Category: LeBron James

An in-hand look at the Black and Red Nike Lebron 19

Brandon King

We recently reported on the emergence of the black and red Lebron 19 and now video of the 19 in-hand has emerged. The video allows a better view of the medial and front sides of the shoe, the former of which features a reversed Swoosh and the latter a red Lebron logo. The rear part of the outsole sports Lebron branding and also feature a troughed out portion on the inner portion of said heel. We are still currently awaiting release information on the Lebron 19. In the meantime, check…

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“South Beach” Nike Lebron 8 release postponed

Brandon King

Fans of the “South Beach” Lebron 8 have waited 11 years for this sneaker to make another retail run and it appears they will have to wait a few weeks more. Initial set to release July 10 , the release has been pushed back until July 21 via the SNKRS application, which means 99.999999999999% of people who really want them will come away empty handed. Nike Lebron 8 Retro/Pink Flash-Filament Green-Black CZ0328-400 $200 July 21, 2021

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An introduction to the “Space Jam” Nike Lebron 18 Low

Brandon King

As we inch closer to the theatrical debut of Space Jam: A New Legacy, more of the associated apparel that Nike and their shareholders would love for you to spend your hard-earned money on is being revealed. We have already seen the Lebron XIX ANS and the Lebron 8 but Sunday on TNT’s NBA coverage the world got a look at the Space Jam x Lebron 18 Low There are three colorways- a blue-based, a brown-based and a grey based pair. All feature visual elements that tie in to the…

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An initial look at the “Space Jam” Nike LeBron 8

Brandon King

This Lebron 8 will be part of the Space Jam: A New Legacy footwear and apparel collection. It sports a black upper with gradiented piping separating the panels, bordering the Swoosh, the rear pull tab and at one of the upper eyelets. Wrapping the heels and at the lateral side panel is a graphic that ties in to the movie’s basketball, Looney Tunes and high tech themes. On the rear heels are cartoons detections of Lebron and Bugs Bunny, respectively, while a “Tune Squad” logo appears on the tongue. Below…

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Lebron will not miss any time due to health and safety violations

Brandon King

Lebron James violated the NBA’s health and safety protocols, but “shockingly” will not face suspension for the transgression. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, before their play-in game against the Golden State Warriors, James was in attendance for a promotional event for Lobos 1707 a brand of tequila with which he is associated. “It’s a violation of the agreed upon protocols, and, as we have in other comparable instances around the league, it has been addressed with the team,” A league spokesman relayed to ESPN on Friday. Teammate Dennis Schröder…

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An initial look at the “Higher Learning” Mimi Plange x Nike Lebron 18 Low

Brandon King

This Lebron 18 is brought to the world via a collaboration between fashion designer Mimi Plange. Inspired by the varsity jacket, this Lebron 18 sports a white upper overlaid with yellow wrapping the heel. The striped bars that cross the upper, Chenelle lateral Swooshes , decals on the medial sides and the lion logo on the heel are all homages to the varsity jacket. The “Higher Learning” Mimi Plange x Nike Lebron 18 are , for some reason , releasing on Nike KR may 23. At this juncture there is…

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Lebron James could return Saturday

Brandon King

from nba.com news services: The Los Angeles Lakers will continue to be without their superstar tonight. LeBron James confirmed that he will not return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets (10:30 ET, NBA League Pass). James, who is listed as questionable on the latest injury report, has been out of the mix for Los Angeles since May 2 because of a sore right ankle. “Getting close but I won’t be in the lineup tonight,” James tweeted on Wednesday afternoon. “But more importantly I will be there to put that…

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The Lebron James excuses train is prepped to leave the station

Brandon King

On March 20, Lebron James suffered the most publicized ankle injury (which was not a dirty play) this side of Dak Prescott, causing him to miss the twenty games, the most time the typically durable James has ever lost to injury. Lebron made his long-awaited to the Laker lineup on April 30 against the Sacramento Kings. In his 32 minutes of work, he scored 16 points on 6/12 from the floor to go along with 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. It was not enough as the Lakers fell…

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Stand on it Lebron James

Brandon King

On the heels of Derek Chauvin being found guilty in the murder of George Floyd, a video emerged of the shooting of 15-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant by Columbus, Ohio police. The killing sparked outrage not only in Columbus but around the nation as well. This indignation spilled over to social media, one of the most notable commentators on this latest interaction between a black person and police that ended in a Black Death was LeBron James. In a, unfortunately, since-deleted tweet James posted a picture of the officer , Nicholas Reardon,…

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An initial look at the “Sakura” atmos x Nike LeBron 18 Low

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Nike Basketball and Japanese brand atmos have joined forces to birth this collaborative edition of the Lebron 18 Low. The “Sakura” sports a gridded pastel upper with a floral Sakura Swoosh that is an homage to the cherry blossom season. Below this upper resides resides full-length Reax foam , a heel Max Air unit and a translucent outsole. The “Sakura” atmos x Nike Lebron 18 low is expected to release sometime in the coming months at nike.com and select retail establishments. Atmos x Nike Lebron 18 $TBA later in 2021

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