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Nike And Vanessa Bryant Announce “Mamba Programs”

by Angel Ortiz | Sep 5, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike and Vanessa Bryant have a clear vision for the Kobe Bryant line which will see sneakers and clothing released in the future. But even more news has been revealed that Vanessa Bryant will be selecting a few NCAA basketball teams to the “Mamba Programs” for the 2023-24 college basketball season.

Colleges that were selected include University of Connecticut, University of Southern California, University of Kentucky, University of Oregon, Duke University, and Louisiana State University. These colleges will receive player exclusive Kobe sneakers and other gear. Similar to when the Men’s USA Basketball team received Player Exclusive Nike Kobe 6s.

It’s likely that the sneakers won’t be released to the public and will remain exclusive to the collegiate athletes. Vanessa Bryant and Nike have slowly been releasing more and more updates about the Kobe Bryant line and it’s been all good news.

Down below are Nike Kobe 6 Concepts of what could be some player exclusive sneakers. Curiosity of SneakerNerdofl

Sep 5, 2023 No Comments

The Minnesota Lynx Clinch Playoff Berth After Defeating The Mercury (86-73)

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by Travis Singleton | Sep 3, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx put on a defensive clinic against the Dream on Friday. Tonight that tried their best to follow that up as they went against Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury. The Lynx knew coming into this game that they were one win away from a playoff spot in the WNBA Playoffs.

This game started out very sluggish on both ends but the Lynx quickly turned that around in the 2nd half. Phoenix was led by Moriah Jefferson who was clearly on one tonight as the young people say. She finished the game with 32 points and her teammate Brittney Griner was unstoppable as well with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Lynx slowed the Mercury team down and focused on allowing their leaders to get the minimum. Dorka Juhasz is a rookie but I’ve already promoted her to sophomore the way she’s played this season. She’s had a physical weekend after dealing with the Dreams Parker and now dealing with Griner. Dorka was able to defend at a high level and she finished with 10 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Dorka’s looking like the steal of the WNBA Draft with her play this season by far.

Napheesa Collier became the 1st player in WNBA History to have consecutive games with 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Her game this season has been on another level and if she continues at this pace the Lynx will be tough to beat. Napheesa gave the Mercury problems tonight as she was able to grab offensive rebounds and get to her spots with ease tonight. When Phee plays like this the Lynx can only be stopped by themselves. Napheesa put the team on her back in that second half and was determined to lead this team to the postseason. Napheesa didn’t do it alone as her running mate Kayla McBride was shooting lights out and finished with 23 points. This has been my 1st season watching Kayla in person and her game is legit. The way that she’s been able to score but lockdown on the opposing offense has been special. She did that tonight as the Mercury had no answers for her or the Lynx.

The Lynx are heading to the 2023 WNBA Playoffs and the only thing we wait for now is seeding for what will shape out to be a very competitive run. Shoutout to Coach Reeve on her 300th Career Win in the WNBA as well.

Photo Credit: David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images

Sep 3, 2023 No Comments

Nike KD 16 “Deep Royal” Official Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Sep 2, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Kevin Durant laced up his “Deep Royal” colorway back in the playoffs in April and is set to release in October. Nike has been very busy this year with Kevin Durant as he’s received a lifetime deal with Nike, the return of the KD 3, and the release of the KD 16.

This “Deep royal” colorway has many vibrant colors on it beginning with the upper as it does come dressed in blue and purple but separated by a 3M line which means that if there is flash photography or certain lighting conditions it can be reflective. The midsole is seen in white but the forefoot area of the sneaker is dressed in aqua along with the outsole and TPU cage on the medial and lateral sides of the sneaker. KD branding is seen in purple along with Nike branding.

No official release date has been announced yet for this “Deep Royal” Nike KD 16 but will retail with a price of $160 USD.

Sep 2, 2023 No Comments

Puma MB.03 “LaFrance” Colorway Coming Soon

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by Angel Ortiz | Sep 2, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Charlotte Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball third signature sneaker with Puma will be released in October in collaboration with his lifestyle brand “LaFrance”.

The Puma MB.03 “LaFrance” is very similar to the Puma MB.03 “Slime” with the majority of the shoe being dressed in green. The uppers of the MB.03 feature floral patterns dressed in black representing the luxurious style in France. The midsole comes dressed in green with the outsole being a different shade of green, the outsole also stretches onto the upper and also has Lamelos signature phrase “Rare” on the outsoles. The Puma branding on the heels are shown in green and the LaMelo branding in brown to stand out from the bright green.

This Puma MB.03 is slated to launch on October 6th of 2023 right before the start of the NBA season. These will be available on the LaFrance website and Puma website.

Sep 2, 2023 No Comments

The Minnesota Lynx Are Now 1 Win Away From A Playoff Berth After Defeating Atlanta (91-85)

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by Travis Singleton | Sep 1, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx came into this game against the ATL after their loss on Tuesday in Washington DC looking for a win. Coming back home to a loud Target Center that was ready to cheer them on as they’re only 2 games away from the playoffs.

This game between the Lynx and Atlanta Dream was a defensive slugfest. Both teams didn’t want to give up anything to the opposing team and the stars showed up tonight. The Lynx were able to set the tone early in this game as Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier came out tonight on a mission. This Lynx team moves to the beat of their veterans drums and tonight it was on full display. Napheesa Collier finished the game with 27 points, 17 rebounds and 3 assists. It was a playoff like atmosphere and the All Star put on a show.

Collier was battling in the paint all night just getting to the boards being aggressive. The help side defense tonight was amazing and that showed with Collier’s 4 blocked shots. When this team locks in and defends they’re tough to beat as you can see tonight. Atlanta was trying to be physical but the Lynx had other plans. Kayla McBride helped out as well adding 20 points on the night including the huge layup to send the game to overtime. When Phee and KMac have it going this Lynx team is going to be tough to beat. Dorka Juhász had a huge night as she finished with 12 points and 16 rebounds. She’s been making history all season long as a rookie and Dorka has shown up when her number has been called for this Lynx team.

Dorka has stepped her game up and she can put the ball on the floor while still being able to defend at a high level. The Lynx were challenged tonight in the paint and were able to answer by out rebounding the Dream. This was a collective effort as the Lynx locked in defensively late in this game making it tough for Atlanta to even score late in the game and overtime. It was an overall effort as Tiffany Mitchell made some huge plays for them and even Bridget Carleton. This team is clicking on all cylinders at the right time and will need this same energy against the Mercury.

The Atlanta Dream were physical with the Lynx all night long. It started with Allisha Gray as she was able to disrupt the Lynx with her hustle/defense. Cheyenne Parker was a force inside tonight finished with 20 points but the Lynx overall interior defense held up when it mattered the most.

The Lynx will be playing against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday with 1 win holding them back from the WNBA playoffs.

Photo Credit: (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sep 1, 2023 No Comments

First Look at the Puma MB.03 “Toxic”

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by Angel Ortiz | Aug 29, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

LaMelo Ball is set to receive his third signature sneaker with the Puma Brand. The MB.03 is expected to launch in October.

It seems like the first colorway that will be available to the public is the “Toxic” colorway. The “GutterMelo” colorway was released in August but was available to purchase as an NFT which then gained access to buying the real product. But the “Toxic” colorway features a patterned upper dressed in purple, pink and green. The midsole comes dressed in pink with the outsole being a bright green color the outsole also stretches onto the upper and also has Lamelos signature phrase “Rare” on the outsoles. The Puma branding on the heels are shown in the same green as the outsole and the LaMelo branding in pink like the midsole.

There is no official release date yet but they are expected to be released in October before the start of the 2023/24 NBA Season. For now take a look down below at the MB.03 “Toxic”.