Category: Kyrie Irving

Which of “Pre-Heat” Nike Kyrie 7 you get will be a mystery

Brandon King

Kyrie Irving’s upcoming signature shoe, the Kyrie 7 will launch in four “P.re-Heat” colourways inspired by art, film, music and sports. The “expressions” colour is inspired by kyrie’s love of art and the freedom that artistic expression gives creators to be themselves. The “Special FX ” is a homage to Irving’s love of filming and the power it possesses to give life to imagination. The“Soundwave” unfortunately, is not inspired by one of the coolest Transformers ever ,but rather Kyrie’s love of music and how his game is influenced by its…

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An initial look at the “Hendrix” Nike Kyrie 7

Brandon King

This Kyrie 7 pays homage to Jimi Hendrix. It sports a psychedelic pattern on its upper contrasted with the more subdues hues at the tongue, collar and top of the heel. A black Swoosh border adorns the lateral and medial sides with a musical design on the lower heel overlay. A grey midsole and black outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Hendrix” Nike Kyrie 7 is anticipated to release later this year at nike.com and select retail establishments.

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The Nike Kyrie 7: An initial look

Brandon King

Initial images of Kyrie Irving’s next signature model, the Kyrie 7 has come to light. What we see is a mostly black sneaker that sports a mesh built upper with red showing up on the medial Swoosh and the signature on the heel. Additional Kyrie branding is found on the tongue and insole. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black Phylon midsole with a red section up front that also houses an articulated Zoom Air unit. Along the top of the black rubber outsole reads the phrase “ His Legacy…

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The Nike Kyrie S2 Hybrid : An initial look

Brandon King

The sequel to the Nike Kyrie S1 Hybrid, the Kyrie S2 Hybrid on on the path to making its retail debut later in 2020. Like the previous model , it will take pieces of designs elements from earlier Kyrie models. Where as the S1 derived its design cues straight from the Kyrie signature models 1-3, the S2 will follow that same formula but will combine aesthetics from the Kyrie 4,5, and 6. At this juncture, there is no confirmed release date for this model, however several colorways are expected to…

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A second “Bruce Lee” Nike Kyrie 6 surfaces

Brandon King

Since its inception on the Kyrie 2, the “Bruce Lee” colorway has become a staple of the Kyrie Irving signature line. Like the Kobe line before it, the colorway draws inspiration from the yellow and black track suit Lee wore in the Game of Death; the the red stripes are symbolic of the the injuries from the fight with Han in Enter the Dragon. Images of a possible second version have emerged. This version features a black upper with a white midfoot strap. Yellow shows up on the lateral Swoosh,…

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“There Is No Coming Back” Nike Kyrie 6: Official Images

Brandon King

This Kyrie 6 utilizes a photon dust and green strike colour palette. The combination engineered mesh and suede upper features a mid foot strap that glows in the dark. Green slime Swooshes are located on the lateral and medial sides along with the phrase “There Is No Going Back” embroidered on the lateral side. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a mostly white outsole with sections of pink, green and black. There is no announced release date for this Kyrie 6, but there are some pairs floating around…

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Kyrie Irving undergoes surgery for shoulder injury

Brandon King

Tuesday, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder to repair an impingement. The surgery and subsequent recovery means the end of Irving’s season. It was an injury-riddled 2019-20 campaign for Irving , with a myriad of injuries limiting him to just 20 games. In those 20 games, Irving was at an All-NBA level, 27.4 points, 6.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds per contest. The Nets will look to head into the next season will a full healthy Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as they will…

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Kyrie Irving to miss the rest of season

Brandon King

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks told reporters Wednesday that point guard Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season. Irving will undergo shoulder surgery; Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson has mentioned earlier in the week that Irving was to see a specialist and a decision as to what would follow forthcoming. Irving’s maiden season is Brooklyn has been marred with various injuries. The following ailments have caused him to missed 26 games: Right Shoulder Hamstring Knee Shoulder Kyrie has only appeared in 20 games , but in…

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“Oracle Aqua” Nike Kyrie 6 is coming in February

Brandon King

This Kyrie 6 will make its retail debut at the beginning of Black History Month. It sports an oracle aqus upper in a combinations of a mesh in the front and suede wrapping the ankle and heel. At the midfoot are two straps- one with a tiger stripe motif and the other a leopard. Embroidered black Swooshes sit at the lateral and medial sides along with Kyrie branding of the same color on the tongue and an orange heel counter complete the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits…

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Nike Basketball unveils 2020 Black History Month PEs

Brandon King

Nike Basketball has unveiled several PE’s for Black History Month. The grouping consists of the KD 12, Kyrie 6 , Lebron 17, PG 4 and the Zoom Freak 1. Each shoe is inspired by the street styles of the early 1990’s and African culture ( whatever that means). As these are PEs, a retail release seems unlikely, but these shoes will grace NBA courts, beginning January 20.

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