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Cleveland Cavaliers’ offeseason proves winning does not cure all ails

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers are quite the oddity. Although they have been to three straight NBA Finals, winning one in 2016, (and with the current state of the Eastern Conference, they are in a prime position to make additional runs to at least the East Finals) the Cavaliers find themselves in what was termed "a peculiar place." Since losing the second of their three NBA Finals matchups with the Golden State Warriors, the Cavaliers' offseason has been undergirded with disfunction. It began with allowing David Griffin, their General Manager who constructed…

Black/University Red Nike LeBron Soldier 11 Releasing soon

June 27, 2017June 30, 2017 Brandon King

Following a precedent set by its predecessors, the LeBron 11 gets the black and red treatment. This incarnation features a black upper with red accenting on the inner, on the insole and the heel. White is the color of choice for the medial Swoosh and LeBron logos on the tongue pull tab. The midsole is also black with a speckled swoosh and this all sits atop a white outsole with a large LeBron logo. This latest colorway of the LeBron Soldier 11 comes to retail July 1, 2017 at nike.com…

LeBron Soldier 11 “Prototype”

May 25, 2017May 29, 2017 Brandon King

Earlier, we highlighted the white colorway of the next edition of the Nike LeBron line, the Soldier 11. The “Prototype” colorway features a black foam and mesh upper adorned with a black “Dunkman” logo on the second strap loop and black “LJ” logo on the heel counter. A black midsole with swoosh branding and a clear outsole sporting LeBron’s “LJ” logo complete the sleek look of this shoe. Look for the LeBron Soldier 11 May 31 on SNKRS, Nike+, select retailers and nike.com.

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 to Release in June

May 19, 2017 Brandon King

The follow up to last year’s very popular Soldier 10 finally has a release date. This colorway is dressed in a white upper. Like the soldier 10, the most prominent features are the four straps that start at the forefoot and conclude at the ankle. The aforementioned upper and a white and black Zoom-Air contained midsole sits atop a blue tinted translucent outsole. The Nike LeBron Soldier 11 is set to release June 3, 2017 at select Nike Basketball retailers. The retail is $130 which is $10 less than…

Nike LeBron XIV “Agimat”

May 12, 2017 Brandon King

This LeBron XIV was inspired by LeBron’s visit to the Philippines and commends the pinoy ballers’ fearless passion. Featuring a dark blue upper with gold accenting that sits above a navy midsole and outsole, this LeBron XIV also has special symbols that run down the tongue. These symbols pay homage to LeBron’s career and his link to the Philippines. The “Agimat” LeBron XIV will initially see an exclusive Phillpine release May 20, 2017; it will be available only at Titan Fort, Nike Park Fort BCG, and Nike Park Glorietta…

Nike Basketball Presents the “Flip The Switch” Collection

April 17, 2017 Brandon King

The Nike Basketball Flip The Switch collection highlights the energy of the NBA playoffs. The collection is comprised of the LeBron XIV, KD9, Kyrie 3, and the PG1 and although common textural elements are shared amongst the four shoes, each one carries unique traits linked to each athletes. This four shoe collection will be available globally May 5 on Nike.com and select retailers.

No All-Star Shoes This Year from Nike Basketball

February 16, 2017 Brandon King

Those of you who are fans of All-Star kicks will be a little disappointed. That is because there will be no All-Star collection from Nike Basketball this year. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving will be rocking their respective kicks from Nike’s recently releases Black History Month collection. Jordan Brand, however, will proceed forth with their All-Star collection.

The real victor in Charles Barkley v. LeBron James

February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 Brandon King

The recent verbal dustup between LeBron James and Charles Barkley gave the sports media and social media something to talk about, particularly the sports media gleefully weighed in on two black men having a public dispute. The disagreement sparked discussion videos, and articles which primarily focused on the inane topic of who “won” this exchange. To briefly summarize, Charles Barkley, on the TNT post game show, responded to James’ recent comments after the Cavaliers’ 124-122 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, sans Anthony Davis, where he stated Cleveland, “needs a…

Nike and Jordan Brand Honor MLK Day with Special PEs.

January 16, 2017January 16, 2017 Brandon King

in celebration and commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King,s birthday, today many Nike and Jordan Brand athletes will take to the court in special all-black PE’s. The Nike models that will see court action today include the LEBRON 14, KD9, KYRIE 3, PG1, KOBE A.D., Soldier 10, Hyperdunk, Audacity, Zoom Rev and Zoom Live. Jordan Brand’s MLK Day PE lineup included the AJXXXI, CP3.X, Extra.Fly, M13 and Super.Fly 5 PO.

Lebron breaks out “Hardwood Classics” PE of the Lebron 14

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 Brandon King

After the long awaited unveiling of his latest signature, the Lebron 14, Lebron James broke out the “Hardwood Classics” PE tonight versus the Bulls of Chicago. The striking colorway features an orange upper with blue accenting on the swoosh strap, laces and collar. The midsole sports an orange to blue and back to orange gradation and a translucent outsole rounds out the look of this shoe. There is no word on a retail release but keep it locked in here for any release news on this shoe.