Chi McBride & The Kitchen Crew Present Coach K w/ 800 win Commemorative Gift

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RockDeep	Chi McBride & The Kitchen Crew Present Coach K w/ 800 win Commemorative Gift		Lead	[-]
Posts: 8343 03/12/08 1:29 AM NikeTalk Legend	Tags : None Hey NT & Beyond... You will only see these pics here and on Maze's KIX&the City. Here's a Note From Chi himself to give you guys some background that he wanted to share with NT: Well here's the story. The last time I was on campus a little over a month ago, My man JB..(He only wants 2b known by that handle) in the Innovative Kitchen, invited me to be a part of something VERY unique. He was approached by Eric Lautenbach, head of NIKE college basketball, to design a 1 of 1 commemorative AF1 in honor of DUKE University's Coach K celebrating his historic 800th win. JB asked if I would like to be a part of the design process and give MY input on this special shoe. I was completely honored and JUMPED at the opportunity. The three of us sat down for lunch the next day to discuss our ideas. My input was to make the front half of the shoe out of gray flannel with brass eyelets and black laces. This reminiscent of the cadet uniform jacket at Westpoint, where he was recruited to play, under legendary Coach Bob Knight. I also suggested that the shoe have a white midsole and gum outsole, because, well, whats cleaner on an AF1 that that joint. JB added the Shoulder patch from the jacket to the tongue, as well as the rest of the kicks' design, and the BOX...WHICH IS BANANNAS. Eric provided us with the names of Coach K's parents, brother, wife and three daughters, all of whose names are lasered inscribed deeply into the wood, (ACTUAL GYM FLOORING) of the box's inner rim. The DUKE is actually suede inserted between the uppers leather and pushed through a cutout in the white coach leather. The joint does defy description, and Coach K was very moved by this gift. It sits under protected glass in the DUKE University Cameron indoor trophy case. Though JB says "I wish I had more time to put this together, I would do them over if I had the chance" Me?...I wouldnt change a thing. Oh, yeah..except they'd be a 2 of 2 !!!LOL... Enjoy, Chi Check the Designers: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ..............I'm Just Doin Me........... Visit Sneaker Art Forum - DRC & PS Threads For All Designers & PLMs PartnershipThread Yes: I appreciate Big Breasts
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Shadi914		#1	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 7183 03/12/08 1:34 AM	sick chi and the whole gang came out with a great design whats going on rock yo chi I know you reading this If you got any kicks you wanna get rid of since we wear the same size
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DimondJ15		#2	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1005 03/12/08 1:38 AM	as much as I HATE Dook.... those are pretty clean.... Jericholics Anonymous BREAK THE WALLS DOWN!!!!!! PSN ID: DiamondJ15
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PO2345		#3	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 4358 03/12/08 1:42 AM	There straight.....I mean it's not a model that makes me go , but i love the Detail and craftsmanship. The Box is insane. Chi's Jordan 3/AF1 Collabo is MUUUUCH Better.. Rock.....You been extra humbled since you met him recently, what's up with you?!?... PO ..:team TEXAS:.. .:210:. Last Edited By: PO2345 03/12/08 1:44 AM. Edited 1 time.
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200nikesdeep		#4	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 919 03/12/08 1:46 AM	I always respect rock deep but i gotta say i like the box more then the shoes. YA MON
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dkballer22		#5	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1918 03/12/08 1:52 AM	Those are nice, I especially like the wooden box, great details, thanks for the pics rockdeep
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RockDeep		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 8344 03/12/08 2:08 AM NikeTalk Legend	Hey PO.. I met Chi last year in the Jordan Sky Loft with Wifey... We just happened to get up for other reasons since and let me tell you he is like your boy you've known since you were kids. First convo with us went about 45 minutes and I was like Daaaaaaaaaaaaaamn this dude knows his kicks... Down to Earth an entertainer as you will ever meet. It's good that I am not Star Struck havin met MJ himself before... I believe out of all the Famous people I have ever met MJ was the only one I ever felt like a straight BEECH in front of!!! lololol Hell the second time he actually called me by name and I couldn't stop smiling... like "this mickey flick KNOWS MY NAME" My girl at the time who worked for the Wiz said I didn't even look at HER like that!! lol.. On the real Chi is a cool cat. I don't think he was tryin to awe everyone with sharing the pics.. just sharing because he LOVES NT...and as proud to be apart of the Project. Who would have ever put Coach K and Chi McBride in the same circle right? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ..............I'm Just Doin Me........... Visit Sneaker Art Forum - DRC & PS Threads For All Designers & PLMs PartnershipThread Yes: I appreciate Big Breasts
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PO2345		#7	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 4359 03/12/08 2:19 AM	^^^ No Doubt....I definately know what you mean.... It's not every day you see something like this... Yea you told me about the MJ Story a while back.... I still remember it to this day....It was in the same conversation when you were telling me about that gruesome drive you had to partake in when heading to Oregon for that Full-Time position....:lol Your texts had me rollin.....You were HEATED!!!!...:rollin Good Stuff though....I can always count on you for something.... Out. PO ..:team TEXAS:.. .:210:. Last Edited By: PO2345 03/12/08 2:22 AM. Edited 2 times.
