Category: PE Corner

PE Corner:  Malik Monk’s Kobe VI Protro

Brandon King

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk took this player exclusive iteration to the court on March 20, 2024, against the Toronto Raptors. Monk scored 17 points in the King’s 123-89 evisceration of the Raptors. They feature a black-scaled upper and on the sides with sea foam Swooshes. Grey wraps the heel, over top sits the pink external, while sea foam also takes care of inner as well as the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a speckled red, black midsole with slate blue at the heel…

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PE Corner: A’ja Wilson puts in work in LeBron XXI PE

Brandon King

Reigning, defending WNBA MVP and Champion A’ja Wilson ( one of the players not named Caitlyn Clark that the media can’t be bothered to talk about) seems to be a fan of the LeBron XXI as she has taken a number of Player Exclusive LeBron XXIs to the court this season.  In a recent Aces practice, Wilson was sharpening her skills in another retail unavailable LeBron XXI. The PE iteration of the XXI sport a vibrant and textured pink upper with white showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the…

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PE Corner: A truly rare Kobe VI PE

Brandon King

PE Corner: A rarely seen Kobe VI PE This rarely-seen Kobe VI PE comes to us from 2012. Speculated to be a UCLA, MNPLS Lakers or an Andre Iguodala PE, it sports a pantone blue scaled upper adorned on the sides with gold Swooshes. Gold also shows up on the external heel counter, signature, and the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the laces.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a blue midsole and white rubber outsole.  As was the case, and remains so now, there are no…

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PE Corner: Michael Jordan’s “Charlotte Hornets” Air Jordan 9 PE

Brandon King

The “Hornets” Air Jordan 9 was created as an exclusive colorway for the man himself, Michael Jordan in 2019 when NBA All-Star Weekend was held in Charlotte.  They sport a white leather upper overlaid with that of a supple-looking purple leather rand that also extends up the heel and collar. Hornets teal can be seen on the “AIR JORDAN” branding on the tongue, the global Jumpman logo on the rear heel, pull tab, and laces.  Purple also shows up at the inner, with white making additional appearances at the “23”…

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PE Corner: James Wiseman’s Kobe VI Protro PE

Brandon King

These Kobe VI Protro were made for forme no. 2 overall pick and current Detriot Pistons center James Wiseman.  They sport a white snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with Swooshes that transition from bright orange to red. A gradient Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, while a pink external heel counter completes the coloration for the upper.  Underneath resides a white midsole and gradient rubber outsole.  As with nearly of all the subjects of PE Corner, there is no indication of a retail release.  Images via mambainauranceco

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PE Corner: Michael Jordan’s “Charlotte Hornets” Air Jordan 9

Brandon King

The “Hornets” Air Jordan 9 wascreated as an exclusive colorway for the man himself, Michael Jordan in 2019 when NBA All-Star Weekend was held in Charlotte.  They sport a white leather upper overlaid with that of a supple-looking purple leather rand that also extends up the heel and collar. Hornets teal can be seen on the “AIR JORDAN” branding on the tongue, the global Jumpman logo on the rear heel, pull tab, and laces.  Purple also shows up at the inner, with white making additional appearances at the “23” at…

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PE Corner: Take a look at Dana Evans’ Tatum 2

Brandon King

Nick DePaula and Tatumkicks give us a look at a Tatum 2 PE for Chicago Sky guard and Jordan Brand athlete Dana Evans.  They sport a vibrant red nubuck and textile upper with pink pods on the lateral medial sides. Black shows up via a pink-speckled black lizard print strip that encircles the aforementioned pods, the medial of which reads “Find A Way”, a personal slogan for Tatum.  The right and left tongues are emblazoned with Tatum and Dana’s logos, respectively, with black also taking care of the inner and…

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PE Corner: Dearica Hamby’s Tatum 2 PEs

Brandon King

Jordan Brand athlete and Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby gave Nick DePaula ( and now us) an up close look at one of her Tatum 2 PEs.  Inspires by her two children, Amaya and Legend, they sport a black nubuck, mesh, and textile upper paired with peach at the inner medial overlay and tongue branding. On the medial side the phrase “Find A Way”,  a testament to Hamby’s mentality, can be seen. The lace dubraes read “Legend” and “Amiya”, respectively. Lavender pods on the lateral and medial sides, the former are…

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PE Corner: Jayson Tatum wears “Infrared” Tatum 2 in Finals Game 4

Brandon King

In Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Dallas served up a 122-84 shellacking the Boston Celtics cant forget about soon enough,  Jayson Tatum took these player exclusive version to the court.  The predominantly white upper is paired with infrared at the rear heel at the side pods, rear heel and backing the tongue. Black shows up in as tertiary hue via surrounding the aforementioned pods and can also be seen on the small Jumpman branding on the rear heel.  Underneath resides a white midsole and matching outsole.  There is no indication…

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PE Corner: “Michigan State PE” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 11 is made for the ballers at Michigan State University. It sports a white ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a deep green patent leather rand.  The game green appears on the embroidered Jumpman that rests on the lateral ankle , as well as the “45” that resides on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a translucent rubber outsole.  Unless you are a part of, know someone in the Michigan State program or have deep connections/pockets, getting your hands (or feet) on…

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