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Following the release of a set of Kimonos displaying Eastern and Western conference team logos, the NBA and Albino & Preto reconnect once again to celebrate this year’s upcoming All-Star Weekend. The A&P All-Star NBA Kimonos are found in both white and black with “Wine” and “Gold” accent hues of the Cleveland Cavaliers, a nod to this year’s host city. The Kimono tops feature All-Star 2022 and NBA embroidery accompanied by A&P branding on the sleeves. Woven patches decorate the sides of the matching pants, and the set comes with a knapsack for easy carrying. “Whether it’s the hardwood or the tatami, we share the common ground for toughness and hard work. In jiu-jitsu, we all strive for progress and a moment to shine just like an NBA All-Star,” A&P wrote in a press release. T...

Sotheby’s is set to auction a piece of Kobe Bryant NBA history. On January 22, 2006, Bryant score a monumental 81-points agains the Toronto Raptors, marking the second highest points scored by any player in a single NBA game. Wilter Chamberlain, who scored 100-points in a game in 1962, still holds the record. In honor of one of Bryant’s greatest achievements and landmark games, Sotheby’s is auctioning off the Black Mamba’s Los Angeles Lakers shooting shirt worn by the legend prior to his 2006 game. The bidding for the single lot will start at $200,000 USD. This marks the first time Bryant-worn memorabilia has hit the auction block. The owner of the piece will also be offered a one-of-one NFT designed by Karvin Cheung, creator of Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball, which are amongst...

Tennis pro Novak Djokovic has officially said that he would rather miss out on any future Grand Slam opportunities than get the COVID vaccination. Djokovic’s vaccination status has been an issue lately. Earlier this year, the tennis player was unable to play in 2022 Australian Open due to his unvaccinated status which led to the cancelation of his Australian visa. The 20-time Grand Slam champion recently told the BBC, “I was never against vaccination, but I’ve always supported the freedom to choose what you put in your body.” Djokovic’s rival Rafael Nadal recently went on to win his 21st Grand Slam singles title, marking the most championships won by any male tennis player. When asked why Djokovic was willing to forgo the chance to become the greatest male tennis player in the world and th...

Following a joint Blue Box, Circa 3021 series, Daniel Arsham and Tiffany & Co. reunite for a co-branded Tiffany Blue basketball. As the creative director of the Cavaliers, Daniel Arsham brought about the new collaborative product for this year’s 2022 All-Star Weekend which will be held at his home court, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The special-edition Wilson basketball features black Tiffany & Co. and Arsham Studio co-branding text as well as double-A monogram panels. A luxurious ribboned Tiffany Blue box comes as packaging. The Daniel Arsham x Tiffany & Co. basketball will be available exclusively at the Cavaliers All-Star Weekend pop-up between February 18 to 20 for $575 USD. For reference, Tiffany’s Spalding basketballs are currently selling on the market for up...