DEAR ST. NICK,

Dear Santa,

You know I've been good all year... Please lemme have this one. Air Jordan XIV "Last Shot",



It's available starting Thursday, December 1 at TITAN Fort and Katipunan.


Sincerely,
Locker Room Legend

JAY AND YAY KNOW VICKY'S SECRET

N****S IN PARIS/// WHITE MODELS TRYIN' TO VIBE TO IT #LAWLZsoHard


STRONGER/// ADRIANA LIMA > YEEZY 2 #NoBrainer

TURKEY WITH YOUR GRAVY /// wL THANK YOU SALE PT. 2

THANKSGIVING HITS!!! It's all there in the flier!

Doors will open at 10AM, but God knows when the queue will start... Probably the night before! So get your sleeping bags and baby wipes ready... It's gonna be Legendary!

weLEGENDARY.

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU /// NIKE ZOOM KD IV

I'm sure you've heard... The almost-lost NBA Season is set to return this Christmas! Though we all look forward to seeing Kobe's fadaway and LeBron's fading hairline, let's take this moment to bask in the glory of the Lockout MVP: Kevin Durant.

The man that's been on a tear since his Tour of China and his showstopping stint in Smart's Ultimate All-Star Weekend has been seen rocking his trusty Nike Zoom KD IIIs day in and day out in a series of colorways... All of that is about to change.

Starting this December, a new KD will usher in the new NBA season... It's latest incarnation: 

The Nike Zoom KD IV.

It features the new Adaptive Fit system, Hyperfuse construction and a Zoom Air unit – a versatile combination for one of basketball’s most electric players.

The Nike Zoom KD IV was built to the exact specifications of Durant, who is closely involved in the design process with Nike Basketball Footwear Design Director Leo Chang.  Chang has led the design for all four of Durant’s Nike signature shoes since 2008. Incorporated for the first time in a basketball shoe, the new Adaptive Fit system provides a lock-down fit with a synthetic strap that wraps up from the inside of the upper and integrates with the laces for superior fit and lateral support.

The Hyperfuse construction on the upper is a composite of three different layers of material that are fused together using a pressing process to create a nearly seamless, one-piece upper that is lightweight, breathable and durable. Furthermore, the Nike Zoom unit in the forefoot provides lightweight, low-profile and responsive cushioning. Lastly, a low collar design provides optimal support and flexibility through the ankle and makes this a versatile shoe for multiple positions on the court.

As Kevin evolves as a basketball player so do his shoes.

“First and foremost my shoe needs to be comfortable - it felt like I had been playing with them the whole season. The Adaptive Fit system is a customized feel and locks me in,” said Durant. 

 

Designed with direct insights from Kevin Durant and his lineage, the Nike Zoom KD IV pays tribute to his team and family with details incorporated into the outsole including a lightning bolt traction pattern representing KD’s team and “Big Chucky” on the heel which pays tribute to KD’s late childhood mentor and coach. The initials “WP” in the shape of a heart on each toe represent Kevin’s parents and “Barbara” is his grandmother’s name. Personal messages as “Work Hard” and “Stay Focused” are printed also on the outsole.

Get your head out of that lockout funk! Celebrate by copping yourself The Scoring Champ's new weapon of choice!

The Nike Zoom KD IV launches on December 1, 2011 in select Nike stores nationwide and will retail at Php4,795.00.

LR:LS "LOCKOUT LEGEND" AWARDEE /// KEVIN DURANT

There has been no other player in history of the game that was as busy during the off-season (Shaq doing movies included) - particularly during this lockout summer, as Kevin Durant.

There were probably a handful that went in, few and far in between - but The Durantula made his presence, and his game, felt all over the basketball world.

From historical Araneta Coliseum, to the legendary Rucker Park... From the land of the Great Wall, to the halls of his Longhorn home, Kevin Durant went hard for the game; being selfless, with no regard to his own well-being or condition, oblivious to the fact that an injury might compromise his season or God-forbid - his career.

