Nick Van Exel

If Reebok had released The Blast several years later instead of in 1995, Nick Van Exel could have worn this new colorway while with the Dallas Mavericks. Reebok brought The Blast back for its first Retro release in 2014 and started off with the OG two-toned colorway from 1995-96 NBA season season. After experimenting with [...]

When the name “Reebok” comes to mind, so does the word “classic”. That might have something to do with Reebok Classics being the actual name of a division inside of the Vector brand, but it is undeniable that their basketball sneakers all seem to carry a certain nostalgia. Reebok continues to roll out some of [...]

There isn’t anything about Milwaukee Bucks rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo that won’t leave your heart warm and fuzzy inside. Yes, this is me, writing sentimental mush, shamelessly enraptured by the charming man-child who is taking the NBA rookie class by storm. And I’m not sorry. Some players, you just appreciate. Some rookies are just different. Antetokounmpo [...]

July 6, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Just when it looked like the sun was setting on the fantastic careers of aging MVP’s Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash, an odd twist of fate has paired them together on the Lakers in a quest for Bryant’s 6th ring and Nash’s 1st. Now that the Los Angeles [...]

January 2, 2011 – Allen Moll As reported by Fox Sports, The 20 year old son of former NBA stand-out Nick Van Exel, who played in the Association from ‘93-’‘06 for 6 different teams has been charged with murder for accidentally firing a loaded shotgun at a long-time family friend in Dallas, Texas. Nickey Maxwell [...]

June 25th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Tomorrow will be the biggest day in a group of young athlete’s lives. But with great joy and happiness for some, will undoubtedly come great disappointment and concern for others. I’m talking about the life changing day of the NBA Draft. Over the years there have been many draft [...]