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Ron Artest’s Game Winner in the PEAK Artest II

May 27, 2016 by airon0828

Ron Artest is remembered for a lot of things including the Malice at the Palace, becoming Metta World Peace and wearing Panda sneakers on-court. … Read more

Categories Nike, Today in Sneaker History Tags Los Angeles Lakers, PEAK, PEAK Artest II, Ron Artest Leave a comment

The Complete Kobe vs LeBron Head-to-Head Sneaker History

March 11, 2016 by airon0828

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James first played against one another during the King’s rookie season, 2004. Since then they have played against each other for … Read more

Categories Sneaker Spotlight Tags Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Nike Leave a comment

Kobe Bryant’s All-Star Game Sneaker History

February 13, 2016 by airon0828

Kobe Bryant’s final NBA season has had some ups and some downs. We have seen flashes of old Kobe, but then missing games to … Read more

Categories Jordans, Sneaker Spotlight Tags adidas, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Nike Leave a comment

Remember When the Lakers Wore Short Shorts?

December 30, 2015 by airon0828

Who wears short shorts? Well on this day in 2007 the Lakers did, for at least one half of their game against the Boston … Read more

Categories Today in Sneaker History Tags adidas, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Nike 1 Comment

Happy 37th birthday to the Mamba, Kobe Bryant

August 23, 2015 by nyjumpman23

With nearly 19 years in the league we’d like to wish the “Black Mamba,” a nickname he created, a happy 37th birthday. We can’t deny the … Read more

Categories August, Birthdays Tags adidas, Featured, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Nike Leave a comment

A Look Back At Kobe’s Sneaker Legacy

August 23, 2015 by nyjumpman23

With nearly 19 years in the league we’d like to wish the “Black Mamba,” a nickname he created, a happy 37th birthday. We can’t deny the … Read more

Categories Birthdays, Jordans, Reebok Tags adidas, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Nike 1 Comment

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Becomes NBA Playoff Scoring Leader

June 2, 2015 by noahgoldowitz

Thirty years ago today, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar passed the amazing Jerry West’s total of 4,457 points to become the all-time NBA playoff scoring leader. Eventually, … Read more

Categories adidas, Jordans, Today in Sneaker History Tags Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers 1 Comment

SHAQ Scores 61 On His 28th Birthday

March 6, 2015 by airon0828

We all have memorable birthdays, however Shaquille O’Neal’s 28th birthday is pretty memorable. On March 6th, 2000 the Los Angeles Lakers were playing an … Read more

Categories Birthdays, Today in Sneaker History Tags Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O'Neal 1 Comment

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Does The Unthinkable

February 24, 2015 by nickengvall

No we’re not talking about striking a pose, although Jabbar is known for keeping picturesque company. Nobody will argue that Los Angeles Lakers legend … Read more

Categories Today in Sneaker History Tags adidas, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers Leave a comment

Happy 41st Birthday Steve Nash

February 7, 2015 by sneakerhistoryog

Steve Nash has beat the odds his whole life. Born in South Africa, he grew up in Canada playing soccer and hockey—it wasn’t until … Read more

Categories Birthdays Tags Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash Leave a comment
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