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Detractors willing to attack Kaepernick to avoid having real discussion on race

August 31, 2016February 8, 2018 Brandon King

It is well-known that during the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, that 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick did not stand up during the playing of the national anthem. By taking a stand by sitting down, Kaepernick has become a lightning rod, drawing support from those who agree with his stance and the ire of those who do not. I have found the vitriol that has come Kaepernick’s unsurprising , yet saddening and enlightening. It seems that some in the public and media only get angry when…

Michael Jordan surprises fan in a big way

August 14, 2016August 16, 2016 Brandon King

Jeffrey Harrison is a huge Micheal Jordan fan. Last month a viral video of the 33-year old autistic man playing pickup basketball in full Micheal Jordan Chicago Bulls regalia got the attention of the maanger of the man himself. Micheal Jordan’s manager showed him the clip, the basketball legend sent Jeffrey a letter and a few boxes of Jordan Brand apparel and kicks and surprised him even further with a personal phone call. https://youtu.be/TqBOI4OWjbw

Be Fans, not Fanatical

August 8, 2016August 29, 2016 Brandon King

The passion of the fans is one of the many things that make sports great. It’s what causes us to do things like plan vacations around our team’s games, not go to work during the first few days of the NCAA tournament, drive hours and pay exorbitant amounts of money just to see your team one time per year( in some cases one time ever) and engage in copious amounts of smack talk all year long. For years we have enjoyed the thrill of every win and the agony of…

Tim Duncan retiring after 19 seasons

July 11, 2016 Brandon King

2016 is the year of legends and all-time greats hanging them up. This year has seen Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant, Calvin Johnson, and soon to be Tony Stewart all call it careers. We can now add Tim Duncan to that list. Arguably the greatest power forward to play the game , and surefire first ballot Hall of Famer, announced his retirement after a stellar 19 season career that included 15 All-Star teams, 2 regular season MVP awards, 3 Finals MVP awards, and 5 NBA Championships. Duncan was voted to the…

Kyrie Irving and Kids Foot Locker donated kicks to Boys&Girls Club of Cleveland

July 10, 2016 Brandon King

This weekend , during his basketball camp, the Kyrie Irving Basketball ProCamp, Kyrie Irving partnered with Kids Foot Locker and donated 190 pair to the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland. The 190 represent the points Irving scored in the 2016 NBA Finals. With all the negatives aspects of sneakers and sports that get so much run in the media, it is nice to report these kinds of stories.

Muhammad Ali Dies at 74

June 4, 2016June 4, 2016 Brandon King

Global icon and boxing legend Muhammad Ali died last night at the age of 74. This was confirmed in a statement issued by Bob Gunnell, the family spokesman late Friday evening. The news came a day after Ali was admitted to an as of yet unnamed Phoenix-area hospital. He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay on January 17,1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He changed his name after he converted to Islam. Transcending his athletic prowess, he spoke out against racism and the Vietnam war. So strong were his convictions that he was…

Beastmode gives McDonald’s employee $500

November 13, 2015November 13, 2015 Brandon King

*images via TMZ Sports While at a Dallas area McDonald’s during their bye week, Seattle Seahawks star running back Marshawn Lynch made a difference in the life of one of the workers there. After 17-year old Terrance Downs complimented Lynch on his Buscemi sneakers, the two struck up a conversation. When asked about the encounter by TMZ Sports, young Downs had this to say: “I told him I liked his shoes — navy blue Buscemis — and how I wanted to buy a pair and we all started talking”…

SOLEcial Studies fall 2015 registration now open

September 20, 2015September 20, 2015 Brandon King

Obsessive Sneaker Disorder’s SOLEcial studies class has paved the way for many people’s entrance into the footwear industry. The 8 week course stretches the participants’ conceptions of the footwear industries and builds a sturdy foundation upon which a career in the footwear field can be built. The registration for the fall session, which commences October 13,2015, is now open. Interested parties can apply here through eventbrite. If you have questions about the class ask away at info@osdlive.com.

Nike and Patriots again collab on limited Lunar Force 1

September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 Brandon King

Once again Nike and the New England Patriots have teamed up to birth another limited Lunar Force 1. Last year’s release was a big hit, selling out at the team’s pro shop in under a half hour and resulted in an over $100,000 donation to the sports and fitness programs at the Boys and Girls of Boston (BGCB). This year’s release features what appears to be a black, premium leather upper, a white Lunar midsole and translucent blue tinted outsole. Additional features are the team logo sitting in front of…

Conversation with OSD’s Sean “Paper Chasr” Williams on SOLEcial Studies

July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 Brandon King

With another session of their wildly successful SOLEcial Studies program on the horizon, I sat down with one of the architects of the program, Sean”Paper Chasr” Williams. What prompted SOLEcial studies to be birthed and how did it happen? SOLEcial Studies was born out of a conversation with PENSOLE’s founder D’wayne Edwards back in 2010. He showed me and Dee that the content and discussions we have on the show actually had an educational value to them, and that we actually “teaching” people with each lengthy discussion we had. He…