The end to its 40-year-old drought was within sight when the New York Knicks plowed their way through contenders in this year’s NBA Playoffs. And while the endeavor ended prematurely, the tireless efforts by Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire, J.R. Smith, Tyson Chandler, Jason Kidd, and company did put the Knickerbockers on its first Conference Semifinals appearance since 2000, a task worthy of commemoration. A reason why Champs Sports curated a special Jordan Collection for its The Game Plan initiative.
Even till now, no one is certain about the back story of the Air Jordan VIII Retro “Citrus”. Many argued about its origin as a tribute to the Phoenix Suns and its 1993 run to NBA Championship Game against the Chicago Bulls, only to have Michael Jordan dropped an average of 41 points to clenched title for his team. Others have said it was a homage of sort for Knicks’ Patrick Ewing, John Starks, and Charles Oakley, who battled against His Airness throughout their careers.
No matter its origin, the Jordan Citrus Collection has something for everyone, from the fore-mentioned Nike Jordan Retro 8 to Flight Club ’91, and a pair of Retro 8 Slide for that visit to the beach. There will also be a slew of matching apparel and accessories for you renew your allegiance to the Blue and Orange this summer. The Jordan Citrus Collection from The Game Plan by Champs Sports is available now through Champs Sports locations near you and its online store.
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In addition to the release of the “Suns” Air Jordan 8 on Saturday, May 18th, Jordan Brand has also launched a series of apparel and accessories inspired by the colors associated closely with both the Suns and the Knicks. The Retro 8 Tank and 23 Paint T-Shirt are a perfect match for the 8s and Jordan Flight Club ’91s that drop in correlation to this collection, as are the Jordan Bright Light shorts and Performance Sock in Bright Citrus/Royal. The “Suns/Knicks” collection is available now at Champs Sports, so be sure to add a summer-ready dose of color to your wardrobe with the latest Jordan sneakers and apparel.
This Gore-Tex Field Jacket by Nanamica combine a traditional silhouette of a sports coat and modern performance fabrics in order to continuously innovate in the fashion realm. Part of the collection titled “One Ocean, All lands”, this field jacket is made of waterproof Gore-Tex fabric over linen and nylon. It features two waist flap pockets with hidden button closures, a removable neck closure, two handwarmer pockets, one chest welt pocket, and two inner pockets. It seriously eliminates the need to carry around a bag with all these internal organizers. A removable neck closure. A investment piece for those that truly understand the work that go behind this brand. Head over to Roden Gray for yours if you’re willing to drop 5.
This Nanamica Sports Coat Goes Technical with Gore-Tex is a post by Denise Taw on Selectism.
Summer is nearly here, which means it’s time to gear up to hit the court, track or field in the freshest collections from Champs Sports. Including a “Superhero” rendition of the Nike Zoom Hyperdisruptor, brightly-colored Nike Sequalizer shorts and LeBron and KD apparel, you’ll be ready for any game, any time. Head to Champs Sports to complete your look with all the latest Nike and Jordan apparel, and check out the commercial including the “Uniform of Summer” collections, and Russell Westbrook, below.
The newest collection to slide into the Game Plan is centered around the Swingman. Ken Griffey Jr.’s confident style and undeniable power on the diamond continues to inspire Nike to offer looks that honor his dominance. Including a number of items that spotlight Griffey’s signature Swingman silhouette, brand new Seattle Mariners and Neon/Turquoise colorpacks pay homage to “The Kid’s” golden years, while also offering his signature style in the bright colors popular today. You can pick up products from the entire collection this May at Champs Sports, including the latest Nike Air Griffey Max 1 and Nike Air Max 360 Diamond Griff, which are both perfect for your summer sneaker rotation. The “Seattle” Griffey Max 1 is available now, and the Neo-Turquoise pack drops May 11th at your local Champs Sports.
