Back For the Future: MAG 2011 Nike

Me and my brother were talking about these today. I use to work for Nike selling shoes years ago and have always had a love for Nike. During my childhood Back to The Future was me and my brother's favorite movies! I told my brother ever since I can remember these have been in my Lexicon for what Nike shoes are! So excited just wish I had the scratch to bid on them.

Nike & The Cool Kids Footlocker “Get Fresh Air” Commercial

Footlocker unveils a star-studden new commercial to a special tune by The Cool Kids. The piece features Amar’e Stoudemire, DeSean Jackson and Chris Bosh, with a guest appearance by Ken Griffey Jr. serving up his latest Swingman design. In addition, the entire animated spot was highlighted by the artwork of Grotesk.

2011 NBA Dunk Contest

I think it’s safe to say that the NBA dunk contest is back after a couple of boring years! However, I also feel like no matter what any other player did in the contest it had kind of already been decided that Blake Griffin was going to win from the start…I also think that Serge Ibaka got robbed with a score of a 45 in the first round. He jumped from behind the free throw line. No disrespect but Dr J & MJ both jumped from in front of it…

Kobe Bryant Nike Basketball – “The Black Mamba”

The Nike Basketball short film “The Black Mamba,” much hyped in the runup to All Star Weekend, has now been released. Directed by Robert Rodriguez, it’s essentially a hyper cliched exploitation-style plot – multiple villains (Danny Trejo as “The Crippler,” Bruce Willis as “Mr Suave”), set against an urban wasteland reminiscent of Sin City (which Rodriguez directed). The film cuts between action scenes, and shots of Kobe and Rodriguez running through the story boards. The grand finale is firmly tongue-in-cheek, and as sensible as a Mortal Kombat movie: Kanye West as “The Boss,” commanding a team of demon ballers, a helicopter escape, a basketball bomb.

The Black Mamba: Second Trailer

Earlier today, Kobe Bryant and Robert Rodriguez presented the second trailer to the upcoming The Black Mamba movie, the second trailer to The Black Mamba features Kanye West as Boss, Danny Trejo and Bruce Willis.

Mick Boogie – ’93 TIL’ INFINITY Mixtape

I have to say that I am not totally into the ever growing fascination with nintie’s culture but some things from it are awesome. Like the hip-hop from the nintie's! The current re-release of NBA Jam gave Mick Boogie the influence to put out a mixtape featuring some of his favorite old school remixes. Tracks from Das EFX, Nice Smooth, Naughty By Nature, Erick Sermon, De La Soul and countless other timeless acts. 
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Maestro Knows Special Edition (Tyreke Evans)

In this episode Maestro follows Tyreke on an off day in Los Angeles as they head to EA Sports for some NBA JAM and then out to the court as Tyreke tries to assist Maestro's efforts toward his slam dunk.  Later in the episode they go to Venice Beach to check out Elite 24.  Its so crazy seeing Venice Beach I miss it so much there.  Can't wait to try and make my way back out there.  I've got mad respect for Tyreke Evans after watching this too he's a beast. Also in this episode you finally find out how Maestro got his nickname...

Nike "The Love"

Nike has just launched this video in attempt to capture the essence of its most dedicated fans. Entitled “The Love”, the clip is predominantly shot in slow motion and showcases a spectrum of fans. Working track athletes, ballers, sneakerheads and more, the clip also displays fans from all ages, each of whom are equally enthused by the world of Nike products.

Nike "The Love" from Lionel Cook for RAG Productions on Vimeo.

Fantasy NBA Lineup

Last night I had my 10 team fantasy NBA league draft. I ended up getting the 6th pick in the first round which sucks cause even in the 2nd round I have the 5th pick always in the middle never really getting a good pick. I think my team is pretty good, but I don't know if its that great. I just started a 6 team league and am pretty excited about it. I just think 10 teams is too many...I hate to say this about Lebron, but I hope Rondo and Ray Allen go off tonight and stack up some stats for me!