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LeBron James’ home amongst those targeted by celebrity burglary ring

October 2, 2018 Brandon King

The domicile of Los Angeles Lakers all-world baller Lebron James was amongst celebrity residences on a list of homes targeted by Southern California burglars. Most recently, Rihanna, Los Angeles Dodgers player Yasiel Puig and Los Angeles Rams wideout Robert Woods all have been burglary victims . Monday, the Los Angeles Police Department released this press announcement: During recent months, the Los Angeles Police Department has become aware of a series of residential burglaries targeting actors, producers, musicians and professional athletes living in the Los Angeles area. Initially, it was believed…

“Oreo” Nike Lebron 16 Official Images

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 Brandon King

Official images of several colorways of the Lebron 16 have been surfacing over the past few weeks and they are now joined by this latest color, the monikered Oreo version. This Lebron 16 is outfitted in black and white Battleknit 2.0 upper with black leather finding a home on the tongue and heel. A white midsole with full-length, section Max Zoom air bags supports this upper. A translucent outsole finishes off the major aesthetic features on the shoe. Other details includes the initials of LeBron’s three children on the left…

A closer look at the LeBron 16

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 Brandon King

Earlier this week, the release of the Lebron 16 was announced and now we have more detailed images of the upcoming and latest edition of LeBron James’ signature shoe. This is the first planned colorway that is scheduled to drop September 20. *photo credit Cassy Athena

Mark Medina: Kevin Durant does not want to play with Lebron

August 22, 2018August 22, 2018 Brandon King

There were some rumblings that Kevin Durant would join forces with Lebron James in Los Angeles. This was bolstered by rumors that LeBron allegedly texted KD about the two of them playing together. When KD signed a “one plus one” deal with Golden State this offseason, the speculation evolved to Durant possibly opting out and signing with the Warriors next offseason. According to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News,Kevin Durant does not want to play with James. In a recent appearance on Yahoo Sports’ NBA podcast with Chris…

The LeBron 16 has a release date

August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 Brandon King

The 16th model of Lebron James’ signature model now has a release date. According to the Foot Locker release calendar, the 16 will make its retail debut on September 20. The debut colorway will come in a black/university red colorway. The model does carry over some features from its predecessor- battleknit used on the upper ( albeit in a new pattern) and the visible Zoom Air unit. However unlike the 15, this model offers a more traditional tongue instead of the one piece application on last year’s shoe. A debossed…

Lebron talks on his decision to leave the Cavaliers

July 30, 2018July 31, 2018 Brandon King

In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, LeBron James delved into what led to his decision to sign with the Lakers this offseason. It’s kind of a bittersweet moment right now. Sitting here in my school that I’m opening, around these kids, around this community. And then at the same time, making the switch to the other coast, being a part of the Lakers now. It’s always a tough decision when you leave home or you leave an organization that you’ve been with for multiple years. It was tough to…

Lebron XV Low to release in August

July 22, 2018July 22, 2018 Brandon King

This latest colorway of the 15th model of Lebron James’ signature line come to us in university red. This XV low features a university red Battleknit upper with that hue also being used for the branding on the upper. Black front and back pull tabs and white laces finish off the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white speckled midsole with a milky Zoom Max outsole rounding out this sneaker’s aesthetic. “University Red” Nike LeBron XV Low AO1755-600 University Red/White-Black-White 8.1.18 $150 *images via Champs Sports

Dan Gilbert reacts to LeBron’s second departure

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 Brandon King

Back in 2010 when LeBron James decided to “take his talents to South Beach”, this drew the ire of many in Northeast Ohio, none more apparently than Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, who penned a letter that will go down in sports infamy. It seems that Gilbert has learned from that overly emotional and out-of-pocket response and has conducted himself this time with much more decorum with this statement: We will always remember the evening of June 19, 2016 as the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, ended the 52-year drought…

Lebron James agrees to 4-year, $154 million deal with Lakers

July 1, 2018July 1, 2018 Brandon King

Well #LeBronWatch is now at an end. Earlier this evening, the all-world forward agreed to a four-year, $154 million deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers. The announcement was made via Lebron’s sports agency, Kluth Sports: pic.twitter.com/zgz8YO7BPn — Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) July 2, 2018 We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Lebron James free agency decision expected before 4th of July

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Brandon King

Lebron James will apparently not spend nearly as much time deciding on where he will suit up next season as the sports media has speculating on the matter. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who has caped for, I mean covered LeBron James for his whole career, the potentially landscape altering decision won’t be long in the making. Speaking on James’ free agency last week on The Lowe Post podcast, Windhorst had this to say: “Everybody will be on holiday on July 4. It will be over by then.” When it…