Nike Air Max 360 Diamond Griff Neo Turquoise/Volt-White
They not be printed on the pages of comics books, displayed through the afternoon cartoons, or shown across the silver screens. In fact, you could see a true display of superhuman abilities on any number of NBA games taking place daily, whether it be Kobe Bryant’s Deceptive Speed that will guide the Lakers back to their prime or Kevin Durant’s Ultimate Control which will usher the young OKC Thunder to a new height. Then there is LeBron James’s Unstoppable Power, who along with the Heat have dominated much of the season. These are no tales of fiction but real-life drama played nightly till one team will reign supreme. So to coincide with the upcoming NBA Playoffs and the launch of the Nike Basketball Elite 2.0 Superhero Collection, folks at Champs Sports curated a fantastical collection for its next The Game Plan initiative. All to be available on 4/27 through a Champs Sports locations near you, now the question is who you’re going to choose?
Celebrate the superhuman performance of LeBron, Kobe and KD with the Nike Basketball Elite 2.0 Superhero Collection. Dropping on April 27, 2013, this collection includes amplified versions of the Nike LeBron X, Nike Kobe 8 and Nike KD V that underscore the supernatural power of all three NBA stars. Harness Kevin Durant’s Ultimate Control, Kobe Bryant’s Deceptive Speed and LeBron James’ Unstoppable Power as all three continue to dominate on the court. Matching apparel for the collection is available now, so be sure to head to your local Champs Sports when the shoes release on April 27th.
Los Angeles-based Undefeated have always dipped their toes into sportswear – such is the nature of their brand of streetwear – but recently the label have (logically) taken this love a step further as they are set to release a new collection of technical goods geared for performance training. The apparel retains the recognizable Undefeated look and style, while utilizing synthetic materials such as micropoly, polyester, dryflex and spandex, to offer a level of durability needed when training and providing maximum comfort.
For the inaugural collection, a small but concise range of necessities are offered, including a Tech Full Zip jacket and Tech Half Zip, both comprised of micropoly and spandex dryflex. Two styles of Tech tees will be made available in both a short sleeve and long sleeve offering. Undefeated also presents bottoms, including a basic running pant in black, made of polyester and spandex, as well as a Tech Pant in a micropoly and spandex dryflex combination. In addition to the aforementioned pants, two pairs of shorts will also be offered. The collection releases this Thursday, April 18. (more…)
The latest Jordan collection to launch at Champs Sports features products covered in the “Grape” colorway that was originally seen on the Air Jordan 5. One of the most vaunted Jordan colorways, the “Grapes” continue to be an in-demand shoe today. Therefore, why not stock up on a wealth of Jordan products inspired by such a popular colorway? Check out the wide array of head-to-toe purple and emerald green gear below, and Hook It Up at you local Champs Sports on April 17th once you decide which apparel and accessories to add to your closet.
Thanks to business ventures ranging from Rocawear, Roc Nation, and his 40/40 Clubs to executive production on NBA 2K13, a highly successful memoir, and his stake and influence on the Brooklyn Nets, Jay-Z’s reach has long extended beyond the realm of hip-hop. Now, it appears the iconic rapper and business mogul is set to make further moves into the world of sports as New York Yankess second baseman Robinson Cano has left agent Scott Boras in order to sign with CAA Sports and hire Hov as his representative. The move is the first for the Jay-Z/CAA partnership, which will eventually evolve into Roc Nation Sports as another wing under the Roc Nation umbrella.
Furthermore, ESPN’s Buster Olney has reported that Jay-Z himself is extremely interested in becoming a certified sports agent, first in baseball and, eventually, in football and basketball – a move that would force him to relinquish his minority stake in the Brooklyn Nets. Jay-Z went on to state “Because of my love of sports, it was a natural progression to form a company where we can help top athletes in various sports the same way we have been helping artists in the music industry for years.” Cano is the latest addition to Roc Nation’s overall star-studded roster, which notably includes Rihanna, M.I.A., Timbaland, Santigold, Casey Veggies, and many more. Stay tuned for further developments and sound off on the establishment of Roc Nation Sports below.
