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NBA Top 10 Plays of the Decade
December 30, 2009 / Posted in Kicks / Sports

ESPN recently selected the Top 10 NBA plays of the decade. Watch buzzer beaters, alley opps, dunks and more from some of the best players in the league, like Chris Paul, Tracy Mcgrady, Kobe Bryant,  and others. What plays do you think should have made the cut?

 

 

Start the new year looking fresh in a pair of basketball kicks. Check out some of our top sellers over at JimmyJazz.com and Jimmy Jazz stores. Don't get caught tripping like Allen Iverson!

 

 

Force Thirteen by Air Jordan

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Twelve Retro by Air Jordan

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Sixty Plus Sneaker by Jordan

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December 30, 2009 / Posted in Kicks / Sports
Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Dunk on Reindeers!
December 21, 2009 / Posted in Funny / Kicks / Sports

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In the spirit of Christmas (and basketball), Nike Basketball delivers yet another hilarity with it's Kobe Bryant and LeBron James puppets, with music provided by hip-hop legend, KRS-One (who also plays a stylish Santa in the clip). The trio gets called on by 3 trash talking reindeers to the court. Gets who gets dunked on?

 

 

If your in the Ohio area, make sure to swing by the Jimmy Jazz store in LeBron James' hometown of Akron and cop' the LeBron James Nike Zoom. Also available at JimmyJazz.com in all black.

 
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December 21, 2009 / Posted in Funny / Kicks / Sports
Allen Iverson Gets Hit With A Crossover
December 16, 2009 / Posted in Kicks / Sports

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So Allen Iverson may have just been better off retiring from the game of basketball. Back in September, Iverson was traded to Memphis Grizzlies from the Detroit Pistons. Since his trade to Memphis, Iverson was upset that he had to ride the bench, due to serious back injury. Shortly after, in November, Iverson and the Grizzlies parted their ways and Iverson made his way back to the team he first started his professional career with, the Philadelphia 76ers.

But, it may have just been better for the Hampton, VA born Iverson to just settled on top. During a game with the Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey gave Iverson the business. Some may say that that Stuckey, 23, hit Iverson with a astonishing cross-over, but others argue that Allen Iverson tripped. You be the judge.

 


To keep Allen Iverson on top of his game, we compiled some of our hottest basketball kicks. Here's what we recommend for Iverson to roc on the court.

 

Half Cent Sneaker by Nike

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Nike Air Bakin by Nike

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Zoom Sneaker by Nike

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Twelve Retro Sneaker by Jordan

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December 16, 2009 / Posted in Kicks / Sports
Floyd Mayweather Talks About Manny Pacquiao
November 17, 2009 / Posted in Sports

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Boxer Manny Pacquiao recently defeated Miguel Cotto in a brutal 12 round match this past Saturday at the MGM Grand Hotel for the WBO welterweight title. The winner, Manny, will now face off reigning and undefeated champ, Floyd Joy Mayweather. Jr (who has a flawless record of 40-0).

Here's a clip of Floyd 'Pretty Boy' Mayweather giving his opinion on the Pacquiao's recent match with Miguel Cotto, his thoughts on how the sport of boxing perceives him and more.

 

 

In the past, Mayweather has been criticize by boxing insiders and fans of the sport for not taking on worthy of opponents. If that's the case, Floyd (who is often referred to as Pretty Boy and Money Mayweather) can't do much running now. Both Pacquiao and Mayweather will box-off in the ring in 2010.

 

 

 

 
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November 17, 2009 / Posted in Sports
Serena Williams Covers ESPN Magazine
October 6, 2009 / Posted in Sports

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Serena Williams, Tennis Superstar & Common's super boo, is currently featured on ESPN The Magazine "Body Issue", due to hit stands this Friday, October 9th. She looks fierce!!!

The "Body Issue" also features over 30 popular sports figures. Which include Dwight Howard (aka Superman), Manny Pacquiao and NFL players Casey Hampton and Torry Holt... amongst others. For more info, pep USA Today.

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Photo Source: RealTalkNY.Net.

 
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October 6, 2009 / Posted in Sports
Michael Jordan, Nike, AND adidas???
August 27, 2009 / Posted in Kicks / Sports / TV

It's hard to believe that early in Michael Jordan's career, the basketball great was cornered by German-based footwear & apparel performance brand, adidas. In the video, below, the former NBA player says that Nike gave him a deal that was to good to refuse. Jordan also admits that while in college he wore Converse sneakers (side note: The North Carolina Tar Heels were sponsored by Converse), and never wore Nike until he inked a Nike contract. Along with the sportswear leader, Nike, Jordan has been a major spokesperson for Gatorade, Ball Park Franks, McDonalds, Hanes, Wheaties, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, Rayovac, Wheaties, and MCI. 

 

Today, the Nike Jordan brand is one of the most in demand in the country. It's also been a athletic sponsor for college sports programs such as Cincinnati, St. John's, Gerogetown, and Michael Jordan's old school North Carolina. The brand also endorses players from all sports realms, including Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets), Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets), Terrel Owens (Buffalo Bills), Derek Jeter (New York Yankees), and several others. 

