Tradeblock Announces Sneaker March Mania Bracket Challenge
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by SLAM Staff
3w ago
Welcome to March, where upsets are bountiful, emotions run high and names are etched into the fabric of collegiate lore. But for true sneaker aficionados, those memories are inexplicably linked with the kicks that each team suited up in. From the Reebok Question’s take over of the 2000 Final Four to Mike Bibby and the Arizona Wildcats getting to rock the Foamposites before Penny Hardaway ever got to, March has grown into a platform for the various sneaker tastemakers across the country.  As the pinnacle of college basketball begins, sneaker trading app Tradeblock is celebrating accordingl ..read more
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Sir Charles and the Royalty of the Nike Air Max2 CB ’94
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by Max Resetar
3M ago
You might know Charles Barkley as the hilarious television personality. But back in the 90s, he was one of the best basketball players on the planet. His Hall of Fame career highlights include winning the 1993 MVP award, being selected to 11 All-NBA teams and having multiple signature Nike sneakers. These kicks right here are the Nike Air Max 2 CB ’94 in the “Baroque Brown” variation. A big Max Air unit in the heel, the mesh ventilation holes on the upper and the tongue’s speed lacing system make this silhouette a classic, the perfect reminder that Charles Barkley was a cold hooper.  The ..read more
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Catching Big A-I-R in the Nike Air More Uptempo ’96
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by Max Resetar
3M ago
Let’s jump back to the ’96 Olympics in Atlanta, GA. Dream Team II was giving nightmares to their competition, easily winning the gold medal. Only four people on that stacked team averaged double-digit points. One of them was Scottie Pippin. The Hall of Fame do-everything superstar debuted the Nike Air More Uptempo ’96 that summer. The brash AIR lettering on the upper made the sneaker an instant favorite, as it remains to this day. Here in the “Baroque Brown” edition, the Uptempos make use of real and synthetic leathers, embroidered Swoosh logos and multiple Air units. Pip even wore these to wi ..read more
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The Nike Air Penny 2 is Part of a Big Sneaker Legacy
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by Max Resetar
3M ago
Here’s a Penny for your thoughts. Originally released in 1996, the Nike Air Penny 2 was the second official signature silhouette for the extremely unique Penny Hardaway. A 6-7 point guard, Penny was blessed with extreme athleticism that he then paired with high-IQ decision making. This “Baroqoue Brown” edition of the 2 has a leather upper that’s complimented by a mesh tongue. Nubuck mudguards, underfoot carbon fiber and visible Nike Air finish things out for the silhouette. And just so you remember how incredibly nice Penny was, 1Cent is one of King James’ favorite players ever.  The post ..read more
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Zhuri James and a Very Unexpected Source Inspired the Nike LeBron 21
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by Max Resetar
4M ago
Pearls lie not on the seashore. A dive is required to find the prize. Time is necessary. And nothing is guaranteed. Some oysters don’t contain any jewels. But some do. Some hold the secret of precious beauty. Only after journeying into the unknown can the mystery get revealed.  There is mystery under the water. There is mystery above the water, even far away from the water. Parenthood is a mystery. Nothing is guaranteed.  LeBron James found himself a pearl through diving into parenthood. His daughter Zhuri is the precious treasure that he guards as if he were an oyster.  Zhuri ..read more
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Terance Mann on Signing With Skechers and Goals For This Season
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by SLAM Staff
5M ago
Signing with Skechers is a big move, tell us about your decision to wear and represent the brand. Anyone who has followed me throughout my basketball career can see that originality is extremely important to me both on and off the court. I feel like Skechers is similar. I am excited to join a team that does things unconventionally and can’t wait to be part of the brand’s first launch into basketball.  As a brand ambassador, you’ll be helping launch the first Skechers basketball shoes. What does that mean to you? How do you envision this partnership elevating your performance on the court ..read more
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The Air Jordan 38 is Woven Through History by Expert Craftsmanship
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by Max Resetar
5M ago
Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.  Kiki Rice, the number two overall recruit in the class of 2022 and 2021 SLAM Summer Classic participant. Rhyne Howard, two-time WNBA All-Star and 2022 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Jeff Green, one-time NBA champion and 16-year vet. Those names spring to mind for the public when the Air Jordan 38 gets brought up. The man whose fadeaway inspired the sneaker, the UCLA star that debuted it and two of the pros that have gotten to hoop in it before its worldwide release. Jacqueline Lefferts, Exp ..read more
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SLAMKICKS Presents TOP 100: Here’s What Basketball Sneaker We Ranked No. 5
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by Ben Osborne
1y ago
It’s a hard question: What do you get the most precocious ballplayer in NBA history? Their own signature sneaker, of course. Kobe Bryant entered the NBA fresh out of the Lower Merion (PA) High prom as a 17-year-old in the soon-to-be-famous ’96 NBA Draft. With Bryant’s most high-profile basketball success having come at the adidas ABCD Camp in the summer of ’95, it was no shock he came in the League rocking the Three Stripes. Bryant spent an up-and-down rookie season wearing adi’s Feet You Wear models, like the EQT Elevation. While some haters looked at Bryant’s rookie year struggles to earn bi ..read more
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Here’s Why The adidas Harden Vol. 7 is the Best Basketball Sneaker of 2022-23
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by Max Resetar
1y ago
Along the banks of the Yellow River’s great loop, under the lush green of the many mountains and the enormity of the surrounding forest peppered with coniferous giants, the ancient Chinese were establishing their civilization. They studied the loose soils of the river, noticing how it carried life downstream. They practiced pyromantic divination, peering into fire in search of evermore knowledge. Oracle bones were used to keep their records all those many of thousands of years ago. The earliest known form of Chinese writing was created on these oracle bones, which were remains of ox skeletons ..read more
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Penny Hardaway Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership with Tradeblock
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by SLAM Staff
1y ago
Tradeblock today is proud to announce a new partnership with NBA legend and head coach of the Memphis Tigers, Penny Hardaway. As a four-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA First Team, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Penny has left an indelible mark on the sport of basketball, and his iconic sneakers with Nike have become a cultural staple. From the Nike Air Penny 1 “Orlando,” to the Nike Air Foamposite “Galaxy,” to his most recent collabs with Stussy and Social Status, Penny’s line with Nike is a testament to his lasting influence in the game that only Jordan himself can compete with. His personal ..read more
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