With his backpack snuggly slung on his back, he represents the kid in all of us. Playing the role of the backpack baller who has nothing to lose, and everything to gain... The one that hasn't made it yet... Hungry for a quick pick-up to prove to others (and most likely to himself as well) that he has paid his dues, and there is very, VERY little you can do to stop him.




Nobody embodied the famous Jordan clause "For The Love of the Game" more than this dude. Not contented with just playing it, he also made a point of sharing it. He schooled young kids, he shot a movie, played in ads, and participated in Nike's powerful "Basketball Never Stops" campaign.




Locker Room Legends proudly present the "LOCKOUT LEGEND" LOCKOUT SEASON MVP AWARD to
KEVIN DURANT (@KDTrey5) for the amazing summer of hoops and for telling us that the lockout is only as bad as you let it be.

A MOMENT OF GRATITUDE.

THANK YOU PART 2

YOU KNOW IT!!!

More deets will unravel. Keep it here.

weLEGENDARY.

LOCKOUT LEGENDS

So what's up with y'all? I've have been really busy with a bunch of projects, but life's been good all around. Just got home from Korea, one of the most charming places I've been to... Really nice people (yes, OG Koreans are the exact opposite of PI Koreans... True story), Seoul people are so nice that they're running a close 2nd to Davao folk... And they're closing the gap fast.

Anyway, it's been a while since my last post, and I'm assuming you've heard of the Association finally closing a deal and "unlocking out" the league. I just crawled out from under a rock that I was in for the past week and I haven't heard nor read the details of the 15 hour meeting, so right now excuse me for assuming that the December 25 league start is still tentative.

Regardless of it's "up in the air" status, I would like to celebrate this triumph with a short list of the people and moments that made the lockout less... hmm.. Excrutiating.

1. SMART ALL-STAR TEAM
 
With the dark cloud of the Lockout looming over the NBA, The Manila hoops scene was still as bright as ever... If not brighter than ever. The leagues up and coming phenoms as well as their brightest and highly decorated stars showed up in the newly christened Smart-Araneta Coliseum to celebrate the game and the passion.

The rest as they say is history. Were you there?




2. LOCAL HOOP LEAGUES, CHARITY PICK-UPS AND THE PROS THAT WENT HARD FOR THE GAME. #KevinDurant

You've seen the vids in YouTube, you've heard it at sports and inuman chatter, you may have witnessed it in person... The greatness and spectacle of the "season that never was" was truly worthy of a hall of fame induction.

I don't even know where to start.

But lemme tell you something: If I had to pick an MVP for the "LOCKOUT SEASON", it would be this dude:

Click the banner above to see how he damaged Rucker Park!



3. "BASKETBALL NEVER STOPS" NIKE AD CAMPAIGN

My favorite sportswear brand knew how to empathize and sympathize with their millions of heart-broken hoop fans. In a classy and almost subliminal campaign, Nike single-handedly urged everyone that basketball does not end, nor start with the NBA.

The spotlight does not shine on the one who gets paid the fattest, nor most followed on twitter... It shines for the one that wants it the most.




And last but not the least,



4. DEREK FISHER

The rock and the leader of my Lakers was a class act the entire ordeal. I could go on and on and on how he was instrumental in making it all happen for us... But I'm sure you true hoop fans that appreciate a little class and dignity in life and the game already know.

If you have a chance of getting a copy of his semi-autobiography/book on life and basketball, I suggest you cop it right away. It would be really hard not to respect the man after reading it.

CONTEST TIME /// 11.11.11

So... You fiended over Rjay's new 11.11.11 mixtape. You downloaded all free tracks on the site. Then you realize you still want more. Well, I am not one that would leave you hanging... So I am throwing a contest for all y'all who can't get enough of the @derangedpoet's triumphant masterpiece!

Here's how:

1. Like Locker Room Legends on Facebook. Then follow us on twitter, @LockeRoomLegend and @derangedpoet.

2. Of all the free tracks that were available for download featured on the site, tell us which one was your favorite (just one song). Then tell us WHY... in a twitter-style, 140 characters-or-less paragraph. Label your entry with your name and contact details.

