The Nike 'Hyper' Series

If you know anything about Nike Basketball, you know about the Nike Hyperdunk.



Nike shoved them down your throat (PAUSE), so I'm not really gonna talk about them. The Hyperdunk was a good product, the advertising campaign was string, Nike released like 78 colorways, so I'm sure they got wanted out of the shoe.




On to the next installment, The Nike Hypermax. Check the specs:

"The Nike Hypermax was created for the player looking for maximum cushioning and support in a lightweight basketball shoe. Nike's new definition of power. Nike Flywire technology provides maximum support with the least amount of materials. Tensile fibers add support while minimizing weight. Full-length maximum Air-Sole® unit coupled with Phylon™ midsole offers ultimate cushioning. Traditional herringbone pattern outsole made with flex grooves to deliver natural motion. Wt. 18.4 oz."



I definitely like the Hypermax, but I think Nike is STUPID for leading with this ugly colorway:

These below are the Hypermax NFW (No Flywire), and they look type wild to me. The tennis ball colorway would definitely break necks on and off the court.

The best colorway BY FAR, would be the McFly Hypermax, releasing soon. The inspiration is "Back to the Future" and the lead character Marty McFly.


These are the shoes Marty wore in the movie, and they're a MAJOR collector's item. Not that many exist, and they can fetch thousands of dollars.




Anywho, check these McFly joints, you're gonna love 'em. And if you don't, I don't care lol.















Check this for more on the shoe.

And keep coming back for more new ball kicks.

The Utah Jazz

Jarrett told me should write about the Jazz..so here it is.

The Jazz are one of the few teams in the NBA I have no feelings about. They have a few good players, but they are at a crossroads.

The coach is Jerry Sloan, and he's been coaching them for 20 years. He isn't changing, so managment can either do two things: 1. Fire Sloan, or 2. Bring in players that fit his slow-paced system.

Deron Williams is the team's best player, and one of the best point guards in the league. He is similar to Derrick Rose, but stronger and obviously more experienced. He and Carlos Boozer formed a nice tandem, but Booz is always injured, and is probably going to leave the team this offseason.

Mehmet Okur is a decent 4, but he plays center on the Jazz. He does not bang in the post, and shoots threes.

In terms of this offseason, the Jazz's biggest objective is deciding what they're going to do with Paul Millsap. He's a banger, and the Jazz need his strong inside presence. I don't really wish them well, because they're in the same division as Melo and the Nuggets.

Nike Fusions...

I bring you one of Nike newest creations..the Nike Air Zoom FP.

FP stands for Fun Police.The Nike ‘Fun Police’ advertising campaign included young stars from 1998 like Kevin Garnett, Jason Kidd, Gary Payton and even the aging Tim Hardaway. Tom Gugliotta (y'all are probably thinking "WHO?", but he was a pretty decent player before injury)and NBA legend Moses Malone to round out the bunch. An enjoyable campaign all around, the Fun Police rolled up on unsuspecting ballers, ensuring that they were playing the "right way".

I don't remember the Fun Police but it sounds like something good. Anywho, a decade later, Nike commemorates this group with the Nike Zoom FP (Fun Police) basketball shoe.

Prominently featuring elements from the Air Garnett III, Kidd’s Zoom Flight series and Hardaway’s T-Bug along with the Zoom Glove series, the Zoom FP is a clear throwback to the late nineties.

Getting to the shoe, I have mixed feelings. In some colorways, like the AG3 one, I like them a lot. In others, they look AWFUL.

Nike has been putting out a lot of fusions/hybrids in the past few years, and some of them have been real winners. The Zoom FP is a decent effort, check out some more colorways below, including the HORRIBLE "White/Black/Electrolime."

I'll be back with more ball kicks updates.

P.S.: LEC Varsity Point Guard Quameek Daniels plays in the Zoom FP, so they must perform pretty well.

The NBA's Next Superstar

Determination.

Ferocity.
Love of the Game.
Passion.
Good Teeth.
Good Number.
Boyish good looks.
Speaks English.

A Nickname.

Danilo Gallinari has all the makings of a star. Let's check out his vitals shall we:

Danilo Gallinari

New York Knicks – No. 8
Small forward
Born: August 8, 1988 (1988-08-08) (age 20) Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy
Nationality	Italian
Height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight	225 lb (102 kg)
League	NBA
Draft	6th overall, 2008 New York Knicks
Pro career	2004–present
Former teams	Casalpusterlengo (2004–2005) Edimes Pavia (2005–2006) Olimpia Milano (2006–2008)
Awards	Italian league All Star Game 3-Point Shootout Champion 2007 Euroleague Rising Star Award 2007-08
Profile	Info Page

So..there it is. By the time next season starts, he'll be 21, with 6 years of pro basketball experience. He's waaaayyy far ahead of any rookies, which he'll basically be, because he only played in 28 games and averaged under 15 minutes per game. Check his stats for his first season.


Y'all gonna read this post and think I'm crazy, and I don't care. Gallo, his nickname meaning "The Rooster" in Italian, is gonna blow up sooner than later. He was drafted for a reason, and he would've gotten a lot more burn last season if he didn't have his lingering back problems. (This bear-lookin' dude Tractor Traylor tried to flatten Gallo in his first summer-league game, and he had surgery on it this off-season.)


As I highlighted in the last post, the Knicks are moving forward, and dropping players with no regard (which is fine by me). Wilson Chandler and Gallo are the only two players I'd be willing to guarantee are with the team for the 2010-11 season. So, Gallo is going to get a lot of run next year, to develop, and to shine.

He plays with flair, which I've only seen from Pau Gasol in an international player. He has a good personality, a good rapport with the media and has become a fan favorite.

Even if I didn't convince you with this post, just watch out for Danilo in summer-league when he's twerking unsuspecting defenders..

My Favorite Team

Although my blog is Nuggets colors, my favorite NBA team is the New York Knicks. Above is Donnie Walsh, the team president. He is the man responsible for all the changes the Knicks have made in the last year, and I am very satisfied with his work so far.

The team caved in during the second half of the season, but in all honesty, it didn't really matter. Everyone with an interest in the team knew we were rebuilding, we just wanted to see the players playing hard. When the Knicks went 23-59, there were plenty of nights where the team was just going through the motions. As professional athletes making overblown salaries, that type of play is unacceptable.

Now, Isiah Thomas is gone, as are most of main options of his teams. Steph, Jamal Crawford, and Zach Randolph are all on different teams, and if Eddy Curry played this season, Walsh would've found a way to get rid of him too.

During last year's draft lottery, when the Knicks got the 6th pick, I punched the wall. This year, I took the 8th pick easier, because I have faith in the President. I want the Knicks to trade the pick, because outside of the top tier talent (which is slim), I don't think any players are worth it. There's been talk of us moving up, but trading the pick would allow us to avoid signing another player, get rid of a bad contract, and bring in veteran player(s).

In closing, I want to give a shout-out to two people. One is J'Quan because he is a die-hard Knicks fan too. The other is ...







..Gonna be in my next post so stay tuned...