Coming in Fall of ‘08 adidas is set to drop NBA Edition Forums, much like the Three Stripes did with the Superstar and Halfshells over the past few seasons. Don’t have any substantial news regarding pricing or availability, but yo, adi.–can you please do a white/navy blue/copper orange version to match the Denver Nuggets Hardwood Classics Jerseys?

Image thanks to Ty @ Leaders.

The year was 2000 and trey. I’ll always remember the year fondly, because I really discovered rap. From Illmatic to Slick Rick’s The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, if an album was heralded as a classic, I made attempts to hear it (a task I later found to be impossible). More specifically, I still recall the first time I rocked out to Dr. Dre’s The Chronic. Right from the get go, I was enamored with joints like, Let Me Ride and Snoop Dogg’s constant mention of “187-ing”. Having no idea what the latter term meant, I Googled it, finding that it was a slang term for killing a member of Compton’s least favorite law enforcement group.

German hoops brand k1x has dropped its latest performance gem, the 187, a signature ride for Bronx native Corey Williams. Taking cues from Homicide’s explosive game, the shoe offers the company’s patented W.H.U.I.T.A. cushioning pad, a traction tech outsole, and a thick memory foam ankle collar for support on those herky-jerky moves.

Not sure if you will see these on Snoop’s feet anytime soon, but more info check out the k1x Blog.

Homicide Dundee

Image thanks to Sole Collector.com

Taking cues from the highly successful Reebok ATR Vertical III, the Above The Rim Elite features a full-length ventilation plate, a reninforced heel counter, and heavy duty lace slots–all perfect for cooking your opponent on those hot summer days on the asphalt. Expect them to be available at Footlocker and Eastbay early in the summer!

Images thanks to Slam Online

K1X is back again with a fresh second installment in their heralded Chiefglider line. With a graffiti laden upper, reinforced lacing slots, and a Lycra based inner lining, the shoe looks butter off the court. On the court, the CG2’s will have you covered like Bruce Bowen—featuring the company’s patented W.H.U.I.T.A. (Way High Up In the Air) spring pad the offering will be comfortable for ankle breakers and rim rattlers alike.

The Chiefglider II also continues on with k1x tradition by being built on their “Prime Footwear Philosophy.” Simply put, shoes that are lower to the ground, and fit extremely well will maximize court feel and lateral support.

Look for the Chiefglider at selected Footlockers this May, or check out the k1x Blog for more informaton!

Now I know why the Supersonics struggled so much this year…

Disclaimer: We here at Bounce do not focus on the NBA game. However, this was just too funny, and definitely deserved some cyber burn.

Videos thanks to The B.O.P.

Who out there remembers my man Kurious Jorge?

In ‘93, he released his debut LP A Constipated Monkey on Hoppoh/Columbia Records. I was an Executive Producer on it, but have known Jorge his whole life as we both lived on 97th St. growing up. Little known fact, but he played ball at Trinity School and with the Central Baptist Kings in the City-Wide AA summer league. No handle, couldn’t defend, but had a decent mid-range jumper with good form. He also had kicks! When I first came home after graduating from college in ‘88, homeboy was on the block in the only light blue nubuck Nike AF1 lows he copped at Jew Man’s up in the Bronx where the people were fresh. Nobody had his Carolinas in our ‘hood! Exclusive! He even lent them to me once to wear for a dance performance I had at a downtown club.

Another little known fact: Kurious was my first co-host on the WKCR 89.9FM DJ Stretch Armstrong Show starting in ‘90, years before Lord Sear would become infamous for baking cats on the mic opposite me on the boards. Read More »

The all patent all-the-time Nike Hyperflight became forever iconic while being worn by Jason “White Chocolate” Williams during the earlier part of the decade. JWill, with his unshakable bravado and Mike Thorton-esque boogie, rocked a pair in a deliciously dark shade of patent purple during his time with the Sacramento Kings.

Pictured above is a pair of Iridescent look-see samples, which change color depending on the angle you look at them from. Unfortunately, I believe they’re only a size 9; otherwise my good friend Nick at Sole Collector would be busting heads with these. And even if you’re not a fan of the colorway conceptually, you certainly have to wonder—what else do they have locked away in Beaverton?

Image thanks to Sole Collector.com

Streetwear has undeniably become the defining fashion trend of the Kanye West/Lil’ Wayne hip-hop generation. Usually characterized as cost-effective tees/hoodies adorned with eye opening designs, patterning, insignias, or satirical wordplay, urban wear and the scene that accompanied it was once teeming with creativity. Unfortunately, things have turned south in many respects, as companies are blatantly reaching, hoping to create the next big buzz.

But now is not the time to dwell on the negative aspects of urban culture—a very select group of companies are making it happen. Enter independent clothing company For All To Envy (F.A.T.E.). With clever diction and cool hoops references, their basketball-themed offerings have had me excited for quite some time. To make a reference of my own, these guys are teaching while the others are reaching…(Ehh…I’m here until next Tuesday!)

Check out part of For All To Envy’s ’07-08 clothing line below!

Wilt Chamberlain—20,000 Girls, 20,000 points?

In his autobiography A View From Above (1991), Wilt claimed to have slept with nearly 20,000 women (and no, I don’t plan on calculating his daily ‘scoring’ average). Of course, “The Stilt” was the quickest NBA player ever to score 20,000 points, needing only 499 games to accomplish the stunning feat. Which leaves me wondering: what is Chamberlain smiling about? Read More »