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03.27.12

Kicks: Morris Twins Sign AND 1 Endorsement Deal kicks, Other News, Suns News | (0)
AND 1 has announced the signing of NBA rookies and twin brothers Marcus and Markieff Morris to 3-year endorsement deals. After starring together at Kansas, the Morris twins were selected with back-to-back picks in the 2011 NBA Draft—Markieff by the Phoenix Suns at No. 13 and Marcus next to the Houston Rockets. They are only the third set of twins selected in the first round since the modern NBA Draft era began in 1966. So far this season, Markieff is averaging 7.2 ppg and 4.4 rpg for the Suns and has started 5 games, while Marcus scored a career-high 8 points ...
10.26.11

Roll Model Fear of a Black Editor, Features, Hall of Fame, kicks, Suns News | (0)
Ever since KICKS 3 (summer 2000), each issue of the annual sneaker mag—KICKS 10 not included—has contained two or three new inductions into the KICKS Hall of Fame, where footwear legends past and present are honored. This may not be fresh material for those of you who’ve been copping the mag since before the new millennium hit, but for the younger heads, we’re posting the entire HOF online over the course of the next few weeks. (It’ll be archived under the KICKS tab above.) Enjoy, and don’t forget: KICKS 14 is on sale now! —Ed. Originally published in KICKS 11 by ...
03.31.11

Gallery: Shaq’s Kicksology kicks, NBA, Photos, Suns News | (0)
He came into the League as a rapping, acting, Reebok-wearing, Pepsi-drinking, breakdancing 20-year-old who was pretty good at basketball, too. In many ways, Shaquille O’Neal paved the way for business-minded players like LeBron James. Michael Jordan may have been the first person to endorse everything but condoms (you’re welcome for that link—check pg. 50), but it took him a championship or two to get to that point. Shaq broke into the L with Wilt-like potential and instantly had a $70-million deal with Reebok. He was also letting the poor sap(s) who wrote the script for Kazaam earn a living. Shaq’s ...
03.26.10

SLAM/KICKS Represent at Scottsdale’s Hottest Party kicks, Suns News, The W | (0)
by Ben York / @bjyork I had to work late last Friday night. Very late. But before you feel too bad for me, I’d be remiss if I didn’t let you know a few things up front: 1. Yes, I was working, but it was at a party. 2. The theme was “Suits & Sneakers.” Easily the best idea for a classy party ever. 3. It was at The W hotel in Scottsdale, one of the most elegant and luxurious hotels in all of Arizona. 4. Because SLAM has such a high reputation, I had VIP treatment ...
12.02.09

21 Questions with San Dova: Last December kicks, NBA, San Dova Speak-Easy, Suns News | (0)
by Sandy Dover If it was good enough for 50 Cent and Nate Dogg alike, I’m pretty sure that it’s exceptionally sufficient for SLAM. Regardless of music, 21 Questions with San Dova is taking the task of asking those nebulous questions that seem to revolve around the force of gravity we know to be the NBA. Check for the preguntas at the top of every month or so. 1. Is Agent Zero ever going to honestly return, or is this season just the prerequisite one-year waiting period following his microfracture surgery? 2. Why is no one talking about Eric Maynor? 3. Does anyone really believe ...