Who knows what would have happen if Michael Jordan would have signed a sneaker contract with adidas. Would sneaker heads camp out for a 3-stripped branded Jordan shoe? The world would never know. But, we do know that the Air Jordan Jumpman Logo and Nike Swoosh is internationally synonymous with MJ.

 

Here's a old school commercial for Nike Air Jordan, staring Michael Jordan (as himself) and Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon. 

 

Shop Air Jordan for Women, Men, Boys, and Girls at JimmyJazz.com!

 

Women Air Jordan One Retro  

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Mens Air Jordan Force Nine 

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Boys Air Jordan CP3 

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Girls Air Jordan Force 9

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August 27, 2009 / Posted in Kicks / Sports / TV
Streetball Update: Sean Bell All-Stars vs. Tru Warriors!
July 30, 2009 / Posted in Jimmy Jazz Stores / Sports / Music / TV

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New York City streets are heating up this summer with some serious streetball action at the legendary Rucker Park in Harlem... and Jimmy Jazz, your #1 fashion destination is proud to be a retail partner at this year's Entertainer's Basketball Classic (EBC) tournament!

The EBC is synonymous with Rucker Park and streetball. Every summer thousands flock to the EBC/ Rucker games to watch stunning ankle-brecking and rim shaking dunks from respected streetballer's and promising NBA draft picks. Past celeb spotting's include Jay-Z, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Denzel Washingston, The Game, Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo, Alicia Keys and a ton of others. NBA stars who have hit the concrete include Los Angeles' Lakers MVP Kobe Bryant and Nate Robinston & Al Harrignton from the New York Knicks.

 

(Pictured below): Chris Brown running up-and-down the blacktop at Rucker Park this past Monday, July 27th.

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For the remainder of the tournament, JimmyJazz.com will be bringing you game highlights and behind-the-scence sideline action before the shows air on "EBC Live At Rucker Park" on MSG, which currently airs every Thursday at 7:00 pm and is hosted by Michael Bivins (New Edition fame) and the the beautiful, Tahiry Jose.

 

(Pictured below): Tahiry chops it up with rapper/ producer Ron Browz and the voice of New York Angie Martinez (Hot 97). 

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Tonight's game features Coach Rahemm Wiggins' (AKA Rah) Sean Bell All-Stars versus Ron Artest's Tru Warriors, lead by Coach Eric Marshall. Co-host Tahiry also takes a moment to interview the wife of the late Sean Bell, Nicole Paultre Bell. Also, make sure to keep your eyes on the 18-year old Lance "Born Ready" Stephenson from Sean Bell All-Stars, the kid is destined to be the next Lebron James (yeah, we said it!!!). The episode also makes us a bit more familiar with a streetball legend with serious on-court swag and the craziest ball handle you will ever see, Molly "The Future" Nesmith. This is a must watch!

 

(Pictured below): A image of Rucker Park in Harlem, NYC. 

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For more info make sure you check out EBCSports.com & JimmyJazz.com!

 

Photos Sources: BounceMag.com, NYPost.com & MSG.com.

 
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July 30, 2009 / Posted in Jimmy Jazz Stores / Sports / Music / TV
Coming Soon: Supra Footwear
July 15, 2009 / Posted in Kicks / Sports

Popular skateboard footwear brand, Supra, will soon be sold at specially selected stores. New York shoppers can visit our Bay Plaza Shopping Center location in the Bronx and our sister store SND in Jamaica, Queens.

Professional skateboarder (& Angela Simmons' ex-boyfriend) is one of many popular skateboarder's endorsed by Supra. Here's a look at "Compton Ass Terry" upcoming fall release: 

 

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More info and locations coming soon! Here's a taste of what Supra has ready for fall of 2009:

 

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July 15, 2009 / Posted in Kicks / Sports
Darren Stone Hangs Out at Jimmy Jazz!
June 23, 2009 / Posted in Jimmy Jazz Stores / Sports

NFL star, Darren Stone, Safety for the Baltimore Ravens was recently in our 125th street store in Harlem, NYC!

JimmyJazz.com was on the scene was actually had the opportunity to interview the 23 year old who originally hails from Lockport, New York.

Stay tuned for our video interview with D. Stone!

 

D. Stone (Safety for the Baltimore Ravens) kicking it by our footwear section

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June 23, 2009 / Posted in Jimmy Jazz Stores / Sports
Dwight Howard Covers NBA Live 2010
June 15, 2009 / Posted in Sports / Video Games

Although the Magic are going to the 'Magic Kingdom' empty handed, congrats to the Center, Dwight Howard (aka Superman) for becoming the cover athlete on NBA Live 2010! Here's a trailor from the videogame:

 

 

 

Cover for the forthcoming NBA Live 2010

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June 15, 2009 / Posted in Sports / Video Games