Category: Sneakers

First Look: The Nike LeBron Soldier 12

Brandon King

The 12th model of the Lebron James’ secondary Soldier line was recently revealed. The debut colorway shown here has been dubbed “Hazel Rush” features a black mesh upper with camouflage overlays on both the forefoot and the heel. In keeping in line with previous Soldier shoes dating back to the ten, the 12 is laceless, it makes use of two overlapping straps to hold the foot in place. The straps connect to large Velcro sections on the medial and lateral sides of the heel. The Lebron Soldier 12 is expected…

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LiAngelo Ball enters the NBA Draft

Brandon King

LiAngelo Ball has declared for the 2018 NBA draft. The 19-year-old formally submitted paperwork to enter the upcoming draft. Ball is expected to workout for several NBA teams and will take part in the Pro Basketball Combine at IMG where team executives will be in attendance. Ball played for the Lithuanian team Vytautas Prienu this past season along with younger brother LaMelo. LiAngelo is currently averaging a league-high 15.7 PFG. He also averaged 2.9 rebounds per game and connected on 45 percent of his three-point shots.

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IT leaves Lakers to seek options for hip

Brandon King

Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reported earlier today that Lakers’ point guard has left the team to get medical opinions on his hip. Trudell reports that Thomas has been dealing with pain in the hip and is traveling to New York to explore what can be done solve the issue. This injury was what knocked Thomas out of last year’s playoffs, kept him out until January 2, and currently has him looking like a shell of his former self. Between his time with Cleveland and Los Angeles, he’s averaging 15.2…

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Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers: UPS worker charged with stealing kicks worth $1,160

Brandon King

SECAUCUS, NJ — As much as many of us love sneakers, they should never ever cost you your freedom, job or life. Our seemingly never-ending chronicle sneaker-related imbecility takes us to Secaucus, New Jersey. After stealing three pairs of sneakers valued $1,100 from their Secaucus, NJ facility, a UPS was charged with theft. According to police Captain Dennis Miller, at 7:48 a.m. on March 15 Secaucus police responded to the UPS facility and arrested 41-year-old Halif Bryant. Bryant was charged with theft, processed and released. Miller said the sneakers had…

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“Michigan”Air Jordan 12 coming June 2018

Brandon King

For those who were left salivating over PSNY x Air Jordan 12 ‘Michigan ‘, it looks like Jordan Brand has granted your wish. This Air Jordan 12 is outfitted in a college navy and amarillo color scheme. It’s expected the navy will be the primary color with amarillo accenting and the Michigan logo will round out the aesthetic. The “Michigan” Air Jordan 12 is expected to drop at select Jordan Brand retailers sometime in June. Retail price will be $225 USD. Air Jordan 12 RTR Michigan NR College Navy/Amarillo June…

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Chris Paul to debut new shoe against Portland tonight

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Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets take on the Portland Trailblazers tonight and the Rockets’ star will debut the latest edition of his signature shoe that is to release next month, the Jordan CP3.XI. The CP3.XI features a red, black and white color scheme. The upper goes from red to black in a manner that resembles liquids mixing. The upper also makes use of a forefoot strap that wraps across the upper to the medial midfoot. Jumpman and CP3 branding on the strap and tongue respectively round out the upper’s…

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NC Man charged as dozens of fake Nike sneakers seized

Brandon King

According to search warrants, state officials in North Carolina have confiscated scores of counterfeit Nikes and other bootleg merchandise that was shipped to a barbershop in Raleigh. Previous shipments of bogus items had been tracked from New York to Raleigh by investigators with the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office. They recognized the heavily taped cartons as those potentially containing spurious products, according to applications for search warrants of a SUV and multiple boxes at the Durham, NC FedEx facility. The application indicates eight boxes were delivered to Paul’s Barbershop…

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Air Jordan 3 Black Flyknit Release Date Postponed

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Jordan Brand has pushed back the date of the Black Air Jordan 3 Flyknit. The sneaker, which features a black Flyknit upper in place of the traditional leather, was initially set to release this coming weekend but appears to now be set for an August 18 release. The Black Jordan FLyknit 3 will retail for $200 and be available at select Jordan Brand retail venues. *images via Stadium Goods

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Texas Southern repeats as SWAC Tournament Champions

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For the second consecutive year the Texas Southern Tigershave seized the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. They earned that spot by defeating the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the SWAC tournament final 84-69. For Texas Southern, the same type of offensive output that allowed them ultimately seize control against Prairie View in the semis was on display in the first half of the championship game. A Trent Steen jumper brought UAPB within one was followed by Texas Southern 13-1 run in which Donte Clark scored eight…

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Texas Southern advances to SWAC championship game

Brandon King

Four players in double figures, lights-out second half shooting , and an instrumental run paved the way for Texas Southern defeating Prairie View A&M 88-74 and securing their place in the SWAC championship game. After taking a 5-3 lead in the early going, a three-pointer by Prairie View’s Troy Thompson would give the Panthers a 6-5 lead with 15:22 left in the first half. Prairie View would hold that lead, being up by as many as 6, for nearly the next ten minutes when Donte Clark’s jumper at 5:22 would…

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