the void of the forgotten and their worst outright visual assualts. However recent designs such as the AE 1, Harden Vol. 8, D.O.N. Issue # and the upcoming Dame 9 it appears Adidas Basketball is well on the path to lifting itself out of the doldrums of design ineptutiude. This Dame 9 sports a black upper that is overlaid with red. The Three Stripes that is created via the negative space in…

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The Adidas Dame 8 officially unveiled

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Adidas has officially taken the wraps off off the next iteration of Portland Trail Blazers superstar’s signature line, the Dame 8. The silhouette has the distinction of being the the first adidas basketball shoe to utilize recycled materials. It sports a combination mesh and synthetic upper with the Three Stripes branding prominently features on the medial side with “DAME” showing up on the rear heel and medial side and “DAME”, “DOLLA”or “TIME” present on the the other heel, depending on the colourway. Underneath the upper resides a Lightweight Bounce Pro…

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Damian Lillard agrees with Luka Doncic, says it is easier to score in the NBA

Brandon King

Damian Lillard echoed the sentiments of fellow nba star Luka Doncic, who said that scoring in Europe was more difficult than in the NBA. The current face of the Portland Trail Blazers in this brief statement echoed many of the critiques of the modern nba that is shared by fans , mostly older ones, and many former players. Here is our take on Dame’s comments below

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Damian Lillard wins NBA Teammate of the Year

Brandon King

Thursday afternoon Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard Damian Lillard was announced as the 2020-21 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. The award, which was established in 2012-13 is selected by the players and according the league , “, recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team.” Lillard was also a finalist for The award in 2020 win New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday took it home. Previous winners…

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Sneak preview at the 2021 “Carmine” Air Jordan 6

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Next year, 2021, is the 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 6 and to commemorate this Jordan Brand is bringing back the “Carmine” Air Jordan 6 in its original glory, which means with “NIKE AIR” branding as well as the original collar height. The previous versions, the 2008’s Countdown Pack and in 2014 featured Jumpman branding. The “Carmine 6” Air Jordan 6 is set to release February 13 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $200 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 6 White/Black-Carmine CT8529-106 $200 February 13,…

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Adidas Dame 7 unveiled on NBA2K21

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NBA 2K21 cover athlete Damian Lillard debuted his newest signature shoe , the Adidas Dame 7, in said game. The “I Am My Own Fan” colourway is the nickname of the digitally unveiled Dame 7, which was showcased in the game as a celebration of 2KDay. Player of the game can outfit their MYPLAYER with virtual version of the game exclusive colorway, along with matching apparel. Players will also be treated to an interview On 2KTV with Lillard about the collection, and also will have a chance to enter in…

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This Dame 6 is now available

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The NBA season being on hiatus has not stopped adidas from dropping this brand new colorway of the Dame 6. The black mesh upper on the lateral side gives way to vibrant greens and orange on the medial side. A purple tongue with with a matching rear pull tab completes the look of the upper. The aesthetic is rounded out by a white midsole and outsole with volt traction section and purple Dame logo. This Dame 4 is available at adidas.com and select retail venues and will carry a sticker…

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December 18, 2019 NBA Recap

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Top Performances pt rb ast Damian LillardPOR vs. GSW 31 5 13   11-13 ft Brandon IngramNOP @ MIN 34 6 5   3 stl Lauri MarkkanenCHI @ WAS 31 9 1   5-10 3-pt Terry RozierCHO @ CLE 35 3 2   4 stl Joel EmbiidPHI vs. MIA 22 19 3   2 blk Serge IbakaTOR @ DET 25 13 2    CJ McCollumPOR vs. GSW 30 5 3    Jamal MurrayDEN vs. ORL 33 5 1    Brandon ClarkeMEM @ OKC 27 7 1    Kemba WalkerBOS @ DAL 32 5 3   5-10…

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