I wrote this during Orlando’s run to the NBA Finals and my stance on the shoe’s design and technical specs hasn’t changed much. If you’re interested in copping a pair of the TS Commander LTs, hit up shopadidas.com. (They’ve got the illy team flavors, too!)
When Dwight Howard takes the court to do battle with the Boston Celtics this evening, he’ll be wearing the adidas TS Commander LT, Adi’s ’09-10 evolution of the reliable TS Commander. The LT was designed with the NBA’s finest “Commanders” in mind and will be sported by “Superman” Howard, Timmy D, and Kevin Garnett when the NBA season tips off next Fall.
The World Youth Basketball Tournament (WYBT) recently held its first matchup a few days ago in Hawaii. The tournament was named after Jay Boogie because of his contributions to the World Youth Basketball Tournament. Players from different countries flew to Hawaii to compete in this round robin tournament, leading to its final single-game elimination. NBA superstars such as Dwight Howard and Andrew Bogut have competed in WYBT tournaments. The main spotlight was on 22-year-old MVP Aukai. His range was incredible, while being versatile inside the paint. He also has good ball handling and a vertical that is impressive. Pictures of the tournament are posted at http://macleem.com/gallery
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Maybe there is something to Dwight Howard’s nickname after all. Not only is the man an automatic double-double who can probably dunk the top of the backboard, but he can also switch it up like Bo Jackson. In Vancouver yesterday to promote the upcoming release of NBA Live 10, Superman showed off his entire sports repertoire by playing a little tennis, soccer and hockey. Yes, hockey. Read More »
Dwight Howard, adidas Basketball and NBA.com have collaborated to donate The Mountain of Muscle’s game worn TS Commander LTs after every Finals matchup. The LT is a lightweight evolution of the ’08 TS Commander and will be worn by Adi’s premier postmen during the 2009-10 season. To learn more about the shoe’s technical merits and conspicuous Stripes, peep this.
Auction Details:
-After each game, Dwight will sign his game worn kicks.
-The signed sneakers will go live on auction at NBA.com.
-Bidding will begin at $1,012 for each pair and will run through June 20th.
-Proceeds will go to a charity of DH’s choice.
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Free Darko’s cerebral approach to unclothing the statistical trends and maverick hardwood luminaries in “The League” is more sardonic than superior, more deductive than scientific. Penned largely by a cat they call Bethlehem and a dubious dude named Joey, (with the occasional guest lecturer in between) the blog is teeming with cultivated theory on all things NBA—I fully expect a Stern Manifesto to arise out of the camp sooner or later. With the success of their first title, “The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac: Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today’s Game” added to their abacus, the independent camp collaborated with adidas to assess two of basketball’s brightest young stars: Dwight Howard and Derrick Rose. The result is two fully animated commercials that break down each player’s strengths and advantages, and how their tendencies are augmented by Three Stripes swag. Charli 2NA of Jurassic 5 fame provides the narrative vocals in the spots, infusing hip-hop with uncanny observation to create something that’s notable on all counts. Hit the jump for DRose’s “The Inner Workings of a Creator” commercial! Read More »
In the 2008 NCAA Tournament, three adidas sponsored squads finished in the Final Four, with Kansas taking the ‘chip in last-second fashion. The brand looks to continue the winning attitude in the oh-nine and brought in Kevin Garnett to discuss UCLA’s winning tradition and convey the Brotherhood ethos. Tracy McGrady suits up for Rick Pitino’s Louisville Cardinals, Superman Howard does his best “Rock Chalk Jayhawk” impression and Josh Smith rolls with the rugged Pitt Panthers. What perennial NBA stud would acclimate to the college game best? More importantly, can you imagine the damage each of these cats would do under the summertime sun at Rucker Park or Kingdome? Scary. Peep the other three commercials after the jump. Read More »
So you like Dwight Howard, huh? How does an all-access pass into Superman’s world as he prepares to do damage during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend sound? And I mean, really, the Three Stripes is pulling all of the strings to provide paramount ongoing coverage. DH will constantly update the adidas Basketball YouTube profile and a Twitter account with his latest impressions, perceptions, and emotions regarding all that is holy in the hoops world this ASW. When DH yawns, you’ll catch him at it. Wanna know what Howard had for dinner? adidas has you covered! (Hopefully, they give the big guy time for bathroom breaks!) Hit the “Read More” below to peep Dwight’s antics and my hapless commentary. Read More »
Follow the rhythm with Dwight Howard as he suits up in adidas TechFit gear, the TS Commander BOUNCE, and a heat-wicking Eastern Conference uniform just in time for the All-Star Weekend festivities starting this Friday. Will DH be able to replicate his gravity-defying Superman performance from last year? He’s looking more ManChild in this spot!
