Brooklyn Nets Superstar Kyrie Irving is in his final year of his contract deal with Nike which will end after the 2022-23 NBA season. Here is a potential look at a leaked image of the Kyrie 8, No official word yet on if this sneaker is the Kyrie 8.
In the supposed leaked image of the Kyrie 8 there are some noticeable features. The Kyrie 8 seems to be a mid cut sneaker, On the forefoot of the sneaker it has Air Zoom Strobel, and on the heel of the midsole it has Kyrie Irving’s signature.
Irving’s first signature sneaker first released back in 2014 and now his time is coming to an end with Nike after the 2022-23 NBA Season. Nike and Kyrie can reach some sort of agreement to keep his signature line going but there has been no news on if both parties are interested in reuniting beyond the 2022-23 NBA Season. Stay tuned for updates on the Kyrie 8.
Update 8/17: Kyrie Irving was seen practicing in the all new Kyrie 8, Irving himself has confirmed that this new model is the Kyrie 8. Last years model has been renamed the “Kyrie Infinity” after Irving announced he had little to no involvement in the design of the “Kyrie Infinity”.
Dallas Mavericks Superstar Luka Doncic debuted his signature sneakers in the 2022 NBA playoffs but they still haven’t hit retailers. The Jordan Luka 1 is set to release in the United States soon, the Jordan Luka 1 is currently available on eBay for resell prices.
The highly anticipated Jordan Luka 1 features a new performance foam called “Formula 23” it is said to be one of Nike’s most durable performance foams. The upper is made up of breathable Flightwire and mesh, the outsole features a multi-directional design instead of a traditional herringbone pattern.
A release date for the Jordan Luka 1 has not been announced but the shoe will retail for $110. This colorway is inspired by Real Madrid where he played 216 games and won 7 titles, Majority of the sneaker is white with hints of turquoise, which are reminiscent of the Real Madrid uniforms. This “Real Madrid” colorway is set to release in full family sizing.
Zion Williamson came into the league and took the NBA by storm. He’s shown glimpses of his greatness and what he can do when he’s available to play for the Pelicans. In 24 games during the 2019 season, Zion averaged 22.5 PPG and 6.2 RPG. It was a sample size of what Zion’s capable of doing but it kept the Pelicans fans excited for the future. Everyone was hyped about Zion’s dunking ability and how crazy his hops are when he came out of Duke. Zion showed that he could be a dominant presence in the paint and even showcased his ability to knock down jumpers. Zion put on a show in a limited time frame but it got New Orleans buzzing for the future. In the 2020 season, Zion played in 61 games and averaged 27 PPG/7.2 RPG. Zion showed a lot of promise and continued to take that next step and he was even selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
The one issue with Zion has been his availability on the court because he’s been derailed by injuries. Zion’s been banged up with ankle, knee, toe, and hand issues that have had him sidelined. The New Orleans Pelicans played it safe with Zion in the 2021-2022 season as they sat him down for conditioning reasons. Zion Williamson let it be known that New Orleans is where he wants to be and they rewarded him. For Zion’s 22nd birthday the Pelicans gave him a 5yr/$231 Million as they are ready to see Zion/CJ/Ingram in 2022-2023.
It was a true bidding war to get Zion Williamson to sign a shoe deal when he came into the NBA. It was Jordan Brand that gave him the lucrative bag to represent him on the court. In his 1st two years in the NBA Zion wore the Jordan 34 and Jordan 35 before getting his own sneaker. Jordan Brand gave Zion his own shoe “The Jordan Zion 1” and it was built for his bounce/bulk. Below we showcased some of the best PEs that he rocked on the court during those years and this should get y’all excited for the upcoming season.
Jordan Zion 1
Jordan Zion 2
10. Jordan 34 “Pierre The Pelican” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
9. Jordan 35 “Player Exclusive” – Zion Williamson
8. Jordan 34 “Player Exclusive” – Zion Williamson
7. Jordan 35 “Voodoo” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
6. Jordan 34 “NOLA” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
5. Jordan 35 “Black Voodoo” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
4. Jordan 34 “New Orleans Saints” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
3. Jordan 35 “Player Exclusive” – Zion Williamson
2. Jordan 34 “Brotherhood” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
1. Jordan 34 “Mardi Gras” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
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The NBA Summer League allows us to see all the new talent drafted into the NBA. We saw the first five picks (Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, Keegan Murray, and Jaden Ivey) in action. This was one of the most exciting Summer League off-season’s in a while, and many of the NBA Stars came out to witness it. The NBA’s in good hands for the present and the future as the talent was on display.
