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

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 Brandon King

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

Check out the Space Jam 2 trailer

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 Brandon King

Whether people like it or not, Space Jam 2 is happening. The sequel to the Micheal Jordan-starred 1995 original features Lebron James and is intended to introduce the franchise to a new generation of fans. The official trailer was finally released Saturday morning. Check it out below: Space Jam 2: A New Legacy premiers July 16.

“Rush Blue” Nike Lebron 7: Official Images

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Brandon King

This white, blue and red iteration of the Lebron 7 will make its retail debut later this year. The translucent, Flywire containing translucent side panels are overlaid with white leather trim, which is, itself, overlaid by a rush blue rand that sports a pattern of fern-like leaves. A large rush blue bordered white Swoosh is present on the lateral side, opposite a smaller rush blue one on the medial side. Lebron signatures and logo are present, respectively, on the tongue lateral and medial heels. This upper sits atop a rush…

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 Brandon King

By the time you read this , the pictured sneaker will already be sold out ( allegedly). Today marked the return of the LebronWatch, which will entail drops the 23rd of every month. The release of the “Grafitti” Lebron 8 V2 was the first in the reintroduced run of #LebronWatch. First seen on the feet of Lebron in Goodman League v Melo League exhibition game during the “Basketball Never Stops” NBA lockout of 2011, it sports an all-over grafitti pattern similar to that seen on the similar-themed Lebron 4. A…

This Chrsitmas themed LeBron 18 is coming before the end of the year

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 Brandon King

The Lebron line has a history of releasing of Christmas-themed sneakers and the Lebron 18 is no different. Seen on the feet of Akron’s Finest during their Christmas Day game against the Dallas Mavericks, the shoe sports a red upper with gold accenting. A green Swoosh is found on the medial heel while the clear portion of the tongue are specked with white that is reminiscent of a snow globe. The aforementioned upper sits atop a red midsole that is home to a speckled Max Air bag and a translucent…

Take a look at the official images of this GS LeBron 18

December 25, 2020December 25, 2020 Brandon King

This upcoming GS version of the Lebron 18 sports a blue, pink and purple Flyknit upper with a black external heel counter and collar. A small black Swoosh is present at the lateral toe with the same branding in chlorine blue showing up on the lateral heel. Below this upper is a white and black midsole and a two colour translucent outsole. This GS Lebron 18 is scheduled to release January 15 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $160 USD sticker price. Nike LeBron 18 GS…

Lebron on load management, title defence and Lakers future

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Brandon King

From Greg Beacham of the AP: LOS ANGELES (AP) — After LeBron James emerged from the longest season in NBA history with a fourth championship ring, he returned home and planned the first Christmas family vacation of his adult life. That’s when James learned that his 17th NBA offseason would be unprecedentedly short. When James was told the NBA intended to resume games on Dec. 22, just 72 days after the Lakers beat Miami to win the title, the superstar admits he reacted with a mild expletive. “Just being completely honest,…

“Gym Red”Nike Lebron 8: Official Images

October 29, 2020 Brandon King

This colorway of the LeBron 8 is expected to make its retail return later in 2020. It sports a red upper with a silver bordered black Swooshes and yellow accenting present on a couple of the lace loops, tongue logo and the LeBron signature at the rear heel. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black midsole, full-length Air-Max unit and glow-in-the-dark outsole. Nike LeBron 8 Gym Red/Cucumber Calm-Black-Black CT5330-600 Late 2020 .

The “South Beach” Nike Lebron 8 is coming back in 2021

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Brandon King

Since its 2010 release , the “South Beach” Lebron 8 has been not only one of the most sought-after shoes in Lebron line but also in the ensuing years. At this juncture there are no images available but what is known is this shoe, which is a homage to the onset of James’ time with the Heat, should (and better) be a precise rendition of its progenitor. The “South Beach” Lebron 8 is planned to release sometime in the spring of 2021 at nike.com and select retail establishments; there is…

“Empire Jade” Nike LeBron Ambassador 13

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Brandon King

This upcoming version of the Lebron Ambassador sports a mint green upper composed of a combination of mesh, leather and synthetics. Copper Swooshes are present on the lateral side and on the tongue with a red tab on the rear that features Asian characters. This upper sits atop a white midsole and grey rubber outsole. Expect to soon be able to find these on nike.com. Nike LeBron Ambassador 13 CQ9329-300