Air Jordan 13 "He Got Game" March Release!

The Air Jordan 13 "He Got Game" March Release

Back Like They Never Left!!!!!

They graced NBA floors on MJ himself back in 1997 as he demolished defenses and then Denzel Washington rocked them in the basketball movie classic, "He Got Game" which also starred Ray Allen and Rasario Dawson. This film was full of classic bball kicks on the Jordan 13 reigned on top of the pack. They were rereleased in a pack in 2008 and now they are back, set for a March 16th 2013 release. Oh yeah, these will have sneaker collectors up, country wide, before dawn, people pushing and shoving, and registers jumping. Its really special for those who actually saw Jordan get down in these.....with that being said, I may have to pick up a pair myself.....my second pair! Enjoy sneaker heads!

March 16th Release

Steph Curry: All-Star Regardless!

When the list of All-Stars came out, especially the western conference list, something was seriously missing. The list just didn't seem complete. There was a player that had the numbers, that leads night in and night out, that has greatly contributed to their teams success, that wasn't present on the list.....Steph Curry!!! What!!??? You'e got to be kidding!!  What are these people watching?? The coaches really did the reserve voting? What a scam! They see this kid night in and night out, extend defenses and impose on the game. He deserved to be on that list....easy!!! Coach Mark Jackson expressed his displeasure with the decision on the day that the list was released, saying that the coaches should be ashamed of themselves, in so many words. Just as the preacher, Mark Jackson and devout christian Steph believe, in time, your good will speak for you....and last night Steph's good spoke loud and clear!

  On the grand stage of Madison Square Garden in New York City, home of the Knick's, on the floor where Benard King dazzled crowds, where MJ dropped 55 in jersey # 55 days after his return from retirement, where Reggie hit 8 pts in 11 seconds and crushed Knick dreams many times and where Kobe put on the greatest onslaught in arena history of 61, Steph made a mark of his own that ranks with the best of them......54 pts including11-13 from 3pt land, hitting from everywhere, over every defender that attempted to stop him!! Not bad for a kid fromDavidson that they said wouldn't last on the bid stage and that was cheated just a few weeks ago from a well deserved All-Star roster spot.....if he didn't have the leagues undivided attention before (which he should have), he has it now!
Instant Classic.......

                                      Check out the highlights from the KILLER performance by lil Curry last night!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O70rVNKIUGE

Bill Russell Getting Busy

Bill Russell Was A Beast!!! Know Your History Kids!

An amazing play from a efficient player that' celebrated for being a great team player, fundamental and defensive player  as well as a champion....but people don't talk about these Bill Russell attributes enough! Check this out!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2AlFrOj5Mc

You've Been Wrong Before and You'll be Wrong Again If You Bet Against Him

Charles Barkley speaks his mind often, sometimes right, sometimes wrong. There are somethings you don't bet on though....or against rather, 1 being the MAMBA! Charles Barkley emphatically stated over and over that the L.A. Lakers will not make the playoffs this year. I wonder how much$ Charles would put on that? (especially considering his gambling down falls). Despite everyone being on the LeBron band wagon since joining the "Dream Team", Kobe has never stopped playing at an elite level. The league scammed the Lakers out of getting CP3 but let their very arena mates get him but Kobe sucked it up and continues to do work. He has been doubted since making the announcement to go straight to the league. They doubted he could play at that level but he proved the haters wrong. They doubted that he would be a champion and he won 3 in a row. Then everyone claimed "it was all Shaq" (which causes me to wonder what games were they watching), and that Kobe would never win another without Shaq and he did...twice more. He battled back from the scandal, continuing to destroy opposition night after night. He made cats like Lamar Odom and Jordan Farmer look relevant. They tried comparing AI, T-Mac, Vince Carter, D-Wade (for a minute) and Lebron. Look at the class he came in with....Stephon Marburry, Antoine Walker, Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Kerry Kittles, Sharref Abdul-Raheem....he's the only one still playing at an elite level and this is year 17!!!! 17yrs people!!!! He out battled the big three of the Celtics a few years ago when their legs were still lively for his 5th. He continues to carry big soft rolls of tissue like Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol (which I think Pau is a much better piece for that team than Dwight) on his back. Through all of this Kobe is always there, always on the other end of the comparison, always in the convo, and always showing up. Hey Chuck, please for your sake, don't put any money on that sir....give it to a charity!!!