I urge you folks to get creative! Post a photo of you, or make a killer banner on Photoshop, or make a video, or just rap about it and mp3 it! Any which way you can, the best way you know how!

3. Three (3) entries will be chosen as top picks. Prizes are as follows:

3rd place:

- A copy of LDP's THE PROJECT Mixtape.

2nd place:

- A DELUXE copy of Rjay's 11.11.11 mixtape.

and the GRAND PRIZE for the top pick:

- A "Here To Own It" Baller band

- A "Here To Own It" Shirt

- A DELUXE copy of Rjay's 11.11.11 mixtape... SIGNED BY THE MAN HIMSELF!

Submit your entries via email to lockerroomlegends@yahoo.com on or before SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22.

Make sure that you type in your name and details in your email if you don't want to put your name and contact number on your creative photo or entry.

Get cracking! Show us that you're here to own it!

LDPeace!

11.11.11

MANIC MONDAY.

Being the most dreaded day of the week, Mondays don't usually get a lot of love from all of us (unless you are like my dad who's into NFL, then yeah... Mondays are pretty awesome).

But TITAN - just for today, is about to change that! Peep the flier below, everything is there!




Just so you know what's dropping, here they are:






Why would you even think of copping these bad boys for jacked up prices when you have a chance of grabbing them at retail?

Monday never felt this exciting! See y'all later!

#ForLoveOfTheGame

DAYS 8-9-10: "ELEVEN" #11.11.11

10-20 years from now your kids might ask you, "Pops... Where were you when 11.11.11 dropped?", dude your answer better be, "I was at RONAC... Right in the thick of it, son!"

History is upon us! Today Rjay drops his magnum opus, 11.11.11 Mixtape.



As we are nearing the drop time, here are the free tracks from days 8, 9, and 10:

DAY 8 - Genesis feat. Yumi, Ruby Ibarra and Jonan Aguilar (Produced by BoJam) 

DOWNLOAD LINK

DAY 9 - Wordplay feat. Ninks (Produced by BoJam)
DOWNLOAD LINK

DAY 10 - FFF (Produced by BoJam)
DOWNLOAD LINK

SEE YOU GUYS AT RONAC LATER!!!

LDPeace.

HELLO, IT'S THE MARTIAN / (FILL IN THE BAR) #NIKESB

HIT 'EM HIGH / HIT 'EM HIGH / HIT 'EM HIGH
HIT 'EM LOW / HIT 'EM LOW / HIT 'EM LOW

11.12.11.
SATURDAY.
weLEGENDARY
RONAC.
2PM.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

@weLEGENDARY... YOU CRAZY, SON!

MANDIRIGMANG PILIPINO /// LIMITED EDITION NIKE ULTIMATUM KO HOODY

To join the armory of Nike x Manny Pacquiao's 2011 Holiday Collection, teaser images of this very limited Manny Pacquiao hoody surfaced on the net; dubbed Nike Ultimatum KO.

A nod to the Pacman's position as Lieutenant Colonel in the Philippine Army Reserve, the hoody has this camo green finish on a seemingly breathable fabric. Military-inspired patches are strategically attached on the sleeves and chest.

Sadly, I don't think this will reach local Nike retailers; it will be available tomorrow specifically at Nike Las Vegas, and the 21 Mercer store in New York. Also through the Nike BOOM app.

More from the official Nike presser:

In preparation for Manny Pacquiao’s bout this weekend, Nike has created a special limited edition Nike Ultimatum KO Hoody celebrating Manny’s military lineage. Beginning November 11, the hoody is available in limited quantities through the Nike BOOM app, Niketown Las Vegas and 21 Mercer in New York. On November 12, it’s available at the Montalban in Los Angeles. The product is inspired by Manny's boxing pedigree and his rank as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Philippine Army Reserve.

The Nike Manny Pacquiao Ultimatum KO Hoody features Nike Sphere technology to insulate and breathe, without adding weight. Special badges on the hoody honor Manny. Be on the lookout for Manny unveiling the limited edition Nike hoody at Friday’s weigh-in in Las Vegas.

