Shaq leaves Suns.. Shaq goes to Cavs.. Shaq has reality show.. Shaq fights Big Show.

It looks like the Cavs got more than they bargain for.

‘Nuff said.

ATR Make It Rain - SG$ 149

More often than not, we forget that Reebok is one of the Big Three of the sneakers industry and that they deliver solid performance shoes.

The Kamikaze, Reignman, Shaq Attack, Jams, and the Question/Answers.. all classic.

Now, here’s another one that is a low-key performer that has found its way to be worn by a lot of NBA superstars like Yao Ming. It’s the ATR Make It Rain.

A mid-cut basketball shoe with open-weave and perforated upper. Even the soles takes a hint of the adidas climacool.The DMX Ride cushions this kicks with transition bridge that enhances the heel-to-toe motion.

Look for it now at retail sports shops like the Royal Sporting House, selling for SG$ 149.

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Kobe Bryant Asia Tour 2009

Look who’s back on top.. Mr Kobe Bean Bryant.

After some gruelling years when he was knocked off his pedestal, Kobe Bryant is now back on top.. as a NBA Champ.. as a Finals MVP.. as the Next Jordan.. or whatelse people use to call.

So in celebration of his triumph, Nike is hosting the Kobe Bryant Asia Tour 2009 with this schedule:

• July 21: Manila
• July 22: Singapore
• July 23: Taipei
• July 24: Hong Kong
• July 25: Shanghai
• July 26: Chengdu

No once can deny that he’s probably the best player this generation have. But it is pretty much still a love-hate thing for Kobe Bryant. Either you’re a fan.. or a critic. But let’s give credit when it’s due. And he has more poise than LeBron James nowadays.

So Mr Kobe Bryant, we’ll see you in Singapore.

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• Nike to Host 2009 NBA Champion and Finals MVP Kobe Bryant on his Summer 2009 Asia Tour (SingaporeSlingers.com)
• Kobe coming to S’pore (StraitsTimes.com)

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Nike Alpholution Cobra Commander

Okay! Yesterday you’ve seen the Nike TF2 Pack that features the Bumblebee Zoom Fun Police. And because the movie sucks big time, G.I. Joe is also banking on releasing their own Nike collaboration to stir up Joe fanatics. One upcoming release is the Cobra Commander Alpholution.

It’s a Cobra coloway for the new Nike hybrid called Alpholution. I’m loving the Cobra insignia on the tongue, but the colorway is more like for the Cobra Troopers (not for the big snake himself).

It should be more elaborate with details if it’s to represent Cobra Commander.

Nonetheless, cool shoe.

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Nike Zoom Fun Police - Bumbleebee

This is just sweet. Something finally nice came out of the recent Transformers 2 movie. Proof? You’re looking at it. The Nike Transformers 2 Pack including the Bumblebee Zoom Fun Police.

More after the jump.

There’s also the Soundwave Sharkalaid and an upcoming Megatron Flight Club.

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Okay.. okay. So I was wrong about my pick for the NBA Finals. By right, it should’ve been 3-2 standing from Game 5. But the Magic were too much of a noobs in the finals that they can’t close games 2, 4, and 5.

Speaking of noobs (newbies), here are a couple of new kicks in Queensway.

Nike Flightposite (retro) - SG$ 279

AJ Trunner Q4 - SG$ 149

LBJ VI Low - SG$ 144

Zoom MVP Playoff (Nash) - SG$ 135

Shox Gamer - SG$ 135

Zoom Fun Police - SG$ 101

AJ PHLY Legend - SG$ 126

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adidas 3 Series

Looking for great bargains for basketball kicks? Look no further because the adidas 3 Series is now available.

The 3 Series is a so-so performance shoe. But for a shoe that sells just under S$80, what more can you ask for?

The 3 Series has a flexible and durable synthetic upper and EVA midsole cushioning. Close fit and low to the ground with a stylish gradient three side adidas stripes. On top of that, it just weighs around 8.00 oz.

Available now at retail outlets like World of Sports and Royal Sporting House.

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That's so 2000 and four

See that image? D12 was just a rookie and Kobe Bryant made sure that the noob is welcomed to the league with a complementary teabag.

That was five years ago. Time for Howard to return the favor.

The Orlando Magic beat the Celtics and the Cavaliers to make it to the finals since 1994. They maybe against great odds here (even Obama thinks so), but the playoffs has been a testament of what the Magic can do.

With that, I give the underdogs all the respect and hopefully they’ll be the champs this year.

Magic will draw first blood tomorrow.

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KB vs LBJ.. No Friggin' Way

Lebron wants the Celtics.

The L wants Cavs vs Lakeshow.

I just don’t see it coming down to that.

Yes, James and the Cavs should have earned the right to be there as the Eastern Conference champs.. probably even as the champs.

As for the Celtics? I don’t even think they can defeat the Cavs.. let alone the Magic.

For the Lakers? Sure, they can win Game7 against the Rockets. But they’ve shown that they can easily be beaten by underdogs. Why? Because the Lakers are not playing with their hearts. Even if they win against the Rockets, they’re up against a better team with an experienced point guard, who are the Denver Nuggets and Chauncey Billups.

Tomorrow’s Game7 between the Celts-Magic and Lakers-Rockets. My picks are Magic and the Lakers (though I’d like to see the Rockets win it more).

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When you look at a Jordan Brand shoe, it’s either you love it or you hate it. It’s either over the top or simple and majestic.

The same goes for Chris Paul’s second signature shoe, the CP3.II.

CP3.II

Like most Jordan Brand shoes, the CP3.II takes some design hints from the Jordan XX3. The details, the sole, the cushioning, the price tag.. all with AJXX3 DNA.

Although it doesn’t look like a point guard shoe that is low to the ground, the CP3.II is lightweight and could serve as an all-around shoe for all 5 positions.

The black/black colorway is now out at Royal Sporting House, selling at SG179.

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