Its amazing how when LeBron was in Cleveland that last year, with his team having the best regular season record, they ran into that same Celtic team and he ran and hid from the ball all series. Then got to Miami and even with the Dream Team that should have rarely lost any games at all, he played horrible in the playoffs especially in the 4rth qtr. and like many times before everyone one questioned his heart and killer instinct. Now he wins a ring with Dwade, Chris Bosh, Mario Chalmers, Mike Miller (who went absolutely ham in the finals) and Udonis Haslem, and he's all of a sudden in convo with Mike or Kobe? two guys who have been killers for yrs??? After just 1 ring on a team that could possibly get to the finals without him and that was up against a team of 22 and 23 yr olds???? Man please!!! Can't believe fans and media let someone hide their weakness behind the DREAM TEAM and compare him to proven warriors. These cats better get for real! Kobe at 34, in his 17th season is having a better season statistically than ever. You can't bet against this man. Whether he wins a ring this or next year or not, the FACT is....there has never been 1 this strong for this long!!!! (not out of any current players at least)

Jerry Buss's Farewell from the Lakers

Early in the week, the basketball world lost a very instrumental figure in its professional culture, the LA Lakers longtime owner, Dr. Jerry Buss. He cemented what had been started in the LA franchise and took it to another level as well with the great Lakers teams of the 80's, the 3peat dynasty of the early 2000's, as well as the more recent back to back titles a few years ago.  He set the bar high in the business arena and with his beloved organization, the LA Lakers. He made it a movement, he made games an event, a show (putting showtime teams on the floor), and in a town with tons of options, he made the Lakers the hottest ticket in town!!! The Lakers have followers not just fans. The purple and gold is a brand itself, and if there is one, the L.A. Lakers are America's Team and its because of the ambition and vision of Dr. Buss!!! That vision will live on forever........

NBA All-Star Weekend Review

Well now entering the second half of the NBA season, I would like to just take a moment to look back at All-Star Weekend. The Friday night events were pretty cool starting with Kevin Hart winning the celebrity all-star game. It makes for an interesting event to see some of your favorite music artist, actors and entertainers of all kinds come out and put their skills or lack there of, on display. The BBVA Rising Stars Challenge has become the second best event of the weekend. Young players look to come out and show out in the event as they want to make a statement with this game. Kyrie Irving and Brandon Knight battled a little, including the two moves that Kyrie did to put Brandon Knight on the floor!!  Its pretty much becoming a drag on Saturday nights. None of the stars have nerve to get into the dunk contest, afraid that their little image will be tarnished if they enter and lose. Diva's!!! The dunk contest used to be Saturday nights's highlight or the highlight of the whole weekend for that matter.

This year's dunk contest made for a good nap! Though Terrance Ross is a great in game dunker and didn't do bad in the contest, the overall strength of this year's event was super weak!I believe there should be a requirement for both All-Star rosters to send at least 2 guys per team, to the event and then fill in the other two spots with other guys. Either that, or add a 1-on-1 competition that includes at least 8 All-Stars...single elimination.
Lastly sunday night's show down....the NBA All-Star game itself. I mean...it is what it is. The guys don't play much defense mostly and aren't really competing to win at all.  Chris Paul was solid, taking home the game's MVP. It was cool to see all that talent on the floor at one time anyway though. There was one thing that did stick out though.....with all the Jordan/Kobe/Lebron comparisons go around, it seemed as if it may have effected the fourth qtr of this game a bit. Late in the last qtr of the game Kobe clearly went out of his way to match up against Lebron and pull out his defensive straps. Not only that but it seemed as if when LeBron noticed that Kobe was deliberately D-ing up he made it a point to try to get aggressive on the offensive end. Kobe, with out speaking a word, called LeBron out and challenged him and the result was, at least for that period of that game, gave a glimpse of what we may really be missing.....Lebron isn't the COMPETITOR of a Kobe or a Jordan. Lebron was held ineffective when Kobe locked in on him and was visibly bothered by the defensive aggressiveness of Kobe or the challenge all together.
 Sets the stage for an up coming post from Hoopz Nation Basketball, "The Great Debate" that breaks down and zooms in to the convo of who's better overall/who's the King of the mountain and if some people don't even legitimately deserve to be in the convo....