 

THE BLINDSIDE.

I think I'm legally blind without my glasses, but these weLegendary x DEATHWISH shades are so dope they make me wanna ditch my heavy graded specs and just chill in the blurry darkness of the world!

Mr. weLegendary wrote on his site:

"This project took us about 1 1/2 years, now it is finally here...

A great way to celebrate wL RONAC's 1st year.

This will be limited and when it's gone, it's gone.

The wLxDW shades will be available in wL RONAC and wL KAMUNING this saturday.

I just wanna say thank to the good people at BAKERBOYS first off is Josh (who doesn't work there now but basically started this idea), Leslie for making this work, Mark for making sure it gets into our hands. Also I wanna thank Oyet of RADYO! thanks for the keeping the hustle alive my friend.

We're not here to change things, we're just making it a little more fun..." 

Nothing but respect! Big ups to weLegendary and DEATHWISH! Don't you just love it when dope things come thru?

php500.00!!! Cop them or go blind! LOL

A FORCE WITHOUT WARNING /// NIKE TRAINER 1.3 MAX BREATHE "MANNY PACQUIAO"

Manny Pacquiao is not just a Filipino, or a fighter, or a lawmaker... He's a force of nature.

And just like a devastating storm, or a category 9.0 earthquake, or Pacman's left hook, the Nike Trainer 1.3 Breathe "Manny Pacquiao" came with the quietest of warnings.

"BREATHE" might actually be a giant understatement to describe the gravitational pull of this shoe:

-360 Air Unit.
-Hyperfuse upper.
-Nike+ equipped.
-Effective Filipino color blocking.

An all-around strong trainer worthy of flying Pacquiao's flag.

///

Manny knows the goddess of Victory.


Manny knows Steve.


Manny knows Hyperfuse tech.


Manny knows destiny.


Manny knows POWER.


Manny knows how to lace it up in style.


Manny knows how to live it up.


Manny knows that greatness is in the details.


Manny knows stacks.


Manny knows.


For more photos, you can check out our friend Solemovement's post here.

DAY 7: "VISION OF A HUSTLER" #11.11.11

DAY 7: "VISION OF A HUSTLER" by Rjay of LDP feat. aero produced by Bojam
Artwork by Dee Jae Paeste

TWO OF MY FAVORITE EMCEES ON ONE TRACK? NEED I SAY MORE.

"The streets of Manila nothing realer that's where I'm from

we working day and night you better recognize holmes

we hustle harder than White Man Can't Jump

Defense ain't no chump even MJ can't dunk"

 DOWNLOAD THAT GOOD ISH HERE.

THEY NOW STAND ON THE HILL /// TITAN KATIPUNAN OPENING

The Brotherhood of the Locker Room recaps Titan Katipunan's very successful opening event. Aside from that, we also took time to show you the architectural detail that went into the new store.

Feel free to check out both entries to see what's up. Just click on the corresponding image jumper below.

Photos might be good, but it doesn't beat being there! So drop by Titan Katipunan now! They're up and running. Located at the 3rd Floor, Regis Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

Mad love and big ups to the Titan crew for a great event. Congrats!

FOR LOVE OF THE GAME.

DAYS 4-5-6: MAJOR BACKLOGGIN' #11.11.11

My apologies for all y'all Rjay of LDP fans that have been fiendin' on his 11.11.11 on the daily! Ha ha yours truly enjoyed the holidays a bit too much! Anyway, I'm back on the grind and here are the backlogged tracked from Day 4, 5 and 6.

Click on the Artwork to download. :)

DAY 4: "GOLD" by Rjay of LDP feat. Vaughn produced by Bojam
Artwork by Ira Cordero

"This is track # 17 from the mixtape. It's the first international collaboration that I did almost 2 years ago with the homie Vaughn who was previously a part of a massive hiphop crew in Dubai called The Recipe. Vaughn is currently in Europe and deep into production. Watch out for more material from Vaughn and I! This is definitely not the last of it. And yeah have I mentioned that I have 2 international collabs on the mixtape itself? You better get ready! 

