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Game 6: We’re Going Back to Cali

June 17, 2016June 17, 2016 Brandon King

After the beat downs of the Cavaliers served up by Golden State in the first two games of the finals, Cleveland looked like they had no business on the court with Warriors. Game 2 was particularly troubling because I’d never, in all my years of watching the NBA Finals, see a time check out in a finals game. After a comeback in game 4, to give them a commanding 3-1 lead heading back to the friendly confines of Oracle Arena, game 5 was thought to be a prelude to a…

Game 5: Not So Fast Warriors!

June 13, 2016June 14, 2016 Brandon King

The story surrounding game 5 was the suspension of Draymond Green and how his absence would impact both ballclubs. The other questions were would this, along with being at home in a potential series clinching game, put an extra chip on the Warriors’ shoulder and would the Cavaliers come out aggressively as they had in game and would they avoid the costly mistakes that cost them the previous contest? Through the first half, this was by far the most competitive and entertaining game of series. It was more in line…

2016 NBA Finals Game 4

June 11, 2016June 11, 2016 Brandon King

Game 4 was a tale of two halves: in the first half, Cleveland’s defense and rebounding powered them to a five point halftime lead. However, even with that there were some cause for concern if you were Cavs fan, most prominently Thompson and Curry were starting to find their respective rhythms and there was some offensive stagnation derived from iso-ball and a LeBron James who seemed hellbent on passing on as many scoring opportunities as possible. In the in the second half of the Cavaliers defense was mistake prone constantly…

NBA Finals Game 1: Our Take

June 3, 2016June 3, 2016 Brandon King

Game 1 of the highly anticipated matchup between the Warriors and the Cavaliers is in the books. The Warriors smacked the Cavaliers 104-89. While the vaunted Golden State backcourt was relatively quiet, going a combined 8-27 for 20 points, 11 from Curry and 9 from Thompson, was their bench that came up big scoring 45 points. Sean Livingston accounted for 20 of them on what seemed to a never ending hail of midrange jumpers. The Cavaliers’ big three of James, Irving and Love went 23-60 for 66 points. J.R. Smith…

Nike Kyrie 2 PE to come to retail

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 Brandon King

This upcoming colorway was worn by Kyrie Irving during the Cavaliers’ opening playoff round sweep of the Detroit Pistons. This shoe features a midnight navy upper with gold accenting featured on the tongue, with the same color on the midsole and outsole, red accents on the heel close out this colorway. This edition of the Kyrie 2 will be available May 19,2016 in limited quantities and will retail for $120.

Nike Basketball Christmas Collection

December 11, 2015 Brandon King

As the the Christmas holiday looms ever closer, there are plenty of big releases that are at the forefront for many sneaker enthusiast. Not to be left out of the holiday action, are these Christmas offerings from the Lebron, KD, Kobe, and Kyrie lines, respectively. Lebron 13 KD 8 These will all be available December 26.

Here’s what the “Green Glow” Kyrie 2 looks like

November 23, 2015 Brandon King

As we march closer to the retail debut of the Kyrie 2, images of more of some of the planned colorways are coming out. There are now images of a planned Black and Green Glow colorway. This version features a black base with green glow making appearances underneath the a layer of forefoot fuse, on swooshes on the medial side and midsole, tongue and heel logos and on the outsole. You will be able to pick up this Kyrie 2 when they make their retail debut February 17,2015 at a price…

Kyrie 2 “Bright Crimson”

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 Brandon King

Image via thekixstand Although, not slated for release until January 2016, this colorway of the Kyrie 2 is on our radar. The hyperfuse upper is decked out in Bright Crimson, Atomic Orange with black wrapping up around the heel and the top of the tongue, which features Kyrie’s logo. The bright Crimson Kyrie 2 releases January 1,2016 for $125 at select Nike retailers. Stay locked in here for more information on this sneaker as it surfaces. Images via hupu