"HypeBeast"

I never subscribed to Flatspot's email newsletters (they are an online Skateboard store /SB site, if you don't know them, get familiar...). Back when I was on the dunk bandwagon, I kept their site as one of my favorites, just to keep up with the latest things coming out (even though I am "officially" retired from buying kicks). They really seem to reinvent themselves every year, now they send news letters to my email address telling me when dunks are coming out. Just in case I forgot, as just a friendly reminder... And now they seem to come every week, just like career builder. Hype has gone to a new level . A level where if you make one purchase, no matter what it was, or when it was, you will be reminded. ( I don't even wanna talk about Eastbay, haven't seen them in a while....) But that's the Internet, the new Hypebeast.

(New Orleans, maybe next year it was a good run though, CP, West, Peja, Tyson, MO', maybe this was for the better, for next year. Because there's no reason why you can't go all the way next year; barring the same team.)

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KOBEMVP

Those words above haven't gone together for about 10 years until now. Now they fit.... They fit with one man ,who has played with strength and lived with honor for the whole season. A season which I would have never said the Lakers would be title contenders. Wow. Just think, think back to the olympic qualifying games when it all started. He ripped the general manager and asked to be traded. Then, revoked it only to then next week go back and demand again. But was it all a game to get the attention of the Laker front office? Yes and No. Yes meaning he wanted to get their attention to better the team and no, he really didn't wanna leave LA. He could've revoked his no trade clause an ok'ed the trade to Chi town. But he wanted to make it work in LA. Surprisingly it did, Avant Gasol. So after all of that he can now call the trophy his. But one thing.... he earned it. I don't think there will be another season like the Lakers.

Mr and Mrs D'Antoni welcome to NYC.... First stop Penn Station.... Next stop.... The Playoffs.. Better buy an unlimited Metrocard......

Best in The Business....

I don't know if he can do it, but it looks pretty good heading into San Antonio right now, up 2-0 on the Spurs... Texas ( San Antonio and Dallas) hasn't found an answer for Chris Paul yet. He's been to Texas just a few weeks ago but this time he's stepping into the champs part of town. A little different than Dallas, fans are ready to cheer for them. I don't think their confidence has taken a big hit yet. (They have been convincing victories though, but they are the champs you have to win four games in a playoff series). I have to say it again for it to sink into my brain, Chris Paul is the best Point Guard in the league, I am now a believer.... He also has his own shoe courtesy of Jordan brand. They're not the best looking though. (Jordan brand designers?? The Melo shoes too, they want to take them to another level but who is designing their kicks.. Jordan??.. That's a bad joke Jordan can do other things besides being the greatest player ever). If the Hornets can get past the Spurs I believe they will get to the finals, There I'm man enough to say it, I think they can make it, they have a team that is built on matchup problems. And, their team is run by the best playmaker in the game. I think they can make it all the way. Remember you heard it first from here....

'teef ( Jordan CP3's are available now for about $115, the game is on tomorrow on ESPN)

There Can Only Be One

The NBA Playoffs. They have lived up to all the hype that was this season. Last week I told you about Chris Paul, he hasn't changed, he's now stepped up. Put a triple-double on Mr. triple -double himself. (still one of my fav guards to watch; still miss him on the Nets, Paul was the first guard i've seen to make Kidd look... old). But now he's got a bigger challenge. A challenge that if he pulls off, I believe they can reach the finals, and then its anybody's game. The defending champs. The Spurs. I got to admit the Spurs look real vulnerable right now, they just escaped the Suns (even though it was a 4-1 win, they looked beatable trying to score on the Suns). The key to New Orleans winning is containing Tony which Nash couldn't do. Chris has the speed to stop him but he won't be his primary defender. Byron Scott's probably devising a plan to stop him as we speak. There can and will be only one.

Just like the primaries there can and will, only be one. Who do you have to win it all????

Turn your brains on America.....

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Kicks to Look Out For (or Look away from)

I've been checking the 'net for some heat for the summer. Haven't really found much, I've officially retired from the dunk craze but I'll say that the Japan pack isn't bad (the first shoe is from the Japan pack which is a group of four kicks). Glad to see the zoom flight five making another comeback(Kidd's first signature shoes for those that don't know,(check my archives for some pics) in the Mavs color that should've been released in the first place. Be back with some more info on 23, ( Jordan not Carrey....).

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NBA Playoffs Begin

Just finished finalizing that Paypal account that I've been working off and on. Will be up soon, as well as some stuff from my personal collection. (Once I get that site design down, as well as some sharp pics of the kicks, glad I got my spring break even though its kinda late). When the NBA season started I had ranked all the great players at their position, ( check my archives). I didn't put Chris Paul in my top five. Right Now he is the best point guard in the league, and the best playoff performer on the first day of the post season. I can't really see anyone better than him right now he can do it all, and no turnovers. I'm Looking forward to the games (especially the western conference, the east won't get too interesting until the second round). This is where you either win, or go home its as simple as that. The fire and desire show in the playoffs and with the west being so tight it will be even more desire. Who will break free ? Who will prove they are the champion? Who wants it more? Gotta watch and see. I'll be watching, will you?

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(And of course there are some PE playoff kicks out there I will get some pics of some good ones as soon as I get enough for a post. Also, congrats to Indycar Driver Danica Patrick won her first race over in Japan).

New Face of the Nets Franchise

Can Vince lead the Nets back to the finals?? Well not this year, but one thing I must say is the Nets do have a bright future. If they can get a legitimate low post scorer ( Jermaine O'neal, Elton Brand). They can make some noise next year as they get closer to Brooklyn. But before they get to Brooklyn they've got to go through Europe first. Remember the last time Vince saw competition over seas? He demolished a french man. The Nets will play preseason games next year in London and bien sur, Paris. Can you say "Deja vu" ? ( When I Find that Vince clip ill post it.... Incroyable').

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