"Clock's tickin' now making every second count

make the crowd go loud, hit it hard go blaow!

Bow down to the kings of the sound

we'll just keep elevating and never go down" 

 NOTE: Have you ever heard of Spandau Ballet? ;)" -- Rjay

DAY 5: "DON'T PISS ME OFF" by Rjay of LDP feat. Lloyd, Thyro & ONE3D produced by Bojam
Artwork by Ira Cordero

"Rock, rock on!

"With my words like bullets you should probably stay kinetic

cause you'd attract this metal like you was magnetic" -- Rjay

DAY 6: "FIRST LOVE" by Rjay of LDP produced by Bojam
Artwork by Thyro Alfaro

"YOU ALREADY KNOW!

"Inspired by your fire eternal I'd never lose it

I love you forever I'll keep coming up with songs to prove it" -- Rjay

FROM THE SUBURBS TO THE STADIUM /// TITAN KATIPUNAN EVENT RECAP

Another great event by the Titan crew as their 3rd store opens in Katipunan! Congrats to the Titan fam: Sir Jeff (amazing to finally meet you sir!), Sir Dennis, Sir Raoul, Sir Levon, the hard working staff! Good job as always!

We were late to the raffle (they gave out LeBron 9 Cannons via lottery), so I am sorry for the lack of documentation! But good cheers and warm big ups went around the cozy brand new store! Saw the same good 'ol folks that have now become LRL staples, a bunch of ball players just chilling and having a grand time, and some new faces and young blood coming up in the game! Good mix of people and vibes, all passionate about basketball and kicks.

Music for the evening were provided by DJ Mars Miranda. Love it when good music is mixed in an event like this. Mad props to that dude as well.

If you missed it, man... You missed out on a really good night! But I hope the photos are enough to make you feel like you made it. But hey, Titan Katipunan is now up and running, so drop by soon, yeah? New store is at 3rd Floor, Regis Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

On with the photos!

BRAND NEW STORE...!


Same happy people. Big ups to Dennis! Congrats bro!


Heavy Hitters: Martin of Solemovement, Mark of weLegendary, JC, and Doc Mon!


A lot of good stuff to go around!


ALL OF THE LIGHTS!!!


HOT TWINS. #AM1


It's hard not to be drawn in by this much energy in the room!


The always hard working Paul!


The always hard working Titan barbers! Everyone's partying around them, and they're still cutting hair! #Hardwork #Hustle #BarberSwag


The always hard working Jen, Gianni and Bert! The team is strong!


The famous podium. Now you know what's up.


Even here in deep enemy territory, My dude Raoul still running ish hard! Idol kita kuya Uli! Ha ha! #AnimoLaSalle #BAWSE


Nothing but respect for the dude and the talent. DJ Mars on deck.


Architecture is good and all, but just to keep it 100... I wish I had THEIR day job. Congrats Jeff!


Happy customers... Another Titan specialty!


Lace 'em up, young blood!


Took a break from the dopeness and had dinner in the happiest place on Earth... SHAKEY'S. Ayo Shakey's... You better holla at your boy quick! I'm up on your joints like clockwork. #TheStreakContinues


Your half plus my half makes us whole. #PizzaLove


BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE! PBA + SHAKEY'S = Died and went to heaven.


After that hearty meal, we went back to Titan when the mad crowd thinned out. It was time for me to make a feature on the interiors... You can check it out here. CLICK the jumper:


OH SHYT!!! Look who it is... It's Mikki and Martin! Nice seeing you, pards!


RACKS ON RACKS ON RACKS




It was a good night!


It was so good... That out loud, I challenged this dude to one-on-one. He said, "Sige ba!" I'mma schedule a date and let you know how it went down. #KieferRavena #TRUESTORY #IShytYouNot


Aww man! That cube is so sick, I want one! Locker Room Legend needs THAT LOCKER!!!


There you go good people of the Locker Room! Find time to drop by Titan Katipunan, ayt?
Thanks TITAN for the awesome time! Congrats on your 3rd!

FOR LOVE OF THE GAME. :)