Category: News

2016 “Space Jam” to resemble 1995 OG

Brandon King

Since rumours began swirling that the Air Jordan XI “Space Jam”, would be making a return in line with the 20th anniversary of the movie Space Jam the anticipation began to build. That anticipation/hype is getting a major shot in the arm with photos of what is likely an early sample. As it had been speculated on, these have “45” on the back, just as the Ones MJ wore back during his initial playoff run following his post baseball return return to the Bulls in ’95. It also appears that…

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Pelicans’ Guard Bryce Dejean-Jones succumbs to gunshot wound

Brandon King

Dallas police announce New Orleans Pelicans guard was fatally shot after kicking in a door to an apartment. In a statement, Sr Cpl DeMarquis Black said officers were called early Saturday morning and found Jones collapsed in an outdoor passageway’ the 23-year old ball player was taken to a hospital, where he died. Cpl. Black also stated a person living at the apartment was asleep when he heard his door kicked open. The resident then retrieved his firearm and fired when Jones attempted to kick down his bedroom door. According…

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The Nike Dunk SB Low “Coffee Lovers”

Brandon King

If you like coffee and sneakers, this offering from Nike SB will be right down your alley.  This Dunk Low is dressed in a brown and khaki upper that made up to resemble milk being dropped in a cup of coffee. This upper sits atop a white midsole and green outsole, with the same Kelly green accenting around the swoosh and sockliner. The coloring of this shoe has fueled speculation of a collaboration between the swoosh and a certain Seattle based coffee company.  You can try to score a pair…

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Another Too Late,Pointless & Incorrect Ruling by the NBA

Brandon King

I have to start off by saying I like Draymond Green. I’ve followed the progression of his career since his days at Michigan State, to his ascension to major cog in the Golden State Warriors machine. I like his game and I’m a fan of the passion he brings to the floor each and every night. With that being said,our personal feelings about a guy will not deter us from from calling it as we see it. We all saw the shot to testes that Green delivered to the testes…

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Official images of the Black/Red Air Jordan XII Retro

Brandon King

To say this is an highly anticipated release is a vast understatement and the flames of that anticipation have only been stoked by the release of the official images from Nike. For those who may not know, this Air Jordan XII was originally released way back in 1997. Made famous for being on the feet of one Mr. Micheal Jordan in game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, which was known as the “flu game”. Jordan was sick due some bad pizza. Despite the illness, he scored 38 points,including hitting…

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Mark Parker and Nike pay tribute to Kobe with the Kobe 11 Muse Pack

Brandon King

Nike President and CEO Mark Parker credits Kobe Bryant as one of the prime collaborators who helped to make Parker’s goal of delivering the unimaginable to athletes. Their relationship dates back to 2003 with the Huarache 2K4, the first shoe Kobe sported after signing with the Swoosh and shoe Parker had a hand in developing, along with a couple of guys named Hatfield and Avar. The “Black Mamba” is the third installment in the Kobe 11 Muse Pack and it features details inspired by the black mamba.  The Flyknit pattern,…

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OG Space Jam Director Joe Pytka warns about doing follow up film

Brandon King

There have been rumblings for the past few years that a sequel to Space Jam featuring Lebron James was a possibility. Now it appears the long rumored follow up to the 1996 smash is becoming a reality. The sequel will be directed by Justin Lin, who also was in the director’s chair for Star Trek Beyond.  Not everyone is in favor the film; in fact someone with intimate knowledge of Space Jam who’s telling the producers of this project to do an about face. That someone is the director of…

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When you really want to show off your kicks

Brandon King

Once you get that latest pair of kicks, the next question is how do you store or display them? For some,stacking the boxes in room fits the bill; others like to use shelving systems that range from the basic and utilitarian, to the ever more elaborate and intricate wall setups. If you want to display your kicks in new and interesting manner, HUV may be be able to fill that need. HUV makes use of mag lev technology , which is a suspension method that utilizes magnetic fields to support…

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The Shoes of the Dream Team are up for sale

Brandon King

The decision to first allow NBA players to compete in the Olympic games gave birth to what I feel unequivocally was the greatest basketball team ever, the “Dream Team”. That team, bursting at the seams with hall of famers and was  also instrumental in the globalization of basketball , steamrolled through the games en route to the gold medal. The team, literally, is the stuff of legend and now fans and collectors alike now have a chance to score some major Dream Team memorabilia, namely kicks worn by every member…

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Official Images of the Chicago “City Pack” Air Jordan X Retro

Brandon King

The official images of the “Chicago” model from the Air Jordan X “City Pack” have been released and it is a visually pleasing package.  It derives its look from the city’s municipal flag, it’s white leather upper is complimented by Crimson coloring at the tongue and heel collar.  University Blue is used on on the straps that that traverse the tongue , the lace loops and in alternating stripes with the Crimson on the heel pull tab, and on the outsole. You can try to add these to your collection…

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