CHECK OUT KYRIE'S ANKLE BREAKING PLAYS On B KNIGHT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5CglhyZfWY

Fit Like A Glove...The Jordan 28 Debut

IT'S HERE............THE JORDAN XX8's

Finally....Jordan enthusiast and even more ball playing sneaker heads that appreciate Jordan's for their on court performance & savvy, this a long awaited event. A new model Jordan that's stylish, light, responsive, and great support, has been pretty far and few in between but this is one to be excited about. The Jordan 28!!!! With shades of Nike's Gary Payton "The Glove", this zip up, sleek, sock designed shoe is built to not just look good, but supports quick and aggressive, stop and go play on the floor! Its like a Jordan moon boot.

THE TRACTION on court is super and allows you to change direction quick and precisely. The 28's traction is highlighted by its spiral design, on the heel, ball and toe of the foot. For the player looking to stop hard, explode, cut and jab sharp and hard, this feature will have you in love...Incredible traction pattern.
CUSHIONING: THe Jordan 28 features the Zoom Air Bags which stand out to you immediately, complemented by the Proplate Zoom Air, giving the term "walking on the moon" a new meaning. You are treading on pure air but don't have that "disconnected from the floor" feeling. The zoom air gives and compresses in response to your steps, jump and weight shifts and you REALLY feel it. This takes pressure and impact off of knees and ankles as well.
ANKLE and ARCH SUPPORT in this shoe get an A+!! This is the highest fitting Jordan to date, the shroud hugs you foot and ankle like Grandma on Christmas! Along with the ankle and foot fit, the  Jordan Flight Plate braces the arch so incredibly, giving extra reinforcement to the underlining of your foot.
This is a good day for ballers and or Jordan enthusiast a like, introducing in my opinion a players master piece........THE JORDAN XX8

Russell Westbrook rocking the XX8's in game




Jordan XX8 Promo Video
http://youtu.be/t8ZJRmYX3d8



LOOK AHEAD......"GREEN CAMO" XX8's

Battle of the Blues or Judgement Day for UNC?

The highway 15-501showdown never fails to excite and live up to the hype. No matter either teams rank, rosters, conference standings etc, the two programs, Duke and UNC, still have the grit and fight enough to comd out and compete at an extremely high level, giving fans all they can ask for.

  Some people say that there are exceptions to every rule and that everything must change.....those quotes may just go hand and hand with the vibe that this sub par season that UNC is having, going into Wednesday nights "king of rivalies" game. Its a fact...this is the most incosistent UNC team we have seen in a while,  with its best nights being less than stellar. The Blue Devils on the other hand have played terrific throughout despite loosing senior starter Ryan Kelly to a foot injury mid January. Duke is cutrently topranked
in the NCAA and has been near or on mountain's peak all season after a very impressive and umblimished out of conference start to the season.
The tone is a little off this year and the hype not as intense, as many, including some UNC fans question if "baby blue" will show up in a way that this game calls for
With all that being said, the question is, will the Tarheels/BlueDevils match-up live up to the intense, blow for blow tradition?

Carolina stole the Duke Blue Devil mascot head and put it on a pole on the UNC campus....LOL!! Well, hope they're ready to back it up!!!

