LeBron James starts his twenty-first season campaign by revealing his twenty first signature sneaker with Nike. LeBron took to social media app Instagram to reveal the all new LeBron 21 sneakers.
The LeBron 21 is familiar in terms of looks to the LeBron 20 which was its predecessor. The LeBron 21 seems to be a mid-cut sneaker compared to the predecessor. The LeBron 21 has a heel tab for more durability and protection. No technology features have been announced yet but it could be assumed the LeBron 21 will have Nike Zoom technology.
The colorway LeBron revealed seems to be a “wheat” colorway and the other pair he was seen wearing was during a shoot around basketball session that was a cream colorway with hints of gold.
No official release date has been released as of yet, but these are expected to release before the start of the 2023-2024 NBA Season in which LeBron will be suiting up for his twenty first season.
The Minnesota Lynx came into this game against the Connecticut Sun on a two game winning streak. The Lynx knocked off the Liberty last game and look to repeat that against the Sun today.
The Minnesota Lynx were playing their second game in a row without Napheesa Collier in the lineup. Last game it was rookie Diamond Miller and Kayla McBride that led the charge. This game against the Sun we got a heavy dose of the versatility of Minnesota as the scoring came from everywhere. Today the player that started it off was Aerial Powers as she was playing with passion from the moment she hit the floor. Powers was able to establish herself early in this one getting to her spots while finishing at the rim whenever she wanted. Powers started 6/6 from the field but finished 6/8 with 14 points that came in crucial moments. Every time the Sun made a run in the 1st half it seemed like Powers made a huge bucket.
The Connecticut Sun kept sticking around in this game and part of that reason why is because of DeWanna Bonner. The Lynx were defending Bonner as good as you could with a hand in her face but she still was able to finish with 31 points. Bonner was able to get to the line with ease and she made some tough baskets. Bonner was able to get the scoring going but it was Alyssa Thomas who finished with a triple double in the game 17 points, 11 assists, and 14 rebounds. Both of the Sun’s best players were making it tough on the Lynx but Minnesota showed a lot of grit and fight in this game.
The Lynx turned this game around in the second half when Kayla McBride, Lindsey Allen, and Jessica Shepard all scored 6 points in that 3rd quarter. The way they came out of halftime it set the tone as they kept hitting big shot after shot heading into the 4th. The Minnesota Lynx made the Sun pay when it came to back door cuts because they must of hit on about 5 or 6 them for easy points. The Lynx made some big shots down the stretch and Kayla was the one that led the charge. Kayla McBride finished with 19 points today against the Sun and was able to execute on that 3 point jumper whenever she wanted. It does need to be noted that Dorka Juhasz made the play of the day when she partially blocked DeWanna Bonnet’s game winning shot attempt.
This Lynx team is showing a lot of passion and competitiveness as they continue to climb in the playoff standings. The Lynx will take on the Sun again on Tuesday and will be looking for the same results.
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The Nike GT Jump 2 receives an all pink colorway but it’s not labeled as “think pink,” it’s supposedly going to be a Valentine’s Day colorway set to release later this year.
The upper comes dressed in different hues of pink throughout the upper, a cream tongue, and a dark red embroidered swoosh. The midsole also comes dressed in a cream color with the outsole being a darker shade of pink. The ankle area seems reminiscent of a Nike LeBron 19 but a lot less bulkier. As for technology features it does seem to feature an air zoom unit at the forefoot area.
No official release date has been announced as of yet, but these are expected to release soon with a retail price of $170 USD on the Nike App and Website.
Adidas Trae Young 3 official images have surfaced. Young is set to debut his third signature sneaker for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA Season. Young even has a new logo for his signature sneaker line.
A big departure from the Adidas Trae Young 2, the Trae Young 3 seems to feature Adilette cushioning technology similar to their slides; it’s yet to be announced if it is lightstrike technology. As far as materials, the upper seems to have primeknit like previous models. It also does have the iconic adidas 3 stripe logo on the lateral side of the sneakers, and the outsole does have a unique design to it as it looks like it’s bumpy and curvy on the outsole which is quite a different take. It also has a big carbon fiber plate at the bottom to support lateral movements.
The Trae Young 3 is expected to release on August 3rd, 2023 for $140 USD on the Adidas app and website.
The Minnesota Lynx had a lot of time to let that loss to the Aces sink in. Tonight they bounced back and were able to get back in the win column against a banged up Mystics that still was able to fight.
In the 1st quarter it was the Brittney Sykes show as she was able to get to the basket with ease. Tonight Sykes had 13 points in the 1st but finished the game with 17 points. The defense that the Lynx played on Sykes in that 2 quarter to the finish was impressive. The Lynx put some length on her and we’re able to limit her driving attempts as well. Once the Lynx shut down Sykes then it was time for Natasha Cloud to show up. Cloud was able to keep the Mystics in the game with her passing ability and her creative shot making ability. Some of the shots that Cloud made you just have to tip your hat but to the Lynx credit all the shots were contested. Natasha Cloud finished the game with 24 points and 6 assists. Cloud was the Mystics offense in the second half and she was able to keep them within distance at all times until late in the game. One thing the Mystics were mad about was the officiating and how they only had 4 free throws to the Lynx 23 attempts.
Overall the Lynx were able to take this game and never look back in that 2nd half. Diamond Miller became the 1st rookie WNBA player to score more than 20 points with 9 assists and 1 turnover. Diamond’s energy was contagious as she was able to score inside and outside tonight but brought it on the defensive end as well. The confidence that Diamond is playing with right now is unmatched and she’s playing like a sophomore now instead of a rookie. The growth that Diamond has been able to display will go a long way and she was able to showcase her playmaking ability as well. This team has been on a roll since she returned from injury and it’s going to have its moments but this was a special moment for Diamond Miller.
The captain Napheesa Collier got her game going too and she could have had a bigger game if she didn’t miss some easy looks in the paint. Collier finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds on the night. Collier was a problem for the Mystics on both sides of the floor as she commanded that ball in the paint scoring and rebounding. Kayla McBride bounced back in a major way scoring inside and outside as well. The buzzer beater she made at the half was the momentum shift that the Lynx needed and she didn’t look back finishing with 15 points and getting her shooting groove back.
The Lynx will be traveling to NYC to take on the Liberty in a game that should be challenging but they should be prepared enough to win it.
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