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PE Corner : Anthony Davis rocks “Kung Fu Panda” LeBron XXII PE

Brandon King

Though his evening ended much earlier than he hoped, in the Lakers’ marquee Christmas Day matchup against the Golden State, Anthony Davis rocked this special version of the LeBron XXII.  This Kung-Fu Panda-inspired iteration of the LeBron XXII sports a black upper with a large orange section that forms the Swoosh on the lateral side. The same section is separated from the previously referenced black section by yellow piping and “X’ stitches; the same yellow also forms the LeBron signature on the rear heel. The collar has a puffy white…

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PE Corner: Cade Cunningham’s red Kobe VI Protro PEs

Brandon King

Lol o In their recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons standout guard Cade Cunningham took this red Kobe VI Protro PE to the court, scoring a career high 40 points, while adding 9 assists and 6 rebounds in the Pistons’ 119-105 win.  They sport a red-scaled upper with white wrapping the heel. Black Swooshes adorn the sides, while a red-speckled external heel is home to a black Kobe signature.  Underneath resides a midsole with the same white coloration and red-speckled pattern that is present on the previously referenced…

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PE Corner: Josh Giddey wore this Kobe IV Protro PE on Derrick Rose jersey retirement night

Brandon King

On Derrick Rose jersey retirement night, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey wore the “Drew Aid” Kobe IV Protro PE. Giddey recorded 15 points on 5-of-10 from the field, including 3-3 from downtown, adding 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in the Bull’s 139-126 win over the Knickerbockers of New York.  A DeMar DeRozan PE that was made for the former Bulls, now Sacramento Kings star, to wear in the Drew League, they sport a pink upper adorned on the sides with black Swooshes. Powder blue shows up on the inner, Kobe…

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PE Corner: Anthony Davis rocks these LeBron XXIIs

Brandon King

In their first matchup of the season against the Detroit Pistons, a 115-103 defeat, the Lakers’ best player took the court in this Player-Exclusive iteration of the LeBron XXII.  It sports a golden upper separated by textured black that forms the Swoosh on the lateral side and also extends around to the medial side.  Black also takes care of the LeBron signature that wraps the rear heel, while purple shows up for the small Swoosh on the medial toe and the branding on the tongue.  A purple jeweled Swoosh occupies the lateral…

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PE Corner: The “UNC” Air Jordan XXXIX PE

Brandon King

This iteration of the Air Jordan XXXIX was made specifically for the North Carolina basketball program. They sport a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with leather of the same hue at the forefoot and wrapping the heel. University Blue shows up on the Jumpman perched atop the tongue, while a UNC logo at the rear heel provides a team-exclusive touch.  University blue makes another appearance on the medial and lateral sides, while the aesthetic is completed by a translucent rubber outsole,  All indications at this juncture point to these Air…

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PE Corner: “Missouri PE” Nike Book 1

Brandon King

This iteration of the Nike Book 1 is made specifically for the members of the University of Missouri basketball program. One features a white base and the other a gold one.The white based look sports black-bordered gold Swooshes on the sides, along with a smaller embroidered Swoosh located on the lateral forefoot. A Missouri logo is prominently displayed on the lateral heel, Book branding can be seen on the tongue , while “CHAPTER ONE” appears on th  “spine”/ rear pull tab. A white midsole and yellow and black rubber ousole. …

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PE Corner: An initial look at the “FAMU PE” LeBron XXII

Brandon King

Since inking a 6-year deal back in 2021the partnership between Nike /the LeBron James brand and Florida A&M has been very fruitful and has produced some of the most visually appealing team-exclusive footwear in the world of collegiate athletics. Having already done tremendous work using the LeBron XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI as previous canvases it appears the XXII has finally gotten the “FAMU” treatment. They sport a green upper underlaid with white that wraps the heel and also forms a Swoosh on the lateral side. Green also takes/care of the…

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PE Corner : LeBron James wears “Oregon” LeBron XXII in return

Brandon King

After his much-publicized, bizarre, and sudden absence from the team, LeBron James returned to the Lakers Sunday night against the Memphis Grizzlies and he did so in the “Oregon” iteration of his LeBron XXII sneaker.  They sport a vibrant green upper with yellow showing up via an underlay that wraps the lower third of the upper and also forms a Swoosh on the lateral side. Yellow also takes care of the Oregon logo perched atop the tongue while green stands in for the Lebron signature on the rear heel.  Underneath…

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PE Corner: LeBron James wears “Chosen” LeBron XXII against Raptors 

Brandon King

In a game earlier last month against the Toronto Raptors, LeBron James broke out a previously unseen colorway of his LeBron XXII.  The new color features a primarily white upper that shares the space with a deep green that forms the shape of Swoosh on the lateral side. A mix of turquoise and green shows up in the LeBron signature on the rear heel, while a smaller Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side, while “Chosen”, a nod to the tattoo LeBron has, appears on the medial side.  Underneath…

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PE Corner : An initial lok at the  “Oregon” Air Jordan 9

Brandon King

Oregon is known for its vast array of PLayer Exclusive footwear. Over the years Ducks have had the privilege of being outfitted in some of the most eye-catching and well-executed team footwear that we’ve ever seen, with the misses few and far between.  The Air Jordan 9 that is the subject of this article is an example of the former and far less of the latter.  The “Oregon” Air Jordan 9 sports a white leather upper with a green patent leather rand that also wraps the heel and extends up…

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