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Andrew Wiggins no longer with Adidas?

October 11, 2018 Brandon King

It appears the relationship between Andrew Wiggins has come to an end. The Timberwolves’ small forward was recently photographed during a workout but on his feet were Nike Air Penny Vs rather than an Adidas shoe. .@22wiggins working out in the Nike Air Penny V 🤔 pic.twitter.com/xW6CeJXNsd — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) October 11, 2018 Typically these instances occur when the athlete is between shoe deals, or in some cases, wanting to get out of one. With Joel Embiid leaving Adidas and officially signing with Adidas earlier this week, could…

“West Campus” Adidas Dame 3 set to drop March 31st

March 28, 2017 Brandon King

This upcoming and latest colorway of Damian Lillard’s third signature model pays tribute to the gym at the Berkley Adult-School where he and his basketball team used to practice. Reminiscing on that gym, the Blazers’ star guard has this to say: “It was a rundown school, and we’d go practice there. They had wooden backboards with black tape where the square should be. One net was white and the other was red,white and blue. It was always cold because the windows up top were broken out.” The off-white uppers of…

Damian Lillard debuts the likely Lillard 2 before Clippers game

December 2, 2015 Brandon King

In warm-ups before the December 1 game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Damian Lillard didn’t have on the Lillard 1. He was rocking a new silhouette that is thoughts likely to be next model in his signature line. The sneaker , which appears to have a slightly higher collar that of his predecessor, features a white upper which black accents on the midfoot near the laces. It also has red and black hues on the heel with the Lillard “0” logo as well. It also appears to have a gum…

James Harden kicks Adidas in the groin (AGAIN!) at NBA Media Day

October 1, 2015October 3, 2015 Brandon King

James Harden’s signing of a 13 year,$200 million has been extensively covered and well documented. Also extensively covered and just as well documented has been Harden’s inability,or unwillingness, to not wear the competition’s footwear. Once more the Adidas pitchman put himself in the completely avoidable position of being photographed in a pair of Nikes. This time it took place at NBA media day where he took a photograph with teammate Dwight Howard in a pair of Nike Zoom Run the One. Here is the picture: I wonder how he will…

Nike Hyperchase Premium “Solar Blue”

September 27, 2015September 27, 2015 Brandon King

The Zoom Hyperchase is the sneaker most closely associated with Rockets’ guard James Harden when get paid to rock the Swoosh (though he now does so for free, much to Adidas’ chagrin) is set to come to retail. As the name implies, the solar blue hue is the star of this sneaker, as it comprises the entirety of the upper, along with reflective swooshes on its medial and lateral sides. A white speckled midsole and clear outside round out this package. Although there is no stated release date it’s believed…

James Harden getting those last Air Jordan wears in

September 16, 2015September 20, 2015 Brandon King

Plenty of people wear Air Jordan’s and the other day James Harden was one of them. However as those masses of people do not have major endorsement deals with rival brands as Harden does. Harden was spotted as he came out of a movie theatre wearing some Air Jordans. Although the 13 year $200 million the James Harden signed back in August of this year does not go into effect until October 1, this is such a bad look on multiple levels. The shiny new signing, who will be one…

Harden set to sign with Adidas; Nike not matching offer

August 12, 2015 Brandon King

It appears James Harden signing with Adidas is likely to become a reality. Although Nike has until the end of this week officially to match Adidas’ 13 year, $200 million offer but sources say the Swoosh is reticent about tying up that kind of jack with one player when they are looking at having to sign several other star players.

Derrick Rose shows upcoming DRose 6 on Facebook

August 7, 2015August 7, 2015 Brandon King

Earlier today Chicago Bulls star guard Derrick Rose gave the world a look at the latest model in his signature line. The sneaker appears in a most black with red accenting on the tongue as well as the logo on the back. These are currently slated for a fall release. What are you thoughts on this upcoming sneaker?

James Harden offered massive contract with adidas

August 3, 2015 Brandon King

Houston Rockets’ all-star guard James Harden is square in Adidas’ crosshairs. The brand has reportedly offered Harden a 13 year deal worth $200 million in a major effort to pry him away from Nike. Harden’s deal with Nike expired recently and the brand has until the end of next week to match Adidas’ offer. Adidas spokesman Michael Ehrlich had this to say in s statement: “We’ve invited James Harden to join Adidas. We’re a brand of creators and he truly embodies what that means with his approach to the game,his…

Adidas Debuts Crazylight Boost 2015 for NBA playoffs

April 21, 2015 Brandon King

Adidas has introduced the Crazylight Boost 2015. The shoe marks the first time a basketball shoe has made use of the company’s Primeknit technology. You will see the shoe in action this postseason on the feet of the Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry, Atlanta Hawks’ Jeff Teague, and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley.