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“NBA Draft” Nike LeBron 16 Low has a release date

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 Brandon King

This Lebron 16 low pays homage to Lebron James going number 1 overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA Draft. This Lebron 16 sports an all-white textile upper with gold showing up on the Lebron branding on the tongue and on the “Nike Air” located on the heel. This upper also features a red inner and sits atop a white midsole that houses the Zoom Max units. Finally, a clear outsole with the Dunkman logo on the heel and “6-26-03” on the insole rounds out this sneaker’s aesthetic.…

This LeBron 16 is inspired by LeBron’s favourite television show

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 Brandon King

This LeBron 16 pays tribute to Martin, LeBron’s favorite 1990’s sitcom. Paying homage to the fifth season’s DVD cover and poster, this sneaker is outfitted in court purple upper with tour yellow accenting. The triangular pattern that wraps the lower heel is a clear nod to the “Martin” logo and the same can be said for the “NIKE” on the medial heel. At this juncture, there is no confirmed release date. We will have more updates on this sneaker as Information becomes available.

Lebron James is done for the season

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Brandon King

It appears Lebron James’ first playoff-less offeseason in over a decade will start even earlier than anticipated. In a statement, via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Lakers President Magic Johnson made announcement that Lebron would not play in the team’s final six ballgames. “After consulting with our team doctors and medical staff, we have decided to hold LeBron out of games for the remainder of the season.This decision will allow his groin to fully heal, and is best for the future success of both LeBron and the Lakers.” Lakers President,…

Lebron James out vs Jazz

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 Brandon King

Earlier today the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Lebron James will not play in the club’s Wednesday night game against the Utah Jazz due to ( say it with me) load management. This will be his third game missed in the Lakers’ last seven outings. It seems the missed games will pile up as the Lakers will not be participants in this year’s postseason. Look to see more Kyle Kuzma and Lance Stephenson in James’ absence.

“Air Trainer” Nike Lebron 16 to come March 29

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 Brandon King

This Lebron 16 was inspired by the 1988 OG Bo Jackson Air Trainer 3 “Medicine Ball”. This sneaker features a white based knit upper with overlays that give it the look of the Air Trainer 3, topped off by the forefoot strap traversed by “NIKE” in block lettering. Navy is seen on the lateral swoosh, tongue and strap branding. The midsole underneath the upper is navy and white and features the sectioned full-length Zoom Max unit. Underneath that is a white outsole with a tan section and navy LeBron and…

“Buzz Lightyear” Nike LeBron 16 release date

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of the LeBron XVI draws its inspiration from Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise. This sneaker features a white knit upper with various hues underneath. A leather heel with the LeBron lion logo on the back and silver LeBron and Nike branding appear on the tongue and heel respectively. Finishing off the look of the upper is a “2” is emblazoned across the tongue one shoe and “3” is one the other. A white midsole with purple wrapping around the heel with a green Max Zoom…

“Watch The Throne” Nike LeBron 16 Release Date

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 Brandon King

The “Watch The Throne” LeBron 9 was an exclusive sneaker gifted to Jay-Z and Kanye West in celebration of their tour and joint album of the same name. The ”Watch The Throne” theme will be carried over to the LeBron 16. The shoe is outfitted in a black knit upper with gold branding for the lateral swoosh and LeBron signature on the tongue. The same style laces and inner from the same version of the 9 also makes appearances on the 16. The upper sits atop a black midsole with…

Lebron James to miss game against Warriors

February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Brandon King

Lakers head coach Luke Walton told reporters that Lebron James will not play in the team’s Saturday night game against the Golden State Warriors due to “load management.” James returned to lineup after an 18 game absence in their last game against the Clippers.

Lebron James to return tonight against Clippers

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Brandon King

After days of speculation of when he would play again, Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward Lebron will finally return to the team’s lineup tonight against the L.A. Clippers. James has missed the team’s 18 previous games after injuring his groin on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors. The team has went just 7-11 in that time, but have also endured injuries to key players Rajon Rondo and Kyle Kuzma as well during that time.

Kyrie open to rejoining Lebron James?

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Brandon King

The tearing asunder of the Kyrie , Lebron, Kevin Love triumvirate is well-known, although the exact reasons are not. Since Kyrie went easy to Boston, the two have occasionally trade thinly veiled ( and not so thinly-veiled) barbs at each other. The way things ended it would seem like the last thing one could expect to see was, outside of all-star or international play, the two of them running on the same team again and the two of the would want to keep it that way. Right? Well according to…