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Russ Bengtson

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How Nike SB Hype Returned from the Dead

By Russ Bengtson

The Best Sneakers in the NBA All-Star Game, Every Year Since 1988

6 Times Sneakers Stole the Show at the NBA All-Star Game

By Russ Bengtson

Why LeBron James Should Call Himself the GOAT

By Russ Bengtson

Why Allen Iverson Was the Lovable, Relatable Superstar Michael Jordan Could Never Be

The Best Hip-Hop Producer Alive, Every Year Since 1979

The Best NBA Opening Night Sneakers Every Year Since 2002

The Evolution of Nike Air Max

How Nike Air Max Took Over Sneaker Culture

What Nike's "Just Do It" Ad Means for Colin Kaepernick

By Russ Bengtson

A History of Rucker Park: The True Mecca of Basketball

The Best Sneakers in the NBA Finals Every Year Since Michael Jordan's First Championship

Ray Allen Tells Us It's All Love Between Him and His Old Celtics Teammates

By Russ Bengtson

There Wouldn't Be Nike Without Air Max

By Russ Bengtson

The 10 Best Rivalries in the NBA Right Now

By Russ Bengtson

Dear Sneakerheads, Leave Dad Shoes to Dads

By Russ Bengtson

Charles Barkley Told Us Why He'll Never Join Twitter

By Russ Bengtson

Dwyane Wade Told Us Why He Wants LeBron in the NBA Playoffs

By Russ Bengtson

Where Does Jordan Brand Go From Here?

By Russ Bengtson

Ranking Michael Jordan's NBA All-Star Game Performances, From Worst to Best

By Russ Bengtson