A lot of the marque rookies that everyone wanted to see did play but in limited games. The players that put on a show at the Summer League this summer were Cam Thomas, Quentin Grimes, and Keegan Murray. They were the Top 3 scorers during Summer League and put on a show. Cam Thomas averaged 27.4 PPG for the Brooklyn Nets and showcased a lot of growth/maturity in his game. Quentin Grimes was averaging 23.5 PPG for the New York Knicks squad and was able to show all the Knicks fans what they had been waiting to see from the sophomore. Keegan Murray came to the Summer League to let it be known he’s a walking bucket averaging 23.3 PPG.
There was a lot of heat on the court during the NBA 2K23 Summer League. A lot of the players either have a sneaker deal or haven’t signed on the dotted line yet. Nike Basketball was well represented on the court and there was no lack of Kobes out there too. This SneakerReporter Top 10 list isn’t about PEs but it’s about the quality of heat that we saw out there from players grinding to make a name for themselves.
10. Nike Kobe 11 “Sunset” – Golden State Warriors (Quinndary Weatherspoon)
2.Nike Kobe 4 “Wizenard – Player Exclusive” – Oklahoma City Thunder (Josh Giddey)
1.Nike Kyrie 1 “Nike ID” – Golden State Warriors (Quinndary Weatherspoon)
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The Nike LeBron 20 tech specs have yet to be announced, the shoe will be a low-top similar build to the Ambassador 13 featuring a knitted upper with what appears to be dual Swooshes on the lateral. This is a shift from his signature line that typically features bulkier, high-top with visible Max Air cushioning. Other notable details include Metallic “XX” lace dubraes.
LeBron James put on a show at the Drew League. Photo Credit: Cassy Athena/Getty Images
Look for the Nike LeBron 20 to release during Fall/Holiday 2022 at select retailers and Nike.com. Stay tuned for more updates. Here is a better look at the Nike LeBron 20 that LeBron James Below:
The Drew League Pro-Am has been a special place for basketball players throughout the years. DeMar DeRozan has been a constant member of the Pro-Am and this year he brought out LeBron James. This was the first time LeBron James has played in the Drew League Pro-Am since 2011. When LeBron showed up in 2011 he dominated and let it be known he didn’t mind going against any baller that stepped up to him.
Last season everyone wanted to see LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan on the Los Angles Lakers. For this brief moment, everyone was able to see what those two would look like on the same team/same court. Both LeBron and DeMar didn’t disappoint as the crowd was on the edge of their seats from the beginning tip to the ending buzzer. This was a huge legacy builder for LeBron in LA and his return to the Drew League Pro-Am even shut down the NBA App. LeBron James put on a show as he was able to put up 42 points and 16 rebounds in a win. It didn’t matter who was in front of LeBron they were going to get that work. LeBron put all the moves he’s been working on lately with Chris Brinkley into action against the opposing team. It didn’t help that LeBron’s team name was the “Cheaters” and with the addition of DeMar DeRozan that was definitely clear. Every LeBron dunk got the crowd hyped and he lived up to the hype with every point.
Demar DeRozan came to play as usual when it comes to the Drew League. Deebo came out and made it clear that he’s a walking bucket. DeMar DeRozan was hitting his mid-range jumper with ease and was scoring with these. It was a shame seeing what this duo could have been if they were on the Lakers. DeMar was able to finish the game with 30 points and 14 rebounds. Some guy even tried to fight with DeMar during the game as well but all that did was get his game going.
LeBron James used the Drew League platform to debut the Nike LeBron 20. We all have been waiting to see some more clear pictures of the silhouette and they are FIREEEEEE. Check out some of the up-close pictures and more pics from the Drew League Pro-Am yesterday.
Nike LeBron 20
Nike Kobe 6 “WNBA” Player Exclusive
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