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Stupid Things People Do Over Sneakers: Youngster stabbed trying to sell sneakers in NY subway station

February 23, 2018 Brandon King

The latest episode chronicling the depravity that is engaged in over footwear takes us back to New York City where a would-be sneaker seller was stabbed by his customers. According to law enforcement, the 17and 18-year-old victims planned on selling his shoes to a group of fellows he met on social media. However, when it came time to conduct the transaction, the three men they met with showed their intent was not to buy the shoes but to rob the teens. The sellers put up a fight until one of…

LaMarcus Aldridge shows off his custom Air Jordan 3’s

February 16, 2018 Brandon King

Things are certainly going well for LaMarcus Aldridge. After a very productive meeting with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich shortly after making an offseason trade request, the Spurs’ power forward remembered how to play basketball and resembled the dominant force he was during his days as a Portland Trailblazer. His scoring average this season is 22.4 points per game, which is up 5.1 points from the numbers he posted last year. His elevated play has not only kept the San Antonio Spurs a top Western Conferfence team despite Kawhi Leonard being…

“Kenny 2” Nike Cortez exclusively releasing in Los Angeles

February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Brandon King

After the initial launch of the Kendrick Lamar x Nike Cortez last month , the next pair to release will reference his alter ego, “Kung Fu Kenny.” The shoe is outfitted in primarily a red leather upper with white overlays taking their place on the toecap, up the sides of the lacing system and at the top the heel. A nylon strip that runs down the center of the tongue and over the laces reads “DON’T TRIP.” Chinese characters on lateral forefoot translates to “damn”, which is a nod to…

Ridiculous ejections of both IT and Rajon Rondo in Pelicans/Lakers game

February 14, 2018 Brandon King

This is getting out of hand. Perhaps the league should put the players in bubbles so there is no contact or put literal robots on the court so all emotion is removed from the game. http://www.instagram.com/p/BfMxfcAgSmf/?hl=en&taken-by=bleacherreport

GOAT is buying Flight Club

February 9, 2018 Brandon King

GOAT, an online marketplace for high-value sneakers, is acquiring Flight Club, the well-known sneaker consignment shop with locations in New York and Los Angeles. Flight Club is a cultural icon,but they were missing the tech side. We’ve grown into an established player, but we don’t have the retail yet.” – Eddy Lu, GOAT Chief Executive According to a GOAT spokeswoman, the deal involves a mix of cash and equity, although terms have not been disclosed yet. She also said that both brands will continue to operate independently. With the…

KG rejoins And1

February 8, 2018 Brandon King

Fifteen years after his initial run with the company ended, Kevin Garnett and And1 are rejoining forces. He will be serving as the brand’s Creative Director and Brand Ambassador. As the brand approaches it’s 25th anniversary, the company is launching a capsule collection featuring footwear, apparel and accessories co-designed by Garnett. Eddie Esses, President of Sequential Brand’s Active Division, the parent company of And1, had this to say: For 25 years, AND1 has remained synonymous with the game of basketball and its street-ball lifestyle. As we look to the future,…

Indianapolis Colts LB Edwin Jackson killed by drunk driver

February 5, 2018 Brandon King

The sports world was still reeling from the untimely and tragic death of former NBA basketballer Rasual Butler and his wife last week, and on the day of Super Bowl LII (52) the sporting world has another tragedy to befall it. Early Sunday morning , Indianapolis Colts’ linebacker Edwin Jackson was one of two people killed when they were hit by an alleged drunk driver. According to police reports, Jackson and Jeffrey Monroe,54, were pronounced dead following an car crash along I-70 I Indiana shortly before 4a.m. Sunday morning. ‘It’s…

Russell Westbrook breaks out “BHM” colorway of his Why Not Zer0.1

February 4, 2018 Brandon King

Today as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared off against the Los Angeles Lakers on national television (a game the Lakers won, 108-104), Russell Westbrook introduced the world to a new colorway of his first signature shoe, the Jordan Why Not Zer0.1. Russ’s kicks are outfitted in the familiar black, red and green color palette of other BHM-themed shoes. The upper appears to be a black nubuck with a golden Jumpman adorning the top of the midfoot. The heel counter on one shoe is red and on the other shoe it…

Wheat Air Zoom Generation coming All-Star Weekend

February 4, 2018February 4, 2018 Brandon King

It appears that the only All-Stars won’t be on the basketball court during the NBA midseason classic. The Jordans, Foamposites and other shoes announced to release during that weekend certainly constitutes an All-Star footwear lineup. With the confirmation of a coveted shoe of Lebron James’ signature line, that lineup got even stronger. After rumours swirled swirled of a coming retro of the “Wheat” Air Zoom Generation, the shoe that James debuted way back in 2004 at the Rookie Challenge Game. Like the original,it will feature a Wheat upper that…

Taking a look at the “All-Star” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

February 3, 2018February 5, 2018 Brandon King

The “All-Star” Nike Foamposite comes with removable Swoosh and heel logos, giving the wearer a hint of customization. The shoe features a white Foamposite upper that is only broken up by hints of black on the small lateral forefoot swoosh, tongue, heel pull tabs, and heel branding. A white translucent outsole finishes the look of this shoe. The “All-Star” Nike Air Foamposite One is scheduled to release February 16, 2018 at select retailers. The sticker price is set at $250.