Tag: nba

NFL and NBA focused on twisting anthem narrative instead of real issues

Brandon King

Colin Kaepernick made news last year by sitting and then kneeling for the national anthem. Since that time, despite him being very clear and concise as to why he was he was taking the actions he was ( which was because of police brutality, systematic racism ), there has been a concerted effort by those in the media, and even in politics, to change the narrative over the actual reason for the protesting. Initially the fake outrage was directed at non-existent disrespect of American soldiers, both past and present. The…

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Warriors-Wizards Scuffle Aftermath: Draymond, Bradley Beal, Kelly Oubre fined, Morris and Felix suspended

Brandon King

Sunday the NBA meted out punishment for the players involved in the scuffle Friday during the Warriors and Wizards game. Draymond Green and Bradley Beal fight to the ground in the 2nd quarter pic.twitter.com/AEucXIeS8I — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) October 28, 2017 The incident began when Wizards’ guard Bradley Beal grabbed Warriors ‘ forward Draymond Green around the neck. The two locked up and tumbled out of bounds and into camera row. Beal was kicked out of the game for initiating the scuffle and was fined $50,000. Green was fined…

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Suns break off Head Coach Earl Watson

Brandon King

After getting off to an 0-3 start, including a 48-point beatdown in their opener at the hands of the Portland Trailblazers, the Phoenix Suns have fired Earl Watson, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Phoenix coach Earl Watson has been fired, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 22, 2017 Watson took over after Jeff Hornacek was shown the door during the 2015-16 season. He proceeded to post a 9-24 record over the final 33 games that season but that didn’t deter the Suns from signing Watson to a three-year…

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Cleveland Cavaliers unveils uniforms for 2017-18 NBA season

Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers revealed their gamers for the upcoming NBA season. Like several other teams, their oncourt gear got a Nike makeover. The white, AKA the Association edition features wine coloring with a gold trim for both the "Cavs" and the player number and wine coloring for the neck and arm lining. The shorts have a wine color waistband with golden "CLE" in the front center. The Icon edition (wine) displays "Cleveland" in gold lettering with navy trim, navy player number bordered in gold, with navy bordering for the neck…

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Nike Basketball Announces 2017 Rookie Signees

Brandon King

Nike Basketball recently added seven players to their roster from this year’s NBA draft. Here are the newest additions to the Nike family:  Markelle Fultz PG, University of Washington ( #1 Overall- Philadelphia 76ers) De’Aaron Fox ,PG, University of Kentucky ( #5 Overall – Sacramento Kings) Jason Tatum, SF, Duke University ( #3 Overall- Boston Celtics) Jonathan Issac, F, Florida State University ( #6 Overall- Orlando Magic) Malik Monk, SG, University of Kentucky ( #11 Overall- Charlotte Hornets) Bam Adebayo, C, University of Kentucky ( #14 Overall – Miami Heat)…

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Spurs’ Leonard a no-go for Game 3 

Brandon King

Kawhi Leonard out for game three of the Western Conference Finals against Golden State Warriors. Leonard suffered the ankle injury in game one of the series when he landed on the foot of Warriors’ center Za Za Pachulia after Pachulia contested his jump shot.  The Spurs are currently down 2-0 in the best of 7 series 

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DeMarcus Cousins Traded

Brandon King

As all of the All-Stars not named Anthony Davis fly back to their respective towns to kick off the second half of the NBA season, Demarcus Cousins will not be amongst them. That is because like Davis, he is now a member of the New Orleans Pelicans, according to reports. Here is how the deal breaks down: New Orleans receives: C DeMarcus Cousins F Omri Caspi   Sacramento receives: G Buddy Hield G Tyreke Evans G Langston Galloway 2017 first round pick 2017 second round pick 2019 first round pick …

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Aaron Gordon Nike Zoom Rev PE

Brandon King

After electrifying the basketball world by his performance in last year’s NBA dunk contest( some would say he was the true winner), Aaron Gordon will return to the contest this evening. When he does, on his feet will be his player exclusive Nike Zoom Revs. The black upper sits atop a “chaos” patterned midsole and a translucent outsole with the same pattern underneath. According to Nike, this is because ” when Aaron is on the court he feels like there is so much chaos going on in the game and…

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Isaiah Thomas Will Wear These Kobe A.D.s for the All-Star Skills Challenge

Brandon King

When Isaiah Thomas takes the court for tonight’s NBA All-Star Skills Challenge, he will be doing so in style in this Kobe AD PE. The sneaker is dressed in a bright, one might say “Celtic”, green at the upper and midsole. The branding on the medial and lateral sides are colored in gold with white speckles. Gold also accounts for the tongue Kobe branding and red is used on the snake-esque DNA logo on the heel. A black external heel cup and a blue tinted translucent outsole round out this…

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Jordan Brand All-Star Collection

Brandon King

Thirty-five years after a young North Carolina freshman name Mike Jordan hit a shot that would propel the Tar Heels to a national championship and would prove a launching point for the legend of Micheal Jordan. With the NBA holding its All-Star weekend is back in the Big Easy and Jordan Brand is celebrating its ties to  the city with three sneaker releases for the annual mid season classic. This year’s All-Star collection is comprised of the Air Jordan I, the Air Jordan VI and the Air Jordan XXXI. All…

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