Three sets of teammates, two coasts and one batch of jerseys not worth their pixels in tie-dye, best describe the latest news for NBA All-Star Weekend 2012. The starters for professional sports’ most prestigious exhibition mirrors the faces of the game’s most recognizable figures. Read the rest of this entry »

Regardless of the NBA’s season’s length, a visit to Madison Square Garden is always a special occasion. Tonight when the Chicago Bulls take on the New York Knicks, Derrick Rose will mark the event by debuting the latest colorway of his signature shoe: the adiZero Rose 2.5. Read the rest of this entry »

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Day one is in the books, and if there was any general consensus of yesterday’s games, it felt damn good to see professional basketball back on the tube again. Now, with the best record in the league currently held by five teams at 1-0, there isn’t exactly cause for concern just yet. Read the rest of this entry »

A very nice surprise delivery arrived via Fedex yesterday. Our friends at adidas sent over the new adiZero Rose 2 “Windy City” colorway, which Derrick Rose will wear in the Bulls Christmas Day contest against the Lakers. Thanks fellas! Read the rest of this entry »

My only qualm with the “Away” adiZero Rose 2 was the white soles. I despise white soles as they’re weak foes when it comes to fighting off dirt and staying crispy. The design gods at adidas must have heard my plea for black soles and decided to lay it on thick by creating a triple black version of Rose’s new joints. Read the rest of this entry »

Throughout the summer and the little bit of fall we’ve experienced, NBA superstars have done their part to keep the exiled sport in the hearts and minds of the public. And for better than worse, it’s worked damn near to a tee. Still, other than when Billy Hunter and David Stern will cure the NBA’s nagging STD, one question sits firmly at half court. Where the hell has Derrick Rose been? Read the rest of this entry »

Derrick Rose is a hometown hero and Chicago was out in full force Saturday to celebrate the launch of Rose’s new adiZero Rose 2. Rose’s day went from in-store appearances at the adidas store on Machine Ave. to State Street Foot Locker to do photo opps and thank supporters. Read the rest of this entry »

The new adidZero Rose 2 “Away” colorway showed up at the doorstep yesterday and these joints are winners, much like the athlete they’re crafted for. Dumb lightweight. Black cracked leather. Bits of patent strategically placed. D. Rose’s signature on the support straps. Read the rest of this entry »

Derrick Rose and adidas give fans a behind the scenes glimpse into his new adiZero Rose 2 commercial, “The Bull.” Read the rest of this entry »

Quick teaser clip for Derrick Rose’s newest adidas commercial titled “Unleash The Bull” and set to showcase the reigning MVP’s next sig shoe, the adiZero Rose 2, in action. Read the rest of this entry »

As a “the glass is half full” kind of person, one has to admit the NBA lockout has taken the restraints off players and allowed them to have way more fun, traveling to foreign lands, play exhibition matchups and smash on the locals. Exhibit A: MVP Kobe tossing a nice oop to fellow MVP Derrick Rose Read the rest of this entry »

Didn’t see Game 5? Don’t worry, I’ve got Cliff Notes.

– Early in the game, LeBron turned the ball over, tried to do one of those chase down block things and proceeded to get put on a poster. Read the rest of this entry »

Poor Joel Anthony. All he wanted to do was be a good teammate and help out on defense. And what does he get for his troubles? Read the rest of this entry »

Want to know when a shoe is tough?

When I have to overlook my allegiances and acknowledge greatness. The black and white Rose 1.5 Derrick wore in Game 1 were sharp as tacks and I’ve been quietly reading all the promo and specs on the adiZero Crazy Lights for a while now too. In other words, adidas is nipping at their competitor’s heels and my heart is being slowly won over. Read the rest of this entry »