Way Back Wednesday – The Sneaker Love Edition

So I have to admit… 

My man back in Atlanta has reignited me to re-up my sneaker game and he didn’t hesitate to show me how to kick the door in during the process. I have bought shoes online, bought shoes during lunch, hid Foot Locker bags in my trunk, and I am out looking for more…..

My infatuation with sneakers has actually made me take a trip back in time…. a trip to remember some of the things that fueled my love for shoes.

First we are going to take it back to 91…. the introduction of Mars Blackmon, the unofficial hype man for Michael “Air” Jordan. Jordan’s had already been introduced, but this is around the time they began to take on a persona of their own.  

Dudes were getting jacked for them.

Girls were buying baby Jordan key chains.

Even trains were getting looted for them (ask anyone you know from Memphis about that)

And worst of all… so many off brand shoe companies made imitation versions (In the south we called them  “Buddies”. And yeah my mom bought me some, but that’s another story for another day)

If you were coming up back when the ORIGINAL Jordan’s were dropped, you have to remember these commercials..

But the commercials do not sum up how the true sneakerheads felt about their shoes. However, after a long hard search, I think I have found the proper video that captures a man’s love for his shoes. So let’s take it to Brooklyn of 89 and see what would happen if you stepped on a grown man’s shoes (particularly – Jordans)

Yeah - that movie was a classic.... What's crazier is looking at the young (AND SKINNY) Martin Lawrence trying to toss gas on the situation.

You know I can't leave you on a Wayback Wednesday without a throwback video. YouTube video comments say the video was on a sneaker documentary called "JUST FOR KICKS". Regardless, this video complements the song perfectly. 

Actually made me want to go buy a pair of Adidas...... But nah, I'll stick to my AM90's for now

Well enough of the small talk, I need to get at my man back in the “A”  on his KickDeals FB page to see what’s droppin next and if any sales are to be found.

I love sneakers, but I a damn fool when it comes to sneakers on SALE! 

- Slim

Jay Z costs the New Jersey Nets $50,000???

Are you serious? The NBA fined the New Jersey Nets $50,000 because Jay Z decided to congratulate the UK basketball team after their victory over Ohio State in the tournament a couple of weeks ago.  Full story here at ESPN.com

50 stacks….. Really? 

He greeted each player and took photos with them. I’m sure he wasn’t talking draft status or potential contract negotiations. Nevertheless, NBA rules are rules.

So how can someone like Jay Z come up with 50k to hand over to NBA commish David Stern??? I got 5 suggestions for Hov if he is strapped for the cash.  

5 Ways for Jay Z to come up with 50k to pay the NBA

5: Go tell Dame he can come to the 40/40 club this weekend for a 50k cover.

 

4: Promote a Pay per View Oil Wrestling bout between Rihanna and Beyonce. Then cancel it at the last minute due to an unnamed injury. (I  like that Rihanna pic just as much as the Beyonce pic - I just had to throw it in there)

3: Reach in your pocket and throw it in David Stern’s face. We know you got it, you even told us back in ‘96 that you were still spending money from ’88. You probably feel like pulling a Debo on em, and rather spend other peoples money!

 2: Just take 50k out of Beyonce’s purse. I'm sure she got a few hundred stacks laying around here and there throughout the house .

 

1: Eff It! Don’t pay him and tell him to come get the money his own damn self if he is bad enough.  Then if he shows up, slap him across the face like Rick James slapped Charlie Murphy! Oh just in case you forgot how that went down... well just look below and refresh your memory.... 

Ahhhhh all jokes aside,  we all know that Jay is gonna be alright… but just in case you don’t know, allow him to reintroduce himself….

- Slim

Jay-Z Under Fire for visiting Kentucky Locker Room??? (Video)

Who out there really thinks Jay-Z is a has been?

Anyone?

For anyone who doubts Jay-Z’s longevity as a premier star needs to wipe the tears of hate from their eyes and recognize. This guy dropped his first major album in 1996 (now that’s 15 years ago if my math is on point) and still receives the respect of athletes that were 5, 4, or even 3 years old at that time.  So with that being said, it can be assumed that his visit to the UK locker room was icing on the cake. If you aren’t sure, just watch the video and listen to the team after they are greeted by Jay after the game.

Hold up a second…. Isn’t Jay-Z’s alternate identity (Shawn Carter) an executive of the NBA’s New Jersey Nets? Does this mean the NBA may have to pay Mr. Carter a visit? It will be interesting to see if the NBA decides to review this visit to determine if a penalty will be assessed.

More of the story here at Yahoo

- Slim