China

Signature basketball sneakers have always been good business ever since the days of Walt Fraiser and the suede Puma Clyde. Fast forward to the end of 2013 and hoop kicks made for a specific player are priced at an all-time high. Having a similar look to the current shoe Kevin Durant is wearing in the [...]

Halfway thru the 2013 NBA preseason, the Los Angeles Lakers look better than many expected even playing without 5-time NBA champion and 15-time All-Star Kobe Bryant. Thru four games, the Lakers are 2-2 against Golden State, Denver (twice), and Sacramento. Playing without 17-year Lakers guard Bryant, the Lakers clearly lack an identity. But, credit Coach [...]

Though not officially announced, Rajon Rondo will return from his injury this season not wearing kicks with a Swoosh on it, but leaving Nike for China-based brand ANTA. This doesn’t seem to be the only news coming from this overseas brand that already features a player roster that is only worn in the NBA by [...]

It was great to see Tracy McGrady in an NBA uniform once again for the Spurs during the playoffs. Granted, his name was only called in garbage time, it was still refreshing to see him out there. For someone as great as he was, you hate to see him have to go to China go [...]

Basketball really is an international sport so adidas, a German company, recognizes that and acts accordingly with the adidas Quick VS Fast Tour which only is taking place in China, is the debut of the upcoming adidas Crazy Light 3. Current NBA guards John Wall, Ricky Rubio, Damian Lillard, Mike Conley, & Jrue Holiday all [...]

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  Focused on the idea that when put in the position to excel and given the right amount of motivation, that paves the way for astounding feats.  That is the idea that Nike is going for with their new ‘Give Me The Ball’ campaign. Featuring the song ‘NAME’ by Kendrick Lamar, the first commercial from [...]

Once one of the top players in the NBA, Tracy McGrady has to now fight for a spot on a team.  After finishing his one-year contract with the Atlanta Hawks, McGrady went overseas to China to play in the CBA and signed with the Qingdao Eagles.  Further embracing his current Far East location, he has [...]

August 21, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors We all know that Kobe Bryant is beloved in China. In fact, you could argue that his appeal is larger there than in the States. He was there recently for the Shanghai Sprite Charity Game, where he went crazy. To the tune of 68 points in 15 minutes worth [...]

July 2, 2012 – Ben Berry Four countries are represented in this pack in the form of Brazil, China, USA, and the yet-to-qualify team from Puerto Rico. From these official images we see that along with the ‘Home’ version of the Team USA Hyperdunk, the Obsidian/Red pair serves as an away-type color for Team USA. [...]