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“Big Bang” Nike LeBron 9 coming back in 2022

November 21, 2021November 21, 2021 Brandon King

When it made its original retail debut back in 2012 , the “Big Bang” LeBron 9 was part of that infamous All-Star pack ( that included the “Galaxy” Foamposite One) that altered sneaker culture, and mostly for the worse. Ten years later they are slated to make their return. At this very early juncture there are no images available of the 2022 version , but what is known is that it will make use of a total orange, metallic silver, team orange and mango color palette. If it is to…

Enes Kanter takes shot at Lebron and China with messages on his shoes

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Brandon King

Enes Kanter has had a lot to say, as of late , and particularly as it relates to Lebron James. His appearance on CNN where he displayed an unmitigated effrontery to speak on black issues , lecturing Lebron on his “responsibility” to ensure the black community got the COVID-19 vaccination. Seemingly emboldened by that national television exposure, Kanter set his sights on the NBA and Nike, going after the two entities for their association with China, in lieu of the country’s alleged treatment of the Uyghurs. If Kanter has a…

November 19, 2021 NBA StatCap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Jayson TatumBOS vs. LAL 37 11 2 3 stl Aaron GordonDEN vs. CHI 28 9 4 10-12 fg Zach LaVineCHI @ DEN 36 5 4 Jeremy LambIND @ CHO 23 3 5 3 stl James HardenBRK vs. ORL 36 10 8 19-20 ft Pascal SiakamTOR @ SAC 32 8 1 10-12 fg LaMelo BallCHO vs. IND 32 11 8 Gordon HaywardCHO vs. IND 25 4 3 3 stl , 2 blk Anthony DavisLAL @ BOS 31 6 2 3 blk K. PorziņģisDAL @…

November 18, 2021 NBA StatCap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Jimmy ButlerMIA vs. WAS 32 3 5 10-10 ft Stephen CurryGSW @ CLE 40 4 6 9-16 3-pt Nikola JokićDEN vs. PHI 30 10 7 Gary Trent Jr.TOR @ UTA 31 2 3 Ja MorantMEM vs. LAC 28 5 5 K. TownsMIN vs. SAS 25 12 5 Bradley BealWAS @ MIA 30 6 5 Fred VanVleetTOR @ UTA 24 4 4 3 stl , 2 blk Tyrese MaxeyPHI @ DEN 22 5 4 Paul GeorgeLAC @ MEM 23 5 6 5-9 3-pt REBOUNDS…

NBA League Leaders

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Brandon King

As of November 19, 2021 Points # PLAYER GP MIN PTS FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TOV EFF 1 Stephen Curry 14 33.5 28.7 9.2 20.3 45.4 5.4 13.4 40.6 4.9 5.1 95.8 0.7 5.6 6.3 6.6 1.7 0.7 3.2 29.5 2 Kevin Durant 16 34.7 28.6 10.6 18.6 56.7 2.0 4.7 42.7 5.4 6.4 84.5 0.4 7.4 7.9 4.9 0.5 0.5 3.0 30.3 3 Giannis Antetokounmpo 14 33.2 28.0 10.1 19.6 51.5 1.4 4.6 30.8 6.4 9.4 68.2 1.9…

November 18, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Nov 14 Out Hunter (wrist) will undergo surgery to address a tendon injury and is expected to miss roughly eight weeks, &lt; ahref=https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1460081871925260290&gt; Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports. Onyeka Okongwu PF Oct 19 Out The Hawks exercised Okongwu’s (shoulder) $6.4 million club option for 2022-23 on Friday. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Nov 18 Day-To-Day Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Lakers. Jaylen Brown SG Nov 18 Out Brown (hamstring) is…

“Madder Root” Nike Air Huarache on the way

November 18, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming look of the classic Air Huarache sports a combination suede , neoprene and nubuck utilizing a khaki, madder root and burgundy crush color palette. The aesthetic is completed by a sail midsole and a brown rubber outsole. The “Madder Root” Nike Air Huarache will imminently available at nike.com and select retail establishment; they will carry a 120 USD sticker price. Nike Air Huarache Khaki/Madder Root-Burgandy Crush DQ9319-200 $120 Later in 2021

November 17, 2021 NBA StatCap: Giannis drops 47 on the Lakers

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. LAL 47 9 3 18-23 fg Jimmy ButlerMIA vs. NOP 31 10 10 Triple-double Luguentz DortOKC vs. HOU 34 8 2 Jayson TatumBOS @ ATL 34 9 5 James HardenBRK vs. CLE 27 10 7 12-12 ft T. Horton-TuckerLAL @ MIL 25 12 3 2 stl Zach LaVineCHI @ POR 30 6 2 7-12 3-pt R. WestbrookLAL @ MIL 19 4 15 L. AldridgeBRK vs. CLE 24 7 2 John CollinsATL vs. BOS 20 11 1 2 stl REBOUNDS 1.…

This Nike Air Max Plus is on the way

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Air Max Plus sports a black mesh upper with toe cap, heel and mudguard. Silver shows up on the top of the tongue and the plastic overlay all throughout the upper , along with green branding on the sides and tongue. Underneath is a black midsole that houses the Tuned Air heel unit and forfoot Air unit and a black and green rubber outsole. The release of this Nike Air Max Plus is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a…

Bucks defeat Lakers 109-102. Are the Lakers in trouble?

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Brandon King

The Bucks beat the Lakers 109-102 Tuesday. Giannis dropped 47 and 9 on Anthony Davis and the Laker front court. Speaking of AD, he had his second straight pedestrian performance, putting in 18 and 9. At 8-8 are the Lakers in trouble?