After spending a week in Dallas, I was ready to go. And while heading back to New York was high on my priority list, I decided to make a pitstop in my old stomping grounds of Portland, Ore. Having gone to school in P-Town, any chance I get to make it out there, I take. So with Li-Ning USA’s grand opening reception taking place on Monday, it was a no-brainer. Read More »

With the world becoming more globalized every day, it was only a matter of time before sneaker companies from overseas started planting roots on U.S. soil. And what better place than in Sneaker Valley, otherwise known as Portland, Oregon. Li-Ning, one of the leading sports brands in China, has done just that with the opening of their first U.S.-based showroom located in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District. Home to a vast array of creative talent, especially in athletic footwear and apparel design, the brand – along with the help of Baron Davis – will host an exclusive group of local and national media (including yours truly) next Monday. Read More »

While Baron Davis was in China over the summer on a tour with his shoe company, Li-Ning, he created the following video as he passed through Shanghai. Check it out, and if you think you can compete, challenge Boom Dizzle with your best video of you passing through.

Before the season, it seemed fitting that Baron Davis chose to don No. 1 for the Los Angeles Clippers, as the fate of the franchise has fallen on his shoulders. Despite falling on hard times this season, if that other team in Los Angeles is ever going to turn things around, they need B-Dizzle to be an integral part. Read More »