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Mark Your Calendar: “Moonwalker” Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro Releases September 10

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, the “Moonwalker” Kobe IX Elite Low is getting the Protro. For the unaware, the name “protro” is a pormenteau specific to the Kobe line that combines the aesthetic of a previously released shoe, while keeping it viable as a piece of modern performance equipment.  At this early juncture there are no available images of the 2025 iteration but what we should be presented with is a hyper grape, cave purple, and black knit upper with metallic silver Swooshes adorning the…

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Up Close With the ‘Total Orange‘ Nike Kobe VI Protro

Brandon King

A detailed look at the “Total Orange” Kobe VI Protro This upcoming iteration of the Kobe VI Protro sports an orange snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with silver Swooshes. Silver also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter.  Underneath this largely monochromatic upper resides an orange midsole and a translucent rubber outsole.  The “Total Orange” Nike Kobe VI Protro is scheduled to debut July 18.  Nike Kobe VI ProtroTotal Orange/Metallic Silver-Cosmic Clay IH1871-800$18018 July 2025…

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On-Foot Look at the “Grape” Air Jordan V Retro OG

Brandon King

It is just a little more than a fortnight from the return of the “Grape” Air Jordan V OG. The 2025 iteration will mark the fifth retail run for the classic colorway, having originally debuted in 1990, with returns in 2006, 2013, ( yes this includes the much maligned “Fresh Prince” edition from 2018). Like all of their forebears, they will feature a white leather upper with clear netting present at the sides and tongue. Perched atop the grape tongue is an emerald Jumpman, while the hue also takes care…

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A detailed look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High 

Brandon King

The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is making its much anticipated return in the not too distant future.  An new set of images have emerged that provides more looks at this well-executed colorway, as well as the packaging, which featured a shattered backboard motif.  The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is slated to begin its sophomore retail journey on August 23 at nike.com and select retail establishments Air Jordan 1 High OGBlack/Starfish-SailDZ5485-008$18023 August 2025 Enjoy the images below via zsneakerheadz 

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MJ Reflects on Playing in Today’s NBA: Adjustments, Matchups & Legacy

Brandon King

Though he has not played an NBA game in over two decades, Michael Jordan’s name is brought up on a nearly daily basis in basketball discussions as the so called GOAT debate continues to rage on.  LeSychophants and other detractors work overtime to chip away Jordan’s legacy, which is the gold standard of basketball greatness. These disingenuous actors do this by not only questioning Jordan’s abilities as a basketball player but also the overall talent of the era in which he played.  However the true fans of basketball ave taken…

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See the ‘Ferrari’ Air Jordan 14 On Foot: Sleek Style Meets Speed

Brandon King

As their impending re-release looms ever closer, on foot images of the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 have come to light.  Inspired by Michael Jordan’s red Ferrari 550 Maranello, they sport a vibrant, one-piece red suede upper that lacks the overlays that are visual elements of most of the model’s other colorways. Yellow takes care of the branding at the tongue and rear heel  The Ferrari-styled Jumpman logo is present on the lateral ankle while an additional, black Jumpman is seen at the bottom of the lacing system.  Underneath resides a…

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Up Close with the ‘French Blue’ Air Jordan 12: Design & Release Info

Brandon King

Nine years after its last release in 2016, the “French Blue is back for another retail run in 2025.  Detailed images of the 2025 iteration of the well-received well-received colorways have emerged. What can be seen is a white, ribbed tumbled leather upper overlaid with french blue mudguards on the lateral and medial sides ( they still look a little on the thin side). A french blue Jumpman is perched atop while down the tongue reads “TWO3.”  An additional Jumpman resides atop the rear pull tab, while on the body…

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Jeff Teague Criticizes A’ja Wilson’s Assertion of Beating Josh Hart One-on-One

Brandon King

In a conversation with the Knicks’ Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson, A’ja Wilson was asked if she could beat Hart in a one-on-one matchup. The two-time WNBA champion definitively responded that she would defeat the Knicks win 11-8, which drew a snickered response from Hart of “not happening.”  The question was the posed to Hart and he said the score would be 11-2, drawing a “you’re sick” from Wilson, who was clearly perturbed by Hart’s prediction. He walked it back to appease Wilson rescoring the hypothetical matchup 11-7.  Former NBA…

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EuroCup Team Reportedly Set to Make Unprecedented Offer to Russell Westbrook

Brandon King

The EuroCup champion Hapoel Tel Aviv is reportedly targeting Russell Westbrook and is prepared to make an offer “never before seen in European basketball.”  According to European hoops reporter, Nemanja Zorič, Hapoel has already been in contact with the 9-time NBA All-Star and this unprecedented offer is soon to come.  Westbrook completed his first season with the Denver Nuggets where he appeared in 75 games, with 36 starts and averaged 13.3 points , 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds. Denver advanced to the second round of the playoffs , but were…

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Changes Coming? ESPN May Revamp NBA Commentary Crew After Finals

Brandon King

ESPN’s decision to break up their very popular NBA announce team of Mike Breen, Mack Jaackon, and Jeff Van Gundy, by unceremoniously releasing Jackson and Van Gundy came out of nowhere and mystified and confounded basketball fans. Initially, Doris Burke and JJ Redick were brought as replacements. When Redick became the Los Angeles Lakers head coach, Richard Jefferson was brought in as the third person in the booth. Whether it was Breen, Burke, and Redick or Breen, Burke, and Jefferson the reception of fans to this hastily cobbled together announce…

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