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tdog91184		#8	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 6105 03/12/08 2:21 AM	I don't know if I would rock those myself, but I greatly appreciate the craftsmanship and detail put into that package. Overall a very classy shoe for a tremendous feat. SidelineApparel.com - New Arrivals - Check Us Out! August Coupon Code: sideline831810 = 10% Off ALL Online Purchases August Sale: 10-25% Off Almost EVERYTHING. My Shoe Collection
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23ska909red02		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 23943 03/12/08 2:23 AM Administrator	Hey, Rock... is there any way you could upload the pictures through something other than picturetrail? For some reason, I can't see picturetrail pics; I've never been able to on this laptop, and I bought it brand new last summer. I'd appreciate it, because I'd love to see these. FOR SALE: Kid LeBron III (sz. 11.5, NDS) <>< † † † ><> 4L 8O 15S16 T23 !42 <>< † † † ><> I NEED DUNKMAN IIs or IIIs, SZ. 10.5-12; HIT ME UP! My 5 teams: 1. L. A. A N G E L S , 2. L. A. L A K E R S (I grew up on Angels/Lakers games), 3. U K W I L D C A T S (my wife is from Kentucky), 4. TN T I T A N S (we married and started our lives together in Tennessee), 5. L. A. S P A R K S (WNBA/Sparks fan since Day One). When my teams aren't playing, I'll always show love for these SoCal teams: L.A. CLIPPERS, S.D. PADRES , Anaheim DUCKS, USC TROJANS , S.D. CHARGERS, L.A. AVENGERS , L.A. DODGERS, U.C.L.A. BRUINS , L.A. KINGS, L.A. GALAXY. "This game is in the refrigerator! The door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter's gettin hard, and the Jello's jigglin!" -Chick Hearn (R.I.P.)
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RockDeep		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 8345 03/12/08 2:38 AM NikeTalk Legend	^^ Ska.. Email me.. It's easier for me that way, cause I don't have anything other than P.T. and I barely use that. I just copy and paste from other sites usually!! lolol.. I don't even use the URL's once I found out I could backclick on a picture and just paste it!! You know the email addy. PO: Just know when I return back to the East Coast... It will be by Plane My man.. and my Vehicles will be transported cause I aint EVER doin that drive again!!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ..............I'm Just Doin Me........... Visit Sneaker Art Forum - DRC & PS Threads For All Designers & PLMs PartnershipThread Yes: I appreciate Big Breasts Last Edited By: RockDeep 03/12/08 2:50 AM. Edited 1 time.
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airon0828		#11	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 26 03/12/08 2:41 AM	bad +!$ thanks for sharing, great story behind the shoe and probably something we wouldnt have seen except for this moment UNEVERKNOW
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airmaxes		#12	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 506 03/12/08 2:46 AM	Honestly, those joints are SICK! Good story too NICE1TAKE5 Premium Auctions China Hyperdunks $149.96
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baby dill		#13	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 6223 03/12/08 3:03 AM	Man, the box is a piece of art in itself. I really like the view from the front toe area. Makes the shoe look really good. The one thing MISSING from this picture is Coach K WEARING them joints. How hilarious would that be. The day I see Coach K in some Forces is the day I can die a happy man. STRONGSAUCE AUCTIONS RAWLEW 2K5 SET, LEBRON 3 PE's, OG's & A TON MORE!!!
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you big dummy		#14	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 7843 03/12/08 3:08 AM	For a dummy, you make a lot of sense "What can they say now?"
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thagreatj		#15	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 5879 03/12/08 4:11 AM	Knowin the story and the "little things" that went into made the shoe...nicely done. TEAMCOWBOYS "WE like some wild COWBOYS comin to get YOU at high noon" FS: Retro Jordan 5(black and silver)sz. 10.5 $2000: Black Foams 11.5,$220
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Clutchshooter		#16	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 3981 03/12/08 4:14 AM	i thought that note was by rock. i was like 'so what the hell does chi have to do with it?' got my reading right tho . i didnt know boston public was a sneakerhead like that. seems as is he's pretty down with some of the creative team as well. shoes are okay. box is nice. lasered shoe tag is dope as heck, even the barcode is lasered on . i know its supposed to look rustic like that but they should have used a cleaner wood for the box. EDIT just looked it up, how did i not know boston legal was a spinoff of boston public? i was just like 'chi sure is in a lot of shows based in boston . ' Kansas Jayhawks 2007-2008 National Champions ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK Team Peace 'What the World Really Needs Right Now' Clutch. Last Edited By: Clutchshooter 03/12/08 4:23 AM. Edited 4 times.
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dyyhard		#17	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 14381 03/12/08 4:29 AM	just an awesome commemorative. box is dope. good ideas with meaning into the construction of the parts. dyyhardsvault - cool stuff for sale Laker fans see Sam Cassell outside the Celtics' bus - vid Why is Shelden Williams @ the Olympics? Pineapple Express HS girlfriend(Candace) - HS jocks(USA Mens team)
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SinnerP		#18	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 943 03/12/08 5:43 AM	Props to Rock for sharin... that box is off the hook... the kicks are pretty nice too... VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES TeamMUFC
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Destination Kicks		#19	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 6210 03/12/08 7:37 AM	I hate Coach K, and I'm a little salty at Nike for this. "Aww man That's easy... Imagin' talkin to a chick while in mid-push... Now that my friend takes skills" - HarmCityHustler "There is a fanbase that wants to hear good music, but there is a media that promotes foolishness." -Rhymefest "It ain't what you got, it's the Hublot." -Swizz Beats
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emmanuelabor		#20	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 2713 03/12/08 12:09 PM	its hot that the box is made from the actual gym flooring.....that may be the nicest touch of all but they NEED to let me up in that kitchen the word LOVE starts with an "L" for a reason
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