Waiting to McHale
The 1980’s style of basketball was often a physical slugfest predicated on defense and tenacity. History has favored the ‘Bad Boys’ of Detroit in … Read more
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NCAA Leaders
Unbelievable talent has graced the NCAA hardwood since 1939. Every year a new crop of players enter the NCAA hoping to bring pride and honor to their respective campuses. … Read more
Wade County’s Finest
It never felt right seeing Dwyane Wade in a Bulls or Cavaliers jersey. To a generation of NBA fans Wade is synonymous with the … Read more
Happy Bday KJ!
During Kevin Johnson’s five decades on Earth he has amassed a nice list of highlights, not only on the NBA hardwood, but off of … Read more
Happy Birthday to the Late, Great Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain may not be around anymore but his impact on the game of basketball and sneakers is still felt today. Born on August … Read more
15 “Patriotic” Sneakers to Wear This Weekend
The red, white, and blue will be prominent this weekend, thanks in part to the United States of America’s Independence Day on Saturday and … Read more
Meet Your New Hero – Grandmama!!! Larry Johnson Drafted #1 in 1991
There was NEVER a show like the UNLV Runnin Rebels in 1989-1991. Fab Five? Copies. Kentucky under Cal? No flash. Duke or Carolina? One … Read more
Dwyane Wade Wins 1st Championship in Converse Wade 1
Before Erik Spoelstra, there was Pat Riley. Before Li-Ning and Jordan Brand, there was Converse. Before LeBron and Bosh, there was just Dwyane Wade … Read more
Magic Johnson Wins Game 4 against Celtics with “Junior Skyhook”
In the 1980’s basketball fans were awarded with tons of strong rivalries with the most prominent being the Lakers-Celtics wars. During that decade the two … Read more