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Nike Kobe X Silk inspires emotion, reminds of sunrises
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Nike Kobe X Silk inspires emotion, reminds of sunrises

By Piera MonteneroMarch 14, 2015

A new Nike Kobe X has arisen, literally. The new Kobe X Silk colorway is dope and reminds me of the colors you get to see during sunrise. I could get all emotional now and...

Opinion: Nike KOBE X Vino 'Pops' With Color
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Opinion: Nike KOBE X Vino 'Pops' With Color

By Piera MonteneroMarch 06, 2015

Wine gets better as it ages, just like Kobe Bryant and his signature shoes. The Nike KOBE X Vino, inspired by the green grapes used to make wine, is complex in its simplicity -- paradoxical,...

Opinion: 'WHAT IS THE NIKE KD7 ELITE SUPPOSED TO BE?!'
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Opinion: 'WHAT IS THE NIKE KD7 ELITE SUPPOSED TO BE?!'

By Piera MonteneroMarch 03, 2015

I have expressed my love for the Nike KD7 multiple times. I love the silhouette and the design. It's the shoe that makes me feel like I want to step back on the court after...

Live! From The Couch: Is It Over For Derrick Rose?
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Live! From The Couch: Is It Over For Derrick Rose?

By Brandon AllenFebruary 25, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . BMF Contributor, Brandon Allen Harrison, and newcomer Jonathan ‘JC’ Collins bring you the most unabashedly biased basketball talk live from the couch in Los Angeles, California. The Rundown 1:47:...

Nike KOBE X 'Blackout': 'I work out until I black out'
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Nike KOBE X 'Blackout': 'I work out until I black out'

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 21, 2015

First of all, how badass is the inspiration for this colorway of the Nike KOBE X 'Blackout'? Said Kobe Bryant , “When I’m really feeling it … I work out until I black out.” I...

The-Skill-Factory: Jeremiah Boswell Breaks Down, U.S. Vs Intl Players, AAU and More
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The-Skill-Factory: Jeremiah Boswell Breaks Down, U.S. Vs Intl Players, AAU and More

By MehkavelliFebruary 17, 2015

(Pictured left to right) Doug Coombs-TSF partner and GM, Malik Beasley-Top 25 in the sr. class, committed to Florida State, Jeremiah Boswell-TSF partner and Director of Basketball, Josh Burr, TSF partner and founder. Courtesy of...

Kobe Bryant Rips Today's Era of All-Stars
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Kobe Bryant Rips Today's Era of All-Stars

By MehkavelliFebruary 16, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . With his team essentially taking the season off, NBA superstar Kobe Bryant has had a lot of time to reflect on things that he doesn't like. Kobe previously, demolished...

Can Andrew Wiggins be the next LeBron James?
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Can Andrew Wiggins be the next LeBron James?

By John AndersonFebruary 12, 2015

Image courtesy of Basketball Elite/Flickr . The comparisons were made when Andrew Wiggins was in high school in Canada. His length, his skills, his speed; he was to be the next LeBron James . Coming...

BMF Hoops: Nike KOBE X '5AM Flight' Collection
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BMF Hoops: Nike KOBE X '5AM Flight' Collection

By Sandy DoverFebruary 06, 2015

Driven by superior performance, the KOBE X features hybrid cushioning, an advanced traction system and a seamless textile upper. Superior functionality is often driven by a less-is-more design philosophy where the whole is greater than...

Kobe Back? A Brief Look At The Nike KOBE X
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Kobe Back? A Brief Look At The Nike KOBE X

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 05, 2015

By taking a look at the new Nike KOBE X, the first thing that caught my eye was the low cut of it. Even though there has been a low-cut version of the Nike Kobe...