Tag: Kyrie Irving

The Aaron Rodgers vaccine lie exposes Stephen A. Smith and others hypocrisy once again

Brandon King

When the news regarding Aaron Rodgers ,not only testing positive for COVID-19 but also the fact that he had previously lied about his vaccination status, broke I intentionally waited before immediately grabbing my iPad to type an article because I was curious to see what the response from the media, but the sports media in particular, would be, particularly juxtaposed with the response they have had to the Kyrie Irving situation. Sure enough they did not let me down with their response, or lack thereof. The media has had Kyrie…

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“Fire and Ice” Nike Kyrie 8: Official Images

Brandon King

Although these are officially being monikered ‘Fire and Ice”, these are the colorway of the Kyrie 8 that Kyrie Irving himself called “trash” in the comment section of an Instagram post that leaked the sneaker. Official images of the sneaker that started the derision of the Kyrie 8. It sports a black combination mesh, leather and suede upper with iridescent accents around the midfoot and heel. Embroidered white Swooshes are found on the medial and lateral sides. On the tongue of the right shoe is a Kyrie signature and an…

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“Keep Sue Fresh” Nike Kyrie 8 on the way soon

Brandon King

Whether you, I or even Kyore Irving like, the march of colouways of the Kyrie 8, in their current form, will inexorably run its course. This special version of the the Kyrie 8 is showing love to one of the true greats of women’s hoops, Sue Bird. It sports a khaki with mint and pastel greens . On one tongue a Kyrie signature is found, while on the other the phrase “Keep Our Fresh” is found. Mint green bordered Swooshes are found on the lateral and medial sides. Underneath resides…

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Kyrie Irving’s vaccination status spawns fake media outrage

Brandon King

Right now Kyrie Irving is the most talked about name in the national basketball Association and unfortunately it has nothing to do with his prodigious on-court exploits.  It has already been publicized ad nauseum that Kyrie is one of the few players in the NBA who has chosen not to undergo the COVID-19 vaccination and because of a vaccine mandate in New York he cannot participate in home games or practices due to his unvaccinated status. The Brooklyn Nets, in showing that they are the player-focused franchise that they are, have…

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Nets says Kyrie won’t play or practice until he meets vaccination eligibility requirements

Brandon King

There is a very real possibility that the basketball will not get treated to the basketball genius that is Kyrie Irving, at least not this season. Tuesday, Sean Marks announced that star guard Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he fulfills local COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Marks said this in a statement: “Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose. Currently the choice restricts his ability to be a full-time member of the team, and we will not permit any…

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Kyrie Irving rips Nike, says he had no input on upcoming sneaker

Brandon King

Lately Nike has seemed determined to stir up indignation in as many people as possible. First their deplorable handling of the Kobe releases lead to the partnership with the Bryant estate and drew the ire of sneaker and Kobe fans in general. Sneaker enthusiasts overall have been less than happy with the company as they routinely strike out on obtaining new releases. Now we can add Kyrie Irving to the list of people that Nike has pissed off. K11Kicks, the self-described “#1 Kyrie Kicks acc” on Instagram, posted images of…

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Glen Davis is still happy Kyrie was injured

Brandon King

When former NBA player made a comment which reveled in the injury suffered by Kyrie Irving Sunday , he rightfully drew rancor from many both on and offline. No matter how intense a series or rivalry is wishing for, much less celebrating an opponent’s injury is a line that is typically something that is eschewed and even frowned upon. Despite deleting the comment , the man who is perfectly fine with being call “Big Baby” decided to hop back on social media and go full heel, digging in his heels…

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Glen Davis disgustingly delights in Kyrie Irving injury

Brandon King

When Kyrie Irving went down in a heap after landing on the foot of Giannis Antetokounmpo Sunday in Game 4 of their second round playoff series, opponents ,fellow players and people with basic human decency sent well wishes to the Nets guard. Glen Davis did not fall into that category. Davis seemed to relish in Irving’s plight, as he commented on social media, “that’s the same ankle stomp on lucky “ and a shrug emoji. Davis initially got his large panties in a bunch when Irving stepped on the Celtics’…

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X-ray on Kyrie Irving’s injured ankle comes back clean, more testing and treatment to come

Brandon King

And then there was one. The Brooklyn Nets were already down one star with James Harden injuring his hamstring just 43 seconds into Game 1 of their second round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks. They could now be staring at entering a critical Game 5 without another star, Kyrie Irving. The guard injured his right ankle with 6:04 to goin the second when he landed on the foot of Giannis Antetokounmpo after making a layup. Irving would stay on the ground for a few moments before receiving assistance getting…

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“Ky-D” Nike KD 14 inspired by

Brandon King

It is no secret that Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are very good friends. Kevin Durant had previously discussed a footwear collaboration between the lines of the tow buddies and it appears this upcoming KD 14 could be a step in that direction. The soon-to-come colourway of the KD 14 sports the aesthetic of the “Dream” Kyrie 1 across its upper with red-orange showing up on the midfoot strap, tongue KD logo and for the medial forefoot branding. Below this upper resides a black midsole and red-orange…

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