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Nike Kobe Zoom V for his Alma Mater: Lower Merion High School

Written by ShoeAffliction on 5th March, 2010

There's nothing like giving back to your alma mater! A place that helped developed who you are and for Kobe Bryant, a school that allowed him to being his record-breaking streak with Wilt Chamberlain's state record for points as the first of many. With the GINORMOUS popularity of the Kobe Zoom V's this year, they've b... 1 Comment | Read More »

Road to the Repeat: On the Road Again

Written by Daniel Buerge on 4th March, 2010

Written by: DaVion Lee The Los Angeles Lakers (45-15), after finishing a homestand of 3-0, start their three-game road trip tonight against the Miami Heat (30-31). The Heat's record, however, does not fully explain the level of toughness they bring to the Lakers every matchup. The last meeting between the two was anot... 0 Comments | Read More »

Is Dwayne Wade the next Kobe Bryant?

Written by DJ Byrnes on 4th March, 2010

Tonight, on national television, the best two guards in the NBA will cross swords once again. The last time they met, Kobe Bryant banked a three-pointer over an outstretched Dwyane Wade to give the Lakers an 108-107 win at the Staples Center. Hopefully, for the sake of the Lakers’ starters and the upcoming playoff ... 0 Comments | Read More »

Playoff Preview: The Dangerous Denver Nuggets

Written by Stan Park on 3rd March, 2010

Artest’s lock-down defense, Kobe’s poor shooting, Lamar’s brilliant minutes – those are the elements we all remember from Sunday’s 95-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Does anyone else realize that other thing though? You know, the fact that it was… A DAMN CLOSE GAME. I can count more deficiencies on t... 0 Comments | Read More »

MVP Puppet Posters: Kobe’s the New Monster in Town

Written by Gary on 3rd March, 2010

As a kid, I used to go to the Mall and go to the poster store to just check out the latest and greatest posters I could get to put on my wall along with my Lakers 87 Championship poster and the one with Magic running the Fast Break. I've always wanted to bring those [...] 0 Comments | Read More »

Road to the Repeat: Lakers vs. Pacers

Written by Daniel Buerge on 2nd March, 2010

Written by: DaVion Lee Tonight the Los Angeles Lakers (45-15) play the last game of their three-game homestand as they host the Indiana Pacers (20-39). The Lakers are coming off an impressive and much needed victory over the rivaled Denver Nuggets this past Sunday. L.A. defensively shut down Denver in the fourth quart... 0 Comments | Read More »

Kobe March Madness

Written by ShoeAffliction on 2nd March, 2010

That's right! Nike is following last years pattern by releasing a variety of colors and themed shoes for the Zoom Kobe V. First we got the Chaos (white/purple/green), then the Dark Knights (black/blue), and finally a Bruce Lee (black/yellow) version. So, what's next? This month Nike will release at least seven new Zoo... 1 Comment | Read More »

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28

Written by Gary on 28th February, 2010

It's easier to throw Rocks at a House, than to build one . . . Pauis getting his lesson now with Kobe out -... http://bit.ly/9JesXc # Sports Science on ABC just said LeBron's dunks are as hard as Mike Tyson's punches, which probably means Kobe's... http://bit.ly/bPDPUn # Kobe - "Today felt very, ... 0 Comments | Read More »

Western Conference Heavyweights

Written by Daniel Buerge on 28th February, 2010

Written By: DaVion Lee Carmelo and company are back in town and are looking to keep their current season streak going against the Los Angeles Lakers(44-15). The Lakers seemed lethargic and listless in Friday's game against the Sixers, but came out with a win, 99-90. Denver(39-19) has felt as if they have had L.A.'s nu... 0 Comments | Read More »

Philly in Town for a Buzzer Beater Payback

Written by Gary on 26th February, 2010

Written by: DaVion Lee Its a return home for the defending champs as the Los Angeles Lakers(43-15) host the Philadelphia 76ers(22-35). Bryant will be making his 1st appearance home in 3 weeks. Hoping to prevent back-to-back home losses for the 1st time in two seasons. Kobe was less than stellar against Dallas, scoring... 0 Comments | Read More »