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Earl “The Pearl” Monroe was once described by Knicks teammate Bill Bradley as “The ultimate playground player.” But before he was known to the world, the rough Philadelphia asphalt game dubbed him “Black Jesus”.
He amazed crowds by the sheer amount of points he put up from the point guard position. But it was the […]

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For those who regularly follow this series, you know that this space has been dedicated to some special players, teams, coaches and events that the playground has been instrumental in making possible. For the most part, “The Playground Gave Us…” has dipped into the past. Today, it’s time for some New Jack Swing.
Gilbert Jay Arenas, […]

Under their “It Takes Five” campaign, adidas challenged the egocentric, self-seeking ventures of players begging for signature shoe contracts. For the first time in a long time, the brand was returning to uniformity—“Basketball is A Brotherhood” they reasoned—no more publicizing astronomical sneaker deals. Yep, the Three Stripes was slotting their most ballyhooed players in […]

Gilbert Arenas and Byron Sheng
From the a3 Decades in gold/white that went a long way in igniting my passion for shoes, to the twenty pairs of collaborative TS Lightswitch Lows (more commonly referred to as the second shoe in the Gilbert Arenas line) this past season, the adidas Remix line has indeed left an indelible […]

For those who prefer lowtops, the Subzero offers the similar aesthetics of the prodigiously popular TS Lightswitch-Gil in a lightweight, comfortable package, perfect for summer blacktop balling. The shoe features a full-length EVA outsole for unbeatable comfort, and perforated leather for added breathability. And it’s hard to go wrong with the blue/rust orange combination!
For more, […]

I finished my Pelham Fritz 38 and Over League basketball season with two disappointing losses in the Semi-Finals, however my feet were very happy to close it out with two very scrumptious choices. Thing is, I can’t decide which combo I like better:

The 1st Gil are more attractive to me, however I’d give the nod […]

Expect to see these on Gil’s feet when the 2008-2009 NBA season rolls around. I can’t definitively say whether Arenas and the other adidas �Signature� athletes will have their own shoes , as some say the brand will return to individual models, while others say the they will continue alone with the �We� approach.
Either way, […]

adidas Gil Zero (Unreleased “Hibachi” Player Exclusives)
From the innovative ForMotion pods on the outsole, to the contrasting materials along the upper and the awesome stripe placement, the Gil Zero is just dope. The rust/blue color combination is sweet, while the Hibachi print on the toe cap really sets it off.

Pictures Thanks to Niketalk Member […]