NBA 2023 Eastern Conference Playoffs Semi-Finals Prediction

NBA 2023 Eastern Conference Playoffs Semi-Finals Prediction

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by | Apr 29, 2023 | Featured, NBA

No. 2 Boston Celtics Vs No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers 

The Boston Celtics took on the Atlanta Hawks in the first round and won in 6 games, but the Celtics statistically have one of the league’s best defenses and struggled against Trae Young and the Hawks. The Celtics do indeed have a very talented roster from top to bottom and will have to be in their best form to beat the 76ers. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will look to lead the way offensively for the Celtics in case they can’t stop Joel Embiid defensively. 

The 76ers offensively have Embiid who is nearly unstoppable in the paint and James Harden who’s turned up the heat in the playoffs. The 76ers team is full of players who can shoot the ball efficiently, but there’s probably nobody who can hold Embiid under 20 points on the Celtics. As long as the 76ers stay healthy they can pose a serious threat for the Celtics as they are the reigning Eastern Conference Champions who lost in the finals just last year. 

Series Prediction: Boston Celtics Win in 7 Games (4-3)

No. 5 New York Knicks Vs No. 8 Miami Heat

The Miami Heat were the 8 seed in the playoffs but didn’t seem that way when they knocked out the number 1 seeded Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat beat the Bucks in five games. Jimmy Butler was red hot in the series against the Bucks despite losing Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo to injury. This Heat team does have some good chemistry but will have to rely less on Butler in case the Knicks shut him down defensively. 

The Knicks absolutely dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers and won the series (4-1), they will have home court advantage and their fans have rallied behind them. Jalen Brunson has been on a mission with the Knicks as he’s led them to an impressive playoff run so far. They’ll have to take on Butler who has been one of the best scorers in the playoffs this year, so defensively they may have their hands full with the likes of Butler and Bam Adebayo. 

Series Prediction: Miami Heat Win in 6 games (4-2)

Apr 29, 2023 No Comments
Kevin Durant Signs Lifetime Deal With Nike

Kevin Durant Signs Lifetime Deal With Nike

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by | Apr 28, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Phoenix Suns Superstar Kevin Durant has signed a lifetime deal with Nike. Kevin Durant joins an elite company at Nike with lifetime deals which includes Los Angeles Lakers Superstar LeBron James, Portuguese Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo and Micheal Jordan. 

Nike and Durant have been working together since 2007 when he was a rookie and will now be with Nike for a lifetime. Durant is now on his 15th signature sneaker and in the past few years they’ve been releasing older models such as the KD4 and KD3. When Durant was asked about his time at Nike this is what he had to say. 

“When I first signed with Nike, I couldn’t have dreamed of how far we’d go in this partnership. We’ve done amazing work creatively and philanthropically. We’ve traveled the world together and built a business that will now last forever,” Durant Said. “I’m excited for the future and honored to be in rare company with this deal.”

(Via: Boardroom)

Durant is currently in the NBA Playoffs battling for another championship and also has his sixteenth signature sneaker with Nike on the way.

NIKE KD 1 

NIKE KD 15

Apr 28, 2023 No Comments
Nike SB Dunk Low X Jarritos Detailed Look

Nike SB Dunk Low X Jarritos Detailed Look

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by | Apr 27, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Mexican soda brand Jarritos has collaborated with Nike to make a special Nike SB Dunk Low. It looks like Jarritos and Nike agreed upon one colorway releasing, and that colorway was inspired by the most popular Jarritos drink which is the Mandarin Orange soda. 

The sneaker comes with canvas beige overlays, a canvas green swoosh, and white leather on the toe box, midfoot panel and heel. There is also Jarritos branding on the heel and Jarritos-inspired Nike SB logos are on the tongue and heel tabs. A unique detail on this shoe is that if you remove the beige overlays with a knife there is a hidden layer of orange that is made up of suede that is in reference to the orange soda, as well as the swoosh that is green that can also be cut off and has a orange underlay. 

The Jarritos x Nike SB Dunk Low is expected to release on May 6th for a retail price of $130 on the Nike SNKRS app and at select few retailers.

Photos Via: Private Collection

Apr 27, 2023 No Comments
Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1 “Miami”

Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1 “Miami”

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by | Apr 26, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1 has been barley talked about and very underrated this season. Miami Heat Superstar Jimmy Butler currently has his team up 3-1 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the NBA 2022-23 playoffs. 

This colorway pays homage to Miami, with hints of yellow, pink, blue and black throughout the sneaker. The upper fades from orange to pink and then fades to black near the toe box area. The midsole and outsole are covered with pink, and the TPU carbon fiber plate on the lateral side comes in four different colors such as yellow, pink, black and blue. The wording “MIA” is in reference to the Miami Heat which is the team Jimmy Butler plays for. 

While no official release date has been announced yet, this will probably be available on Li-Ning website since there is no official store in the USA that Carries Li-Ning products.

Apr 26, 2023 No Comments