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FAMU x APB x Nike LeBron XX pack on the way

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 Brandon King

Since the partnership between FAMU and NIke/LeBron James was announced in 2021, the Rattlers have been outfitted in some of the most visually well-executed team-exclusive footwear in all of the college sports, with the fleet of Rattler-specific footwear including iterations of the Lebron XVIII, XVIII Low, XIX, and XX. Earlier in the year, a retail launch of a FAMU version of the Lebron VII took place to great fanfare, with the sneakers selling out quickly in many locations. FAMU and retailer APB are teaming up to release two colorways of…

That time Paul George thought he was going to play with LeBron

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Brandon King

Back in 2017, the relationship between Paul George and the Indiana Pacers was in its death throes and the only way to put it out of its misery would be to find the All-Star forward a new home. Many teams were suitors for George’s services, but to the surprise of many, including George himself, PG would end up going to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Victor Oladipo and forward Domantas Sabonis. What will come as a surprise to many is that PG nearly ended up in Cleveland…

Lebron to play, but not start against Bulls

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 Brandon King

It was reported by Chris Haynes and others Thursday that Lebron James would possibly return to action for the Lakers final few games of the regular season. However the Lakers superstar was quick to refute those reports calling into question the legitimacy of those alleged “sources”. New reporting from The Atheltic and Stadium’s Shams Charania indicates that Lebron will play Sunday versus the Chicago Bulls but will come off the bench- something that hasn’t occurred since December 11, 2007 against the Indiana Pacerw in James’ first run with the Cavaliers.

LeBron XXI coming later this year

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 Brandon King

Though it seems that the Lebron XX just debuted, the 21st iteration in Lebron James’ signature is already being prepared for release, planned to hit the market during an already insanely packed holiday 2023 season. At this very early juncture ther are no available images, but what is known is the XXI will feature a lower collared desgin, just as was the case with its predecessor, the Lebron XX. There will be all-new midsole tooling, and heel ribbing. At its debut four colour options will be available : The Lebron…

“First Game” Nike Zoom Generation coming March 21

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Brandon King

Although these are called the “First Game” Lebron James did not actually wear this colourway of the Zoom Generation; he actually played in the white, black and iteration. Like its progenitor from 2003, this hummer-inspired sneaker sports a white leather upper with varsity crimson paneling on the lateral and medial sides. LeBron’s former “LJ23” logo appears on the tongue, with “LEBRON” showing up in the clear tab at the top of the aforementioned tongue. A navy-bordered white Swoosh appears on the lateral panel, with “11-5-2023” , the date of Lebron’s…

Check out the “Oregon” Nike LeBron XX PE

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Brandon King

This LeBron XX is made exclusively for the University of Oregon. It sports a green knit upper with the lateral dual Swooshes being of the green-bordered yellow and a yellow stitched white variety. The Oregon “O” logo finds its home on the rear heel with “XX” branding seen on the lace dubrae , tongue and insole. Underneath resides a yellow midsole with it changing to a patterned green at the forefoot along with a green Dunkman-branded yellow rubber outsole. As these are Team Exclusive, there are no plans for a…

“Green” Nike LeBron XX SVSM PE

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Brandon King

Recently we reported on the surfacing of images of a white-based SVSM colorway so it comes as no surprise of the existence of a green based aesthetic. It sports a green knit upper with white and gold dual Swooshes adorning the lateral side. The Roman numeral 20, “XX” can be seen in a few locations- on the tongue, lace dubrae, and insole. The Fighting Irish logo sits on the rear heel, completing an upper that sits atop a white and green midsole and a Dunkman-branded fold rubber outsole. At this…

Black “FAMU” Nike LeBron 7 raffle locations

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Brandon King

The black “FAMU” LeBron 7 is set to release January alongside the green pair. Like its aforementioned green counterpart, will do so to a requsiste amount of fanfare. Here os a list of retaill venues that are conducting raffles for this sneaker: APB UNKNWN Social Status Sneaker Politics Oneness Rule of Next

“Olive Suede” Nike LeBron XX coming January 13

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 Brandon King

The “Olive Suede” LeBron XX one of several colourways of the silhouette that will debut in 2023. It sports an dark olive suede upper with that of a lighter variety standing in for one of the lateral side dual Swooshes, with white branding on the medial side. LeBron XX branding is seen on the lace dubraes, tongue, rear heel and insoles. Underneath resides a khaki midsole and Dunkman-branded creme rubber outsole. The “Olive Suede” LeBron XX is scheduled to release January 13 at select retail locations. They will carry a…

An initial look at the “Olive Suede” Nike LeBron XX

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Brandon King

This upcoming LeBron XX seems to be geared for for off the the court. It sports an olive suede upper with dual-branded Swooshes on the lateral side. The standard XX branding is likely seen on the lace dubraes, tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a sail midsole and and creme rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Olive Suede” Nike LeBron XX is expected to debut over the course of the coming months at select retail venues. They will carry a 210 USD sticker price. Nike LeBron XX $210 2023