I have said it on numerous occasions that there are a great many things on which I vehemently disagree with Shannon Sharpe, however it cannot be denied that the brother is all-time great football player and when it comes to talking the game he played he can provide, insightful and in-depth takes that the layman can understand. However when it comes to LeBron James, the modicum of objectivity he possesses flies right out the window. I used to think he didn’t truly believe the outlandish things he said and did…
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An initial look at the “EYBL” Nike LeBron XX
This LeBron XX was made specifically for the ballers that take part in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL). The league is comprised of the to 40 high school basketball circuit teams in the United States and one team from Canada. It sports a grey knitted upper with a multi-hued pattern covering the dual Swooshes on the lateral side. A LeBron signature and EYBL logo appear on each respective tongue, with pink present on the laces and inner. Underneath resides a combination black and multi-coloured speckled midsole and a…
Read MoreFAMU x APB x Nike LeBron XX pack on the way
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…
Read MoreThat time Paul George thought he was going to play with LeBron
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…
Read MoreLebron to play, but not start against Bulls
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.
Read MoreLeBron XXI coming later this year
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…
Read More“First Game” Nike Zoom Generation coming March 21
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…
Read MoreCheck out the “Oregon” Nike LeBron XX PE
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…
Read More“Green” Nike LeBron XX SVSM PE
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…
Read MoreBlack “FAMU” Nike LeBron 7 raffle locations
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
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