Kobe Bryant Hits Game Winner at Drew League

Kobe visits the Drew League for a scrimmage and hits the game winner over James Harden while dropping 43 points (confirmed by Drew League commissioner Dino Smiley) and gets swarmed by the Compton crowd.

Kevin Durant Drops 66 at Rucker Park

Kevin Durant is really solidifying his rep this summer on his unofficial streetball tour. First The 4th Quarter witnessed him shut down the Drew League in LA… then he goes off for nearly 70 at the Rucker… The very next night he drops 41.

NBA Stars vs PBA Stars (Highlights)

Unless you were up at 4am a few nights ago watching a live Filipino stream then chances are you didn’t see these highlights. It was 2 games that took place last weekend and the NBA stars won both, providing plenty of highlights in the process.

The NBA stars were composed of:

Kobe Bryant (Player-coach)
Derrick Rose
Chris Paul
Kevin Durant
Tyreke Evans
James Harden
Javale McGee
Derrick Williams
Derek Fisher (Who should have been back in America negotiating this damn lockout!)

Bow Wow Loses $1000 to Kobe Bryant

Why Bow even thought he stood a chance is hilarious. Kobe spotted him 10 points and still took it easily. As he should have though, since Bow Wow is only like 3 ft tall.

Kevin Durant Lobs to Himself at Drew League

Not our footage but The 4th Quarter was front and center to catch this live! If you’re in LA this summer make sure to check out the Drew League for some good ball by pros and amateurs.

Sidenote: The play of the day was the between the legs move by Money Mike seen on the right side of the screen at 00:40.

Hornets Hold off Lakers, 93-88, to Tie Series at 2-2 (Video)

NO WORDS…..

NCAA: UConn defeats Butler, 53-41, to Win Men’s National Championship

After watching the highlights, it looks like I didn’t miss much of a game! UConn defeated Butler, 53 – 41, to give the school their third National Championship since 1999. However, at halftime of the game the score was only 22-19! Butler only scored 19 in the second half and shot a miserable 18.8 % in field goals while UConn only shot 34.5%. Kemba Walker finished the game with 16 points and was named the tournament MOP! Jim Calhoun became the oldest coach to win a men’s basketball championship and is now tied with Bob Knight for fifth most all time behind.

Happy Birthday Michael Jordan & Jim Brown! Two of Sports Greatest Players (Video)

These videos show the GREATNESS of Hall of Fame players Michael Jordan and Jim Brown!

Today, Jordan turned 48 while Jim Brown turned 75, respectively!

All Respect due to two of the world’s greatest athletes of all time!

Jordan Brand x Ray Allen- Record Breaking (Video)

Yesterday, Celtics guard Ray Allen reached and eclipsed the all time record for 3 pointers made in an NBA career. Jordan Brand decided to put together a little video (before it actually happened) discussing the Ray Allen’s achievement and how Jordan Brand has helped him reach it. The historic moment came against the rival Los Angeles Lakers and with the former record holder, retired guard Reggie Miller, calling the game! Ray Allen received a huge standing ovation from the Celtics crowd that included his wife and his mother who never miss a game and even congratulations from the Laker players for the achievement.

Luckily, the Lakers were able to come together in the second half and beat the Celtics, 92-86, and continue on their Grammy roadtrip with a 3-0 record.

 

Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Ophidiophobia” Commercial (Video)

Not the biggest fan of these Kobe Bryant commercials but it is so good to see his shoes getting some shine after they released last month! Check out the video! Buy the shoes!

 

Nike Officially Introduces The Nike Zoom Kobe VI

We have all seen tons of pics and colorways already, but Nike made things official the other day:

Nike and Kobe Bryant announced the debut of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, a performance basketball shoe inspired by Bryant’s on-court alter ego, the Black Mamba. The design draws cues from the fearsome snake and incorporates key performance elements in a low-profile shoe that weighs just 10.6 ounces in a men’s US size 9.

“The Kobe VI is a very character driven shoe with the alter ego of the Black Mamba prominently featured,” said Bryant. “We continue to evolve the technology to make it a performance based shoe, but aesthetically you haven’t seen a shoe pop like this before. It brings to life what drives me.”

Nike Performance Footwear Creative Director Eric Avar led a team of creatives who worked with Bryant to bring the Black Mamba to life in the Nike Zoom Kobe VI. The shoe’s upper features unique polyurethane “islands” that emulate a snake’s skin and increase or decrease in size throughout the shoe to protect against abrasion and increase durability exactly where needed. To add a lighthearted spin and play off the reptile’s deadly venom, “Venomenon” is inscribed on the front outsole.

“The Black Mamba to Kobe means being one of the deadliest predators on the planet,” Avar said. “That’s his approach to every game – he’s very calculating and he’s very quick.”

A customized fit
Bryant challenged designers to build a shoe with amazing fit. Nike responded with an innovative dual-layer memory foam sockliner that conforms to the foot for a one-of-a-kind custom fit. A Phylon injected midsole adds cushioning for a more anatomically correct fit, and Nike Zoom units in the heel and forefoot provide additional comfort on court.

To emphasize Bryant’s lethal on-court play, Nike’s team of designers built off the success of the Nike Zoom Kobe V shoe’s lightweight, low-cut profile. This year’s shoe features reduced midsole thickness to keep the foot closer to the ground for improved stability and better court feel. The shoe fulfills Bryant’s desire for a true low-top, similar to that of a running shoe or soccer boot, with a low collar design.

The basketball shoe also employs Nike’s innovative Flywire technology in a new, three-layer construction. Inside the shoe a layer of mesh lines the foot, followed by a layer of Flywire and topped off by another layer of breathable mesh with polyurethane islands for abrasion resistance. This unique construction is lighter, more breathable and more conformable to the foot than previous Flywire designs in the Kobe series.

To ensure excellent traction, the Nike Zoom Kobe VI has a solid rubber outsole with a Black Mamba inspired modified herringbone pattern. Certain China editions of the shoe include XDR, or Extra Durable Rubber, for sustained durability against the rough surfaces of outdoor basketball courts.

Blending science and art
The Nike Zoom Kobe VI emerged directly from conversations between Nike’s team and Bryant to ensure the shoe best suited his singular style of play.

“I always talk about good design being a balance between science and art, and one of the great things about working with Kobe is he always grounds every conversation in that concept, starting with the science,” said Avar.

 

The Nike Zoom Kobe VI launches in retail stores and online at nikestore.com on December 26, 2010. NIKEiD will launch an exclusive sneak preview of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI iD available to Facebook Fans on December 10 at facebook.com/nikeid. Customized versions will be available for sale on December 24 at NIKEiD.com.

Props to Sneakerfiles!

NBA: Top 10 Plays (12/7/10) [Video]

Haha Half of these plays come from the Lakers/Wizards game but what the heck! Check Nick Young at #4!!! Whoa!