Just in time for the Winter 2011 Bread&Butter trade show in Berlin, trailblazing online magazine HighSnobiety.com released its highly anticipated second print issue. And the magazine delivers like the Mailman. Also due to a beautiful 10 page K1X spread named “Coast to Coast” shot in L.A. and NYC, starring streetballers from both coasts as well as NBA Legend Charles Oakley. “Coast to Coast” is also a preview of K1X’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Enjoy!

Photo credit: Robert Wunsch

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After giving Rudy Gay more than he could handle two years ago, our friends over at TFB have once again come up with a solution to get the Slam Dunk Contest during All Star Weekend back on track. Make sure to watch the video below for nineteen, count them, nineteen dunks that have never been done in the contest. Let’s hope Blake & company are watching.

When TZ, a Munich-based newspaper, caught up with pro baller Bastian Doreth the other day to play NBA 2k 11 they were taken to school. Not only had Bastian beefed up his Bayern Munich squad with the big homie, better known as Dirk Diggler, but he also brought his a-game on the controller. While it was all fun and games then, the Munich squad is getting ready to take on Cuxhaven today (8 pm) in their quest for a spot in the first division next season.

The first game between BG Göttingen and Allen Iverson’s Besiktas came down to the buzzer – it was too close to call actually. Due to problems with the shot clock in the first outing, the game was repeated yesterday and the Veilchen went to work. The 81:69 win confirmed what we already knew: Göttingen has moved to the round of the last 16 in the Eurocup behind 31 points by Trent Meacham. On to the next one!

In case you are still looking for a highlight to put under that tree next week, here are the latest additions to the official fan shop.

The official website of the first Spanish basketball league, ACB, has published detailed story about the real Air Canada, better known as Justin Darlington. Even if you don’t speak Spanish, you should still check out the article since it is equipped with lots of videos including “Jus Fly” winning a high jump competition and the highlight clip we recently shot together with Justin in New York and his native Toronto.

Tyler “Jukebox” Ray, one of Canada’s finest when it comes to the art of dunking, has hit us up with his lastest clip. This is his first time back after battling a serious knee injury. Good to see you back on the court Ty!

To learn more about Jukebox’ jump program “Project Vertical” check out www.jumpupdunkdown.com for a free sample and lots of video footage.

After his team had lost to H-Town on Wednesday RonRon has delivered yet another highlight. He called in to a radio station’s post-game show, pretending to be Luis Scola. He had some interesting things to say before finally deciding to celebrate his victory in his very own way. Things like these are exactly what makes the Tru Warier a unique character! Check the video below…

Germany’s FIVE magazine recently took a trip to sunny California for an in-depth report about one of the most famous basketball spots in the world: Venice Beach. Take a closer look at the Venice Basketball League and its youth programm as well as the one of a kind flavour that can only be found at Venice!

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Trent Meacham made a hail mary shot at the buzzer to secure the 85-83 win for Goettingen in their EuroCup matchup with Allen Iverson’s Besiktas Cola Turka! In front of a packed house of 4.202, the “Veilchen” overcame 18 points by the Answer and finished strong in the fourth quarter. The nail biter of a win gives Goettingen the lead in Group B while Istanbul drops to third. Cause this sure as hell ain’t practice!

Also a big shoutout to the Goettingen Fanclub, giving it to you straight.

Tyler “Jukebox” Ray is one of the rising stars of the dunking scene. Since dude is also a professional fitness coach he has decided to share some insider tips with all of you. Ty has set up a network of elite trainers and partners to create “Project Vertical” and you can now get a free preview of his jump program over at www.jumpupdunkdown.com. Jukebox himself has gained 11 inches on his vertical using said program. Need proof? Simply check out the video below!

Japan’s BJ League has a new star in the making. American Michael Parker has just shattered the league record for points scored in a game with an impressive 53 point (and 16 rebounds) outing against Takamatsu last weekend. We don’t need to mention that he is also leading the league in scoring, do we? With averages of 31,5 points and 11,6 boards per contest Michael has propelled his team, the Fukuoka Rizing, to a 5-3 record and the second spot in the Western Conference.

DIME Magazine has recently chosen the Top 25 Dunkers on the Planet. Wondering who took home the title? Two very familiar faces finished 1 and 2. To quote DIME’s Austin Burton:

2. TERRELL COURNOYEA (Team Flight Brothers)
Probable cause: At 5-foot-9, “T-Dub” does things many 6-6 NBA athletes can’t do. His hops seem almost uncontrollable.
Reasonable doubt: Can he play?
Physical evidence:

1. JUSTIN DARLINGTON (Team Flight Brothers)
Probable cause: “Jus Fly” won what may have been the greatest dunk contest ever put on. The professional contest dunker is a true original in an art form that needs creativity.
Reasonable doubt: Again, can he play?
Physical evidence:

We recently visited Justin Darlington in Toronto to check up on his eye-popping hops. And yes, there’s a very good reason they call him “Jus Fly”. So put your seat in an upright position and stow away your tray table because this is about to take off. If there is any doubt that Justin has established himself as one of the elite dunkers on this planet just ask 6’6″ Sonny Weems from the Toronto Raptors…or talk to the guys over at Bounce magazine, who just selected JD as the world’s #1 top dunker, ahead of NBA high flyers like Iggy and Josh Smith!

The smallest dude in the league always knew “You can’t teach heart”. That’s why we dedicated the fourth and final tee of our limited edition PLAY HARD ICONS series to him. Get the Lil Pee Gee Tee at selected retailers now!

Today’s part of the limited PLAY HARD ICONS series is the “Lil Stilt Tee”. Black like the “little black book”. The man who claimed to have slept with over 20,000 women was also quite a player on the court. On both coasts. Pick it up at Kickz.com or at selected retailers now!

It’s time for the second t-shirt of our exclusive series we did with Lil Thugs (Paris). Today’s choice is the “Lil Manchild Tee”. His dunks always had extra mustard on top. In the 90ies, he reigned supreme when it came to above-the-rim-action. All types of action, actually…
You can win this very limited edition shirt if you head over to our friends from MVP Magazine or you can pick it up at an elite group of selected retailers.

We teamed up with got-next artist Lil Thugs from Paris to create an exclusive series of t-shirts featuring four iconic ballplayers  that personify our trademark “play hard – don’t embarrass our products” philosophy. All designs are exclusive to K1X and feature the unique cartoon illustrrations that have cemented Lil‘ Thug’s reputation as the definition of “streetwise”. Because greatness lies in the details. After portraying west coast hip hop culture (also see The Game’s recent album cover “It must be me“), Lil Thugs is ready to floss his skills on the hardwood.

Today: Bad Boys Tee
These guys are the epitome of “whatever it takes”. Back to back champions, baby!

Keep it glued to k1x.com for the other three tees of this exclusive pack!

B. Manley has made a name for himself by hitting shots on the basketball court (and off) that you couldn’t even think of. Now he is back with another shot, digging deep, deep into his bag of tricks. And you thought you’ve seen it all…

Bobbito Garcia, co-director of the upcoming documentary “Doin’ It In The Park: Pick-up Basketball, NYC” (360 Creative Films), has contributed to the Jock Doc film series at Harlem’s Maysles Cinema by organizing and hosting Playground Basketball, starting tomorrow Oct. 27th. During the three day event, a number of basketball documentaries will be shown – including our very own “Heart & Soul of New York City”.