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If You Don't Know...Now You Know: Andrew Wiggins

The lead act for Huntington Prep in West Virginia, Andrew Wiggins is the nation's #1 high school player according to maxpreps.com and a few other sources as well.  The Canadian born, 6-7, 205 pound senior is a versatile wing player that can create scoring opportunity for himself, post, slash and finish as well as anyone in the nation, supported by great athleticism.
Friday Wiggins took the court against Marietta College's junior varsity squad with a chip on his shoulders due to a Sports Illustrated article by Pete Thamel that he had been made aware of that questioned his game, his off court potential, his family and relationships with coaches etc. To make a short story even shorter, Andrew went out and dropped 57 points in response. Though many young men and women overcome odds everyday (which causes me to question the significance of the SI article all together) some chumps take every opportunity to speak destruction every chance they get. The jury is out on Andrew Wiggins as it is on every up and coming player everywhere, from every background but all you can judge him on this far is what he has shown, and on top of his entire high school career, Friday night he added to what we knew..HE CAN PLAY!! Best wishes Andrew!                                                                                                                                                

Check Out High Schools #1 ranked Andrew Wiggins in action below!!!!

http://youtu.be/DNi4iOu9NCU

Falling Number 1s!!

Who's the next contestant on "Loose That Top Spot"?

Unbelievable! Its happening like clock work! Every week another number 1 in college basketball bites the dust!! Its almost like "avoid #1" if you will.... From Indiana to Michigan to Duke and so on, it seems as the #1 spot is a recipe for a dagger to be thrown your within the next 7 days. WHat does this mean for the NCAA season? Does this mean this is a down year for college basketball? Does it mean the league is lacking talent? No, not to me...actually the opposite! This is making for one of the most exciting tournaments in recent history! Think about it....all of these teams who lurk in the top 5-10 have plenty of talent, there is just not much room between them as far as talent and potential. That means that every contest must be play with focus, passion and attention to detail to survive because this year, its no cake walk for any program. Everyone is fare game!!!!  The top of the pack includes teams such as Duke, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio State, Florida and Louisville among many other competitive programs scratching and clawing...night in and night out. College hoopz fans strap in because March is going to be a heck of an unpredictable ride!

GOLDEN!!! The AJ 7 "Gold Medal"

As if these (one of my favorite pair of J's) weren't hot enough! The cole black trimmed in the Gold Medal Gold, is a perfect complement to a perfect Jordan model. Great wear on the floor with plenty of ankle support an incredibly light , especially for the era in which it was released!!! Sporting or hooping approved!! Must have status.... Available @ marquee sole

Uncle Drew!! Kyrie Irving's Emergence

 

  We should have known when the great Coach K alluded to this kid having the "green light" in an interview even before Kyrie's short lived freshman season for the Blue Devils began, but we slept... He started the season with an incredible 8 game stretch for the power house Blue Devils but again we slept....after not playing again until late in the NCAA tournament, Irving stepped in and poured in 27pts against the Arizona Wildcats but still we slept! Maybe its his laid back, easy going demeanor, or the unassuming speed and the way he makes it all look so easy. Either way, I don't think anyone saw it coming to this magnitude.......but the 2011 #1 overall pick and reigning Rookie of the Year, Kyrie Irving is taking the league to Uncle Drew's basketball skillz camp!!! The most unorthodox, crafty, ultra smooth, sickest handle and poised guard play I've seen from a pg this young in a while...maybe ever. Not rushed, not shaken or over taken by the moment. Always pacing himself.....knows when to go and when to slow..... SUPER CLUTCH with enough ewws and aahhhs to make Rucker Park sound like a library!!!!

Here are the stats!!! 24ppg 5apg 2spg  shooting 47%fg  41%3pt  and a blistering 85%ft percentage

Just as they slept on Uncle Drew, they slept on Kyrie but I'm officially ringing the alarm!! He's real....


VIDEO
Check the proof.....a load of proof:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg2DheVe36s

                                              Kyrie with my boys.... in their Duke gear!