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Durant likely out for Game 2

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Brandon King

Kevin Durant has not played since injury his lower leg in game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Houston Rockets. He pulled up after running down county after hitting a jumper. The initial look was that is was more severe, along the lines of an Achilles injury, but a collective sigh of relief was breathed when it was revealed that it was merely a strain of his right calf. Durant was ruled out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but he would travel with the club, giving…

May 9, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performers James HardenHOU @ GSW 31 4 8 4 stl Klay ThompsonGSW vs. HOU 27 4 1 5-10 3-pt G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. BOS 20 8 8 2 stl, 2 blk Stephen CurryGSW vs. HOU 25 6 5 Nikola MiroticMIL vs. BOS 10 11 3 2 stl Khris MiddletonMIL vs. BOS 19 8 5 Marcus MorrisBOS @ MIL 14 11 3 George HillMIL vs. BOS 16 3 1 Eric BledsoeMIL vs. BOS 18 6 2 P.J. TuckerHOU @ GSW 1 Yesterday’s Scores Houston Rockets 99 Golden State Warriors 104 PTS J.Harden-HOU…

The Best Player in the NBA according to Patrick Beverley

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Brandon King

For the past few seasons, there has been a debate on who is the best player in the NBA, For Patrick Beverley, its quite obvious who is the top dog in the Association. Here is what the soon-to-be free agent guard had to say on NBA Gametime earlier today: Does he have a point? Beverley would well-equipped to speak on the subject , as he spends 82 nights a year matched up with the opposing team’s best player, so he sees theses guys up close and personal. The sentiment of…

“Warriors Home” KD12 Official Images

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 Brandon King

Recently, we showed the home version of the KD12. It is a white based version with yellow and blue accents and a blue outsole. Official images have dropped of this shoe, which is set to release May 15, and not the May 3 that was previously published. They will be available at nike.com and retailers like finishline.com. The sticker price is set at $150 USD. Nike KD12White/Game Royal-White-AmarilloAR4229-100$150May, 15, 2019

KD will be wearing this KD12 for Warriors home playoff games

April 28, 2019April 28, 2019 Brandon King

This colorway is perfect for Kevin Durant to wear during the Warriors’ home playoff games ( though he actually wore the university red colorway for game 1 of the West Semis against the Rockets). It sports a white upper with amarillo stitching bordering the lacing system and game royal accenting throughout the rest of the upper. A white midsole sits above a blue marbled translucent outsole, which finishes off the aesthetic of this sneaker. This colorway of the KD12 is scheduled to release May 3 at retailers such as finishline.com.…

April 26, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

April 27, 2019April 27, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performers Kevin Durant showed up huge in game 6 of the Warriors’ series against the scrappy Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 50 points, including 38 in the first half. Kevin DurantGSW @ LAC 50 6 5 14-15 ft Stephen CurryGSW @ LAC 24 6 6 S. Gilgeous-AlexanderLAC vs. GSW 22 5 6 Draymond GreenGSW @ LAC 16 14 10 Triple-double D. GallinariLAC vs. GSW 29 5 0 2 stl Andre IguodalaGSW @ LAC 15 4 4 3 stl P. BeverleyLAC vs. GSW 11 14 7 2 blk M. HarrellLAC vs.…

University Red KD 12 Official Images

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 Brandon King

After being seen for the first time on the feet of one Mr. Kevin Durant, we finally have official images of the third colorway of the KD 12. It is outfitted in a red upper complemented with black details at various locations. The upper is supported by a white, speckled midsole that is partially encased on lateral side and a semi milky translucent outsole. The University Red KD12 is set to release May 3 at select retail venues and nike.com. The sticker price is set at $150 USD. Nike KD12University…

April 23, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performers Kevin DurantGSW vs. LAC 45 6 6 12-12 ft Lou WilliamsLAC @ GSW 33 4 10 M. HarrellLAC @ GSW 24 5 2 11-14 fg Clint CapelaHOU vs. UTA 16 10 2 3 blk P. BeverleyLAC @ GSW 17 14 4 D. GallinariLAC @ GSW 26 7 2 Stephen CurryGSW vs. LAC 24 3 4 Ricky RubioUTA @ HOU 17 2 11 3 stl James HardenHOU vs. UTA 26 6 6 3 stl, 4 blk Joe InglesUTA @ HOU 11 6 9 3 stl Yesterday’s Scores Los Angeles…

University Red KD 12 has a release date

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Brandon King

This colorway of Kevin Durant’s twelfth signature was broken out by KD during this year’s NBA Playoffs now has a release date. This KD 12 sports a University Red upper complimented by black detailing through the upper. KD logos are found on the tongue and lateral lower heel and a white Swoosh is also present on the medial side. A white speckled midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic of this sneaker. The “University Red” Nike KD 12 is scheduled to release May 3 at nike.com and select retailers. The…

A First Look at the “EYBL” Nike KD 12

April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 Brandon King

This KD 12 joins the previously featured Kyrie 5 as part of the EYBL footwear lineup. The special-editon KD 12 features grey as the base for its upper, upon which sit peach, volt and crimson accents. A light green Swoosh ,with a darker green tessellated contained within it, is present on the lateral side. Peach is present on the ankle collar along with a blue tongue with grey laces. The peach midsole is covered by a clear plastic that starts as the toecap and it features a plant motif pattern.…