ANTA Design Director Duane Lawrence On Sneaker Upbringings and Working With NBA Stars
Sneaker design is an art and a gift in itself, and while several of us have spent a portion of our youth (or even our adulthood) dabbling in mock-ups of colorways we’d hope to see on customization websites, only a handful of individuals are recognized, adored, and allowed to place their craftsmanship in a pair […]
Dwight Ramos Joins NBA’s ‘Everyone’s Game’ Campaign
It’s Christmas for hooping fanatics in October, noting the resumption of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) 78th regular season. With their “Everyone’s Game” campaign surfacing, the clip recognizes the excellence of its athletes, witnessing the undeniable love and talent for basketball across the globe. Utah Jazz sixth-man-turned-starter Jordan Clarkson may man the reins as the […]
Jalen Green Banners Adidas x Bathing Ape Collab
Bape isn’t done celebrating its 30th anniversary just yet, as the legendary streetwear brand has tapped frequent collaborator Adidas for a new golf collection. For this project, the two entities have brought in Houston Rockets guard and Adidas endorsee, Jalen Green, as seen in the campaign images below. At the center of the collab is […]
Andy Gemao Faces “First Local NBA Player” Tag With Move to The US
From former Filipino-American high school standout Kobe Paras to Gilas Pilipinas’ big man Kai Sotto, Andy Gemao is the latest player looking to propel his career to the next level. The former Letran Squire trades in his blue-and-red in a hopeful exchange for new threads, booking a tryout with Veritas Academy National Prep in Malibu, […]
Luka Dončić’s 2023 FIBA Run Was Nothing Short of Magical
Team USA may have headlined Manila’s 2023 FIBA World Cup festivities, though it would be negligent to note the resounding effect of Slovenia’s young Maverick, Luka Dončić, when supplementing the roars of those in attendance. Arriving in the Philippines after a delectable showcase in Okinawa, it’s safe to assume that the National Basketball Association (NBA) […]
Dwight Howard Explains Why His Prime is Better Than Nikola Jokić’s Prime
If your basketball perception of Dwight Howard is based off his most recent years as a Laker then quite frankly, you don’t know Dwight Howard. While your judgement might be clouded by him adjusting to the trend of the game as he ages, we cannot forget that he’s one of the most dominant centers to […]
Wizards’ Bradley Beal is Set to Join Suns’ Big Three
Post departure of future National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Chris Paul, the rays of the Phoenix sun emerge from the horizon—providing a shimmer of hope. As miserable as it is to see their captain depart for Washington, D.C., Suns’ Head Coach Frank Vogel welcomes a cog in the team’s championship bid in All-Star […]
Michael Jordan Reportedly Selling Charlotte Hornets Stake, J. Cole Part of New Ownership Group
After serving as the Charlotte Hornets‘ majority owner for the past 13 years, Michael Jordan is finalizing a sale of the team. ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports Jordan has agreed to sell the team to an ownership group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. The deal will be finalized in the coming days, […]
Kai Sotto Waits for NBA Summer League Call-Up
As challenging to play the sport at the amateur level, what more to be able to compete competitively? Since his high-school graduation at 17, the 7-foot-3 Gilas’ frontman Kai Sotto embarked on a vessel en route to the grandest stage—the National Basketball Association (NBA). Fresh off his US national tour, Sotto undergoes the nerve-wracking waiting […]
Nikola Jokic, NBA Champ, Just Wants To Go Home
Nikola Jokic may have won the Denver Nuggets its first title in 47 years, but for him, it was just another day at the office. The newly-crowned Finals MVP has been the subject of the Internet’s amusement for his nonchalance for every milestone made throughout the championship run. Broke a 56-year-old for the most triple-doubles […]