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Birthdays

Sample Sunday: Born Day ‘Bron

December 30, 2018 by rahbee702

If you have a timeline or TV today then you might have noticed it’s a special day in sports. Thirty-four years ago today the … Read more

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HBD: Kukoc

September 18, 2018 by rahbee702

Today we celebrate the birthday of international star, Toni Kukoc (he’s turning the big 5-0). Without Toni, we wouldn’t have had the Manu Ginobli … Read more

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HBD: Yao!

September 12, 2018 by rahbee702

On September 12, 1980 the world was blessed with the birth of Yao Ming in Shanghai, China. That might sound a little dramatic, but … Read more

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HBD: David West

August 29, 2018 by rahbee702

Today we celebrate the birth of NBA forward David West. The birthday boy (37 years) enjoyed most of his success while playing with the … Read more

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HBD: Chris Mullin

July 30, 2018 by rahbee702

Today, NBA Hall-Of-Famer “Mully” celebrates his 55th birthday so let’s talk Chris Mullin sneakers. If you need to know anything about Mullin then it’s … Read more

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Happy B-Day, Ray!

July 20, 2018 by rahbee702

The sweetest jumper in league history belongs to Ray Allen. The machine like consistency of his shooting stroke looked the same for 18 seasons… … Read more

Categories Birthdays, Jordans, Nike Tags Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Milwaukee bucks, Ray Allen Leave a comment

HBD Bro’Tonio Brown

July 10, 2018 by rahbee702

Pittsburgh’s Antonio Brown has been one of the NFL’s most electrifying playmakers. With his otherworldly speed and route running, Brown has amassed at least … Read more

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Happy Birthday, Pau!

July 6, 2018 by rahbee702

On July 6, 1980 Earth was blessed with the arrival of Pau Gasol. The Spanish forward entered the NBA billed as the next international … Read more

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Unibrow Down

March 12, 2018 by rahbee702

The Kentucky Wildcats are one of the most polarizing programs in the NCAA. Mentioning the name alone tends to invoke strong feelings. Wildcat Fans … Read more

Categories Birthdays, Jordans Tags Anthony Davis, kentucky wildcats, ncaa, Nike Leave a comment

Nike Alpha Force II

February 28, 2018 by rahbee702

As a belated birthday celebration for Charles Barley lets remember one of his early classics, the Alpha Force II. 76’er edition. OG release in 1988. 2009 and 2015 … Read more

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