Tag: Basketball

Ja Morant to miss remainder of season with torn labrum

Brandon King

The Memphis Grizzlies played the first 25 game without superstar guard Ja Morant and they will have to reaclimate themselves for life sans Morant for the remaining 46 contests. The high-flying guard will miss the rest of the season after he will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum, according to an announcement from the Grizzlies Monday. Morant appeared in 9 games this season, averaging 25.1 points, 8.1 assists and 5.6 rebounds on .471/275/.813. Memphis was 6-3 in the games in which Morant played. He is expected to make a…

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Jalen Brown wears Kobe VI Protro honoring Kobe and Gigi Bryant

Brandon King

In a recent game, Jalen Brown took the court wearing a commemorative pair of “Reverse Grinch” Kobe VI Protro. On the sides that are normally occupied by black Swooshes sport murals of Kobe and Gigi on the lateral sides, while reading “In Loving Memory of” “Kobe and Gigi” on the medial side of each respective shoe. A Jaylen logo on the heel completes this aesthetic.

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Tennessee State gets 90-82 win over Little Rock for first OVC win over the season

Brandon King

title image via TSU Athletics Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 82 Little Rock 7-8,1-1 OVC 90 Winner Tennessee St. 8-7,1-1 OVC Team 1 2 F Little Rock 44  38  82 Tennessee St. 41  49  90 Ej Bellinger knocked down a dagger 3-pointer with 1:09 left in the fourth quarter to put Tennessee State up 88-80, and the Tigers earned a 90-82 win over the Little Rock Trojans at home Saturday. The Tigers (8-7, 1-1) had five players score in double figures, led by Christian Brown, who had 20 points. Bellinger added 17 points and…

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Jaylen Brown wore Swooshless version of “Reverse Grinch” Kobe VI Protro against Lakers on Christmas Day

Brandon King

In their highly publicized matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown laced up a pair of “Reverse Grinch” Kobe VI Protro. While this act, in and of itself, does not differentiate Brown from the scores of NBA players, who have taken these sneakers to the court, however the fact that Brown wore were Swooshless put him in a class by himself. Brown, who is reportedly a sneaker free agent rocked the Kobes, sans the branding due to his current status. He had previously been with Adidas,…

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Bradley Beal and Obi Toppin rock Air Jordan XXXVIII Low PEs

Brandon King

The Air Jordan XXXVIII is the latest flagship game shoe from the Jumpman. In some of their most recent games, Jordan Brand signees, Obi Toppin of the Indiana Pacers and Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns each wore exclusive iterations of the XXXVIII Low. Toppin’s features a largely burgundy monochromatic look that is only broken up by the university blue on the midsole. Beals pair features a muslin and muted lavender color palette. Check them out below; as they are Player Exclusives, there has been no indication of a retail…

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