Tag: basketball
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Joel Embiid Out for the Season
Image courtesy Kansas Men's Basketball/Facebook. Joel Embiid will have to wait at least one more season to start his NBA career. Embiid, the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers center, is expected to miss the season following a...
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Damian Lillard's #4BarFriday featured in adidas D Lillard 1 Team Pack
The adidas D Lillard 1 Team Pack is giving some uniformity to the shoe that has been praised for its unique individuality and looks since its initial release. As you may know, the signature athlete,...
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'I'm the captain now': John Wall talks adidas J Wall 2 debut
John Wall , the Washington Wizards point guard and NBA All-Star, has gone through lots of change in the last five years since coming into the league. No. 1 overall draft pick, star rookie, injuries...
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Nike Hyperdunk 2015 has promise of 'loyal little helper'
The Nike Hyperdunk, as a series, is the perfect all-round shoe. It doesn't matter what position you play, you could always ball in a Hyperdunk and it will serve you like a loyal little helper....
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HearSee A/V: adidas #DRose6 Boost Preview Debut
The adidas D Rose 6 Boost is here. Well, almost. According to adidas, the #DRose6 drops this fall, just in time for NBA training camps to commence, as players from youth to pro leagues begin...
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Opinion: Nike KD8 is promising performer, 'slight letdown' in design
Although I love Kevin Durant and his incredible game and talent, the Nike KD8 is a slight letdown. I just don't feel like the design is as innovative and different as the last KD7s. The...
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Bol Bol Has College and NBA Scouts Drooling
Bol Bol, son of the late NBA star, Manute Bol , has shown extreme flashes of basketball brilliance at the young age of just 15. Check out the latest mix-tape of his off-the-charts skill below.
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Reebok Classic Question Low returns in premium '96 glory
1996 was a big year for the NBA. Michael Jordan was back on top of the game, the league draft was a huge success with lots of young star power, and then from that, Allen...
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Commentary: Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Bordeaux' sole black or gray?
The following is a fictional representation of what I believe went into the planning of the Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Bordeaux'. Meanwhile, at Jordan Brand global headquarters... Random executive raises hand: "We should stop bringing...
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Former Bearcat hooper reveals 'Shining Star' Air Jordan XX Retro 'Black Cat'
This is basically common knowledge now for Michael Jordan aficionados -- MJ was often called the "Black Cat" amongst his teammates and closest friends in basketball. Of course, complexion